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SPIRIT is a fun educational program which runs during the summer and continues through the school year. This year will be SPIRIT’s 34th year. Our goal is to get students excited about learning and their futures. We do this by taking students out of the classroom and exposing them to new and different people, places, and ideas. SPIRIT will give you skills that will help you succeed in middle school, junior high, and high school so that you can go on to higher education. SPIRIT is not a summer school and students attend by choice.

Domestic Violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness for women. As an affiliate member of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, we provide integrated services to address the unique needs of domestic violence survivors, as we work with them to break the cycle of violence and find secure, stable housing. Through the Domestic Violence Program we offer comprehensive trauma-informed services for domestic violence survivors, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, advocacy, support groups, and children's enrichment programs. The Domestic Violence Program is primarily an emergency shelter program with a focus on safety and housing. The shelter provides safety for 26 domestic violence survivors and their children in a confidential location separate from other Crossroads properties. Clients have access to Crossroads Rhode Island’s range of services, including basic needs assistance, education, employment services and intensive case management, while they work to find a secure and stable home.

Program that provide a brief period of rest or relief for family members, guardians or others who are regular caregivers for dependent by offering temporary or intermittent care for the dependent.

The Office serves as the definitive resource for information on and the interpretation of Council policy for public higher education and the postsecondary institutions in Rhode Island that are under the authority of the Council on Postsecondary Education (Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island). The Office looks for shared opportunities to advance the objectives of postsecondary education with the public and independent institutions. The Commissioner of Postsecondary Education is the state’s higher education executive officer. In fulfilling this role, the Commissioner for Postsecondary Education works closely with the presidents of the state higher education institutions to determine the benefits or disadvantages of proposed new programs, departments, division, courses of study within the scope and role adopted by the Council on Postsecondary Education and in developing tables of organization. The presidents also prepare and submit budgets to the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Board of Education for approval, and are responsible for the general management of property. To accomplish these and additional responsibilities called for in Article 20, the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner relies on the collegial relations and civil discussions among the members of the postsecondary community and with important stakeholders from business, government, and PK-12 education.

Grace Apartments is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled with one and two bedroom units.

Independent political party in the State of Rhode Island, one of the oldest Green parties in the nation. Fight fossil fuel pipelines and promote wind and solar. Working to end racial profiling and police brutality, and put a stop to racial discrimination. Advocate your right to privacy and civil liberties. Oppose mass surveillance, and would end mass incarceration. Support legalization of marijuana (cannabis) and hemp. Against war, and support the peace movement in Rhode Island.

Dementia and Alzheimer's Services provides compassionate support for those who are caring for a loved one with dementia. They provide information, education and support for individuals with these diseases, along with the families and professionals who care for them.

Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.

Christmas 2021: Volunteers will prepare and deliver Christmas meals to any Cranston Senior 60+ who will be alone for the holiday. Registration Deadline: December 10, 2021

The RISE Clinic at The Miriam Hospital provides specialty consultation related to tuberculosis (TB) care in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health. The clinic works with patients who have developed tuberculosis and those at who have been exposed and are at a high risk of developing tuberculosis.

Armistice offers occupational health to local businesses including a variety of appointment-based and walk-in services. Appointments are available for services such as physicals, hearing tests, breath alcohol testing, pulmonary function testing, immunizations, and follow up visits for work related injuries. Walk-in services include the acute care of new work related injuries, drug screenings, and other additional options to suit the needs of your company and its employees.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Juvenile Arthritis camp programs give kids with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases the chance to make lasting memories. Programs provide a safe and secure camping experience for children and teens. Campers gain a greater understanding of their own diagnosis and treatment, develop peer-to-peer support, increase independence and self-confidence, discover new skills and interests, and develop the skills they need to be leaders, advocates and champions in their everyday lives. Camp dates and locations vary, view online

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) serves people who have disabilities or chronic care needs in the setting ideal for them and their families. Services may be episodic or on-going. Services may be provided in a person's home, the community (for example, shared living or assisted living), or institutional settings (for example, intermediate care facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes) to optimize their health and retain their independence. People of all ages may need long term care. If you, a loved one, or a friend is an adult with a disability or an elder, you will find information about the DHS's publicly funded long term services and supports here.

Snow shoveling for Elderly only

Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)

Riverview offers a full continuum of medical care including short-term, transitional care for those recovering from accident or illness; long-term care for those in need of ongoing help with daily living; and dementia care and supervision for those with cognitive impairments.

The Aldersbridge Physical Therapy & Wellness Center is housed in an 1,800 sq. ft. state-of-the-art suite within Linn Health & Rehabilitation located at 30 Alexander Avenue in East Providence, R.I. It’s the largest in-house rehabilitation unit of its kind within a nonprofit skilled nursing facility in the East Bay, and is open to residents and the public on an outpatient basis. Consider our Center when you need to get back on your feet after surgery or a health event, back to your home or work routine, or simply to function with the most optimal health for your activities of daily living or recreation.

Jennings Manor is a subsidized housing unit 62+.

To prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island by ensuring the state's drinking water supply quality. What we do Monitor public drinking water quality. Enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act. Approve new public water sources and systems. Develop effective water system operations and management practices. Develop policies and systems to optimize water system sustainability. Create public awareness of and participation in support of safe drinking water.

Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of Volunteer tax preparers are IRS trained, tested, and certified to help people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit program receive the tax credits they deserve. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. You must bring a copy of your previous year's return, all financial statements pertaining to tax year 2021, your social security card, and a picture ID.

The VICS organization is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides myriad services to the students of the Cranston Public School System. In addition to providing volunteers who tutor, translate, interpret, and schedule field trips, VlCS prides itself on taking enrichment programs into the schools to enhance the curriculum. VICS is always searching for new volunteers, so if you have a special talent you would like to share with the students of Cranston, please contact:

The office of the individual who holds the position of city or town clerk in a particular jurisdiction and is generally responsible for records relating to activities and transactions in the city, town or township. The city/town clerk may also prepare and publish official notices, maintain the city/town code, coordinate and prepare an agenda for city/town council meetings and take minutes.

Deangelis Manor I & II is low income housing, subsidized by the federal government's HUD (Housing and Urban Development) Division for seniors 62+, disabled or handicapped.

Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves. Many agencies that provide volunteer opportunities also offer intensive training in the tasks that are required for the job.