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Walter E. Ranger Elementary School mission statement addresses the importance of staff, parents, and students developing a partnership in education. Parental cooperation and participation is vital for the continued success of their school. Walter E. Ranger Elementary School recommends that the Ranger School Parents and Community continue their tremendous support in aiding the day-to-day operation of the school.

They provide clinical and support services for individuals and families with long-term needs associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Their goal is to help people live as independently and as fully integrated within the community as possible

The Manville Fire District provides fire safety and fire prevention services to residents of the village of Manville, located in Lincoln, RI.

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Services: Since 1854, an undergraduate and graduate comprehensive college offering more than 40 liberal arts and pre-professional programs on a full or part-time basis. ** Gerontology Program Coordinator: Rachel Filinson, 456-8732 E-Mail address: [email protected] Services: A 21 hour program open to matriculating or non-matriculating students. **The Poverty Institute (School of Social Work) Kate Brewster, 456-8512 Director of Administration: Dianne Sprague E-mail address: [email protected] Web address: www.povertyinstitute.org Services: To bring about systematic change by providing policy analysis, education and advocacy statewide on issues affecting the well being of all low income Rhode Islanders. ** Student Support Services and PEP Craig Lee Hall, Room 119 Director: Joseph Costa, 456-8237 E-Mail address: [email protected] Program for seniors in RI high schools who are from low income families and have parents who did not graduate from college. Offers counseling, tutoring, financial aid advice, PEP (Preparatory Enrollment Program), six week residency program. ** Upward Bound Program, 456-8081; 456-4725 Fax Director: Mariam Z. Boyajian E-Mail address: [email protected] Services: Eligible students must attend one of the six target high schools in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, East Providence. For students with college potential but who are not working up to capacity and who meet federal poverty guidelines. Academic classes, counseling, field trips, and tutorial assistance to motivate and steer disadvantaged high school students into post secondary education. Stipend for participants, recruiting each November. Six week summer residency program.

A federally licensed non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Rhode Island community with blood and blood components. The Center has an active tissue typing laboratory which supports bone marrow transplantation and parentage testing. The Rhode Island Blood Center is a donor center for the National Marrow Donor Program and has an active Pheresis Program.

Assists with housing problems or complaints Payment assistance for utilities, rent, deposits, prescriptions, and co-pays Helps provide hotel stays for homeless or evicted Priority given to families with children

National intermediary that helps communities end homelessness through the provision of systems reform and advocacy, training and consulting and through lending activitus to increase the number of permanent supportive housing units.

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An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

The mission of the Mount Hope High School is to educate students for lifetime success focusing on the core beliefs of respect, responsibility, integrity and learning.

Research has shown that providing intervention in the early years can make a critical difference in a child’s lifetime of growth. Infants and toddlers learn best from the everyday experiences with the familiar people in their lives. The Looking Upwards team will help you understand what factors may be influencing your child’s development. If your child needs support, looking Upwards will work alongside your family as you support your child. Your comprehensive team of developmental specialists is designed based on your child’s unique needs. Among those who may be on your team are occupational and physical therapists, nurses, educators, speech and language therapists, social workers and service coordinators.

Services: Houses 29 families and 8 women daily. Shelter stays are limited to 90 days but can be renewed based on progress demonstrated by participants or impending permanent housing. Case managers assist participants with healthcare, employment and establishing permanent housing. Help also available for: mental health issues, addiction, developmental delays in children, parenting and domestic violence. Case managers access services directly through Family Resources Community Action Program or collaborative agreements with other local non profit organizations.

Assisted Living at Smithfield Woods is designed for those individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living, but still understand the importance for socialization in a home-like setting. Smithfield Woods is designed to provide a worry-free environment, allowing its residents to continue the healthy and active lifestyle they are used to. Provides services including gentle reminders to take medication regularly, bathing and dressing assistance, and more.

267 Veazie Street is a 2 story, 3 bedroom, subsidized home.

Voluntary facility providing housing accommodations for households who would like to quarantine away from a household member(s) who has tested positive for COVID-19. Rooms are equipped with a mini refrigerator and microwave. A daily food stipend will be provided for guests to order food. Coin operated laundry is also available onsite. Pets are not allowed. Maximum days of stay is 10.

Family Practitioner

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Greater Providence area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support.

Blackstone Valley Community health Care (BVCHC) has established a program that reduces fees charged to patients based on their income and family size. The categories used are based on percentages of “Poverty Level” as annually determined by the federal government. Qualifying patients will pay a nominal fee if they qualify for 100% of poverty. Patients between 101% and 200% will pay an amount depending on their family size and percentage of poverty. Every program has requirements and BVCHC’s Sliding Fee Program is no different.

Disability Determination Services (DDS) is a unit within the Office of Rehabilitation Services. DDS is the state agency which determines the medical eligibility of Rhode Island residents (children and adults) who have applied for cash benefits under the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The two SSA disability programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) (Title II) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) (Title XVI). The DDS is responsible for collecting medical evidence of record and determining whether the claimant is disabled and/or blind as defined by the Social Security Act. Medical, psychological, and audiological examinations and tests are used to better understand the disability and needs for specific types of services.

A federally licensed non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Rhode Island community with blood and blood components. The Center has an active tissue typing laboratory which supports bone marrow transplantation and parentage testing. The Rhode Island Blood Center is a donor center for the National Marrow Donor Program and has an active Pheresis Program.

FOOD PANTRY Glocester Town Hall, 1145 Putnam Pike, Chepachet Every Wednesday 8:30AM-12:30PM; once a month pickup; must qualify ATTENTION, SENIORS! Farmers Market vouchers are available at Glocester Meal Site. Must be over the age of 60 years and meet income eligibility guidelines. Questions? Contact Fran at 567-4557.. **Activities Include:** Acrylic Painting Arts & Crafts Bingo Blood Pressure Clinic Cards Cribbage Computer Classes- Please Call Center Knitting Light Exercise Line Dancing with Steve Falk Tai-Chi with Alan Knight Exercise Room Game Room Multi-Purpose Room (TV, piano, organ, exercises, shuffleboard, bingo, dances, special events) Special Events Valentine's Day Party, St. Patrick's Day Party, etc. Questions? Call the Center at 710-9860. To make a donation or to order a commemorative brick, call 710-9860.

Public charter high school founded to serve pregnant and parenting young adults. Serve 160 students in campuses located in Providence and Central Falls. While this school is designed to serve pregnant and parenting young adults, students from all backgrounds and from all communities in Rhode Island are welcome. Nowell partners with Dr. Day Care Providence in the same building to make childcare available to students on a first-come, first-served basis in emergencies.

New Shoreham Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.