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Guidance in accessing needed services, or funds, for their particular situation, such as assistance with rents, utilities, or prescription costs. Families are provided with information on local food pantries, vouchers for non-food items and referrals to other agencies.

The mission of The Providence Foundation is to create an environment that is conducive to growth and sustained investment, making Providence the premier mid-sized city in the country. The Foundation achieves its mission by advocating for policies, facilitating with leaders and stakeholders, building consensus in the community and continuously recruiting new voices. The Foundation champions for productive downtown development and activation. Our work represents the interests of downtown business owners, property owners, residents, and nonprofit institutions. In all our efforts, we aim to embrace and reflect the diversity of our community.

Hospital charity care requirements cover those essential services necessary to diagnose, correct, or cure a medical condition that endangers life, causes pain and suffering, results in illness or infirmity, or causes a physical deformity or malfunction. Both inpatient and outpatient services are included. To receive full charity care, patients annual family income must be up to and including 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For partial charity care, patients annual family income must be between 200% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive assistance based on a sliding scale. In addition to income, hospitals have the option to consider other assets. Also must be denied from Medicaid first depending on income. Patients who get accepted will receive financial aid for a year. **For patients who feel that an application or appeal was wrongfully denied should call the RI Dept. of Health info line 222-5960. Website: www.health.ri.gov/hospitals/about/charitycare

Services: To promote and foster increased literacy in southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut through free, student-centered, volunteer teaching of basic literacy, English as a second language, and other literacy programs, primarily to adults.

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.

The Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) helps individuals and families who, because of financial difficulty, needs assistance paying a current energy expense and meets eligibility guidelines. Some examples of a financial hardship include illness or recent job loss. The program generally runs from mid-October thru August.

Lincoln 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.

Provides activities, lunch and transportation. Services include case management, holiday assistance programs, LIHEAP, Meals on Wheels, SHIP, SNAP applications.

The inpatient rehabilitation program at the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center is designed for patients who require intensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation services in a hospital setting. The acute inpatient rehabilitation unit has 12 beds in a beautiful facility with views of Newport from each room. The center’s highly qualified and dedicated staff employs an interdisciplinary team approach to care. Skilled services are provided in a 24-hour therapeutic environment with direct nursing care and intensive physician-directed therapy program which include therapies, education and training. The services are individually designed to address the special care needs, maximize the abilities and minimize the disabilities of each patient. Services: Rehabilitation for all ages.

RIEOC has been an integral part of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) assisting individuals with applying for financial aid (FAFSA) and completing college admissions applications. The EOC office also provides an array of other services: career counseling, GED and English as a Second Language classes referrals, assistance with foreign education evaluations, financial literacy and general educational information dissemination. The RIEOC office has as a goal providing support and motivation to students to assist them in meeting their academic potential.

Charlesgate Apartments is a subsidized housing apartment complex offering both independent and assisted living opportunities 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Providence Outbased Regional Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Burial Claim Assistance, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Homeless Assistance, Transition Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

Providence Community Health Center operates out of Crossroads' 160 Broad Street headquarters in Providence, ensuring that individuals and families experiencing homelessness have access to quality health and dental care. Through PCHC, visitors can access health services like: Regular check-ups Respite area Dental care OB/GYN services Medication prescriptions Mental health counseling

Freedom House is subsidized housing for persons with disabilities; preference given to those with mental illness.

Provides new and gently used furniture to low-income families and needy individuals statewide. Curbside delivery may be available for a small fee.

Services: Built in 1790 with sections added in 1864, the Mansion was the birthplace of two Rhode Island governors. It has 28 rooms, a Steinway Centennial Grand Concert piano, Italian marble fireplace mantels and a sweeping center staircase.

Services: 160 bed assisted living facility-State License Number: ALR1437.

Private College Preparatory School

Based at Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI) is a free, nationally recognized ESL, citizenship preparation, workforce development and family literacy program for adults based at public libraries throughout Rhode Island.

The Cranston Fire Department's mission is to save lives and protect property. The Cranston Fire Department also provides Fire Prevention activities which include fire safety code compliance, plan review, fire safety education and fire investigation. Cranston Fire Department operates 6 stations: 131 Park Avenue (Engine 1, Ladder 1 and Rescue 1); 301 Pontiac Avenue (Headquarters) (Engine 2, Special Hazards and Rescue 2); 1384 Cranston Street (Engine 3 and Ladder 3); 160 Sockanosset Cross (Road (Engine 4, Ladder 2 & Rescue 4); 1041 Oaklawn Avenue (Engine 5); 1155 Scituate Avenue (Engine 6 and Rescue 3)

Aaron Briggs Manor is Subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled with 80 1-bedroom apartments and 8 2-bedroom units.

Westaff is a nationwide professional staffing organization with over 50 years of recruiting and selection expertise to match job candidates with positions where they will succeed. We're dedicated to getting good people good jobs. As the franchise division of EmployBridge, the nation's largest industrial staffing company with over 400 locations, we are a national leader in workforce management solutions.

Public Works Department

560 Prospect Street is a family housing development with 292 units, originally built on 22 acres of land in the early 1940's. It is currently comprised of various apartment sizes and handicap units. This development is a place where children and families can grow and learn from programs offered throughout the development, such as: Athletics Summer Camp Educational Program for Teenagers After school homework club Community Gardens Onsite parking