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English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is provided on year-round basis. Classes are offered in the daytime, evenings, or Saturdays. Classes are offered at both our campuses. Students are placed into one of three levels English coursework depending on their English proficiency. Focus is on English Communicative skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - in order to increase students' interpersonal communications skills, decision-making skills, and problem-solving skills.

Advocates for measures to give children the best start in life:

• Promotes girls' education - ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum.
• Works to provide immunizations against common childhood diseases
• Works to prevent HIV/AIDS among young people
• Helps children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.
• Focuses on psycho-social support for traumatized children, relief for child soldiers, and special attention for women and girls in crisis situations

Advocates for measures to give children the best start in life:

• Promotes girls' education - ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum.
• Works to provide immunizations against common childhood diseases
• Works to prevent HIV/AIDS among young people
• Helps children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.
• Focuses on psycho-social support for traumatized children, relief for child soldiers, and special attention for women and girls in crisis situations

A monthly newspaper serving the gay/lesbian, bisexual community featuring an events calendar, resource listing, local news items, AIDS treatment updates, humor, opinion and commentary.

Region 7: South County Regional Coalition Task Force The substance abuse task force identifies and addressed the issue of substance abuse in the city and its mission is to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

Services: Case management for individuals and families in crisis.

Tall Ships America is a nonprofit organization focused on youth education, leadership development and the preservation of the maritime heritage of North America. In addition to organizing the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE Series, Tall Ships America manages scholarship programs to make sail training experiences more affordable for young people, grant programs to assist crew of member vessels with the costs of professional development courses and licensing requirements and publishes SAIL TALL SHIPS! A Directory of Sail Training and Adventure at Sea. The Tall Ships Challenge Series of international sailing races, cruises, and maritime festivals is organized by Tall Ships America in cooperation with Great Lakes, Atlantic and Pacific Coast port cities in the United States and Canada. Tall ships are crewed by young people and adults engaged in sail training programs under the supervision of captains and professional crew members. Maritime festivals in each host port give visitors a chance to board the vessels, meet the crew and trainees, and experience the rich maritime heritage that these ships represent.

The mission of The Center for Individualized training and Education is to empower students with unique needs to make progress in light of their individual circumstances. Student respect, value, and self-worth are the cornerstones of their multi-disciplinary team approach to enable students to function within their community in the least restrictive environment. The Center operates an educational facility providing complete diagnostic and rehabilitative services for the developmentally disabled, retarded and behaviorally disordered individuals, including psychological therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy; social and educational services.

Turning The Corner operates a network of group homes including a 30-day shelter and assessment program, a program for adolescents with development disabilities, two programs for adolescent males with abuse reactive issues, and a mental health wellness and recovery program. Treatment population includes a diverse cross-section of youth (including LBGTQ youth) with histories of abuse, neglect and trauma – some with developmental disabilities, complex psychiatric diagnoses, sexual offense charges, substance abuse issues, gang affiliation, and issues of domestic violence. All have parents or caregivers who are unable to provide safety and stability for the youth at the present time. TTC is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). It’s also a member agency of the Rhode Island Council of Resource Providers (RICORP), for children, youth and families.

North Smithfield Animal Control and Shelter is run through the North Smithfield Police Department. The shelter returns animals to owners and places pets into new homes.

In addition to popular and regularly scheduled reading and knitting groups, the Auburn Branch is popular for the ESL courses offered on-site by the Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI). This location also houses Cranston Public Library’s Books @ Home program.

Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.

Screenings and examinations Restorations and fillings Cleanings and sealants Digital X-rays Extractions Root Canals Crowns

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages. The National Hotline can also be accessed by emailing [email protected], submitting a tip through the online tip reporting form, and visiting the web portal at www.humantraffickinghotline.org. Text “BeFree” 233733

Provides job placement in ares such as executive professions, technical professions, administrative professions, and manufacturing professions.

Services: Founded in 1980 Mentor is a leading provider of home and community based services for three special needs populations: individuals of all ages with mental retardation and/or medically challenged, children and youth who are behaviorally, emotionally and/or medically challenged, and persons with acquired brain injuries (ABI).

Grace Barker Health’s short-term rehabilitation program provides a comfortable recuperation setting at The Cove for those who are recovering from a hospitalization or a health event.

• Soup Kitchen: Noon - 1pm and 5:30pm - 6:30pm, seven days per week
• Homeless shelter for single adults, 18+ unless with family. Case management, informal counseling. Mandatory and random substance abuse testing.
• Attire for Hire satellite location

VOAD Contact: Bob Shea e-mail [email protected] Dale Naehr e-mail [email protected]

Through various programs and workshops, this handicapped accessible museum promotes the value of tolerance and diversity. Educating the public about the Holocaust, this small museum and library offers group tours and community programs such as lectures, exhibits and films.

They are dedicated to helping families integrate into American society. AHOPE is an entirely volunteer based organization. their members range from students to professionals, all dedicated to helping develop prosperous Rhode Island communities.

Newport Heights located in Newport Rhode Island is a LIHTC development offering two, three, and four bedroom apartments. Designed for families, income guidelines are established through the Tax Credit program.

The City of Woonsocket Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is the coordinating agency in city government for all forms of public crisis. The primary mission of the Woonsocket Emergency Management Agency is to protect life and property in the event of a disaster or crises situation, through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Dental Lifeline Network is a charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association. We operate the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program which provides free, comprehensive dental care to those who qualify. Provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and Dental Lifeline Network is a charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association. We operate the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program which provides free, comprehensive dental care to those who qualify. Provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and:

• have a permanent disability or
• who are elderly: age 65 or older or
• who are medically fragile

All applications must be submitted through the DDS Coordinator

Works to lead and influence change that improves the quality of life for Latinos in Rhode Island. CHisPA works with community groups, educational institutions, federal, state and local government units, foundations and corporations to improve opportunities for Latinos and other minority groups. Services and activities include Information and Referral, an alternative school for high risk youth, community education, leadership development and other capacity-building programs. Technical assistance to emerging local groups and leadership in the areas of health access and education. Income Source: Membership fees; fund raising activities, grants.

Restaurant Program for seniors started in 2007. Seniors are able to obtain a voucher to take to a participating restaurant in exchange for meal options provided by the restaurant.