Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites | DaVinci Center for Community Progress
470 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice - Main Phone
Languages
Italian, Spanish
Application process
They ask that you do the following: Call in your reservation at least 24 hours ahead of time. If at all possible, give us your reservations for the whole week ahead. Tell them your choice on the menu of regular meal or sandwich. Please call in your cancellations also since we do not want to have waste and also because we may be able to accommodate a person on the waiting list for the meal on that day.
Fees
You are asked to give a free-will offering at a suggested $3.00 per meal or whatever is affordable for you.
Service area
North End, Charles Street, Eagle Park, and Wanskuck areas of Providence
Description
It is the mission of the DaVinci Center to improve the quality of life for the residents in the North End of Providence by providing, or helping to bring about, a broad array of quality services and neighborhood improvement projects that respond to the needs of the community. The Education Department can help you reach your educational goals whether you are in middle school, high school, or thinking of taking college courses. The DaVinci Center offers case management to residents of all ages who live in the North End of Providence. Referrals are made when special needs are called for. The DaVinci Center has contracted with the Social Security Administration to assist beneficiaries of SSI and SSDI residing in Rhode Island to obtain gainful paid employment. SSI and SSDI recipients have disabilities that make it difficult for them to obtain employment. Under the Ticket to Work Program, The DaVinci Center is prepared to offer these recipients whatever services they require that will enable them to find suitable paid jobs. These services include a comprehensive assessment; drafting of resumes and cover letters; job readiness skills; job search activities and job retention services. In collaboration with Visiting Nursing Association of Greater Rhode Island, an on-site Health Clinic has been established with the Center. Health lectures and specialized health screenings are held frequently for the general public.
What's Here
Providing organization
DaVinci Center for Community Progress
It is the mission of the DaVinci Center to improve the quality of life for the residents in the North End of Providence by providing, or helping to bring about, a broad array of quality services and neighborhood improvement projects that respond to the needs of the community. The Education Department can help you reach your educational goals whether you are in middle school,high school, or thinking of taking college courses. The DaVinci Center offers case management to residents of all ages who live in the North End of Providence. Referrals are made when special needs are called for. The DaVinci Center has contracted with the Social Security Administration to assist beneficiaries of SSI and SSDI residing in Rhode Island to obtain gainful paid employment. SSI and SSDI recipients have disabilities that make it difficult for them to obtain employment. Under the Ticket to Work Program, The DaVinci Center is prepared to offer these recipients whatever services they require that will enable them to find suitable paid jobs. These services include a comprehensive assessment; drafting of resumes and cover letters; job readiness skills; job search activities and job retention services. In collaboration with Visiting Nursing Association of Greater Rhode Island, an on-site Health Clinic has been established with the Center. Health lectures and specialized health screenings are held frequently for the general public.