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The mission at Overbrook Academy is to promote the integral development of the students by providing a dynamic, personalized and structured program of spiritual, human, intellectual and apostolic formation. By doing this, they strive to offer students the knowledge and life skills necessary to become Catholic women leaders who are authentic, motivated and compassionate.

The Education Department can help you reach your educational goals whether you are in middle school,high school, or thinking of taking college courses. High School Equivalency(GED) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tutoring is available upon request and the ability to match a tutor with the students needs. A dropout prevention program is available for students that are in jeopardy of dropping out of school. A case management approach addresses family as well as student needs. If you have not finished high school, you can prepare yourself to take the General Education Development Test (GED) by taking Pre-GED or GED Classes at the Center. If you need to work on your English reading, writing, or language skills, you can also take an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). There is also an accredited college course you can take at the Center if you are considering a college degree. Several personal enrichment courses are also held during the year. Special classes such as Italian, Art, Line Dancing are offered periodically.

Services: The department is comprised of six divisions designed to inform, entertain and enrich the lives of those who participate : ** Adult Day Services--Professionally designed programs to meet the needs of frail individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairments. Professional staff consists of registered nurses, a case manager, physical therapy assistant and certified nursing assistants. Therapeutic programs include music, art, physical, occupational, speech, aroma, pet therapy. Recreational activities include crafts, painting, exercise, gardening, Tai Chi and Yoga for elders. Intergenerational programs with local schools provide enrichment opportunities for both young and old alike. Support and Referral Services for each participant and their families, coordination with physicians and other service providers. Cost is based on a sliding fee scale. Licensed by the RI Department of Elderly Affairs. **Nutrition--Provides hot, nutritious, homemade lunches served at 11:45am, Monday through Friday. Snack bar with freshly baked goods, soups and much more. Night Life--Dinners, Thursday at 5pm in the Spring and Fall. **Programs--Offers activities that enable seniors to expand their horizons, enrich their lives and pursue a variety of interests. Our programs promote wellness, health maintenance, personal dignity and self worth. Individual needs, interests, skills and abilities are addressed through a variety of stimulating educational, social and health activities to improve the quality of life. **Retired Senior Volunteer Program--Allows anyone 55+ years of age the opportunity to help make the community a better place to live by sharing themselves with others. Participants gain personal satisfaction by serving at a public or non-profit agency. They also have fun by participating in interesting and rewarding experiences. Seniors serve from one to 40 hours a week; RSVP provides guidance and support, transportation, meals and insurance for all volunteers. Social Services--A caring staff of professional case managers and a Community Elder Information Specialist is available to provide support and counseling to seniors and their families, provide access to a network of service providers throughout the city and state, assist with the many available services, offer comfort and compassion, visit homebound seniors to assess and case manage, coordinate Support Groups such as Widow/Widower; Arthritis; Reminiscence. Our staff is available to speak to your community organization on a wide variety of issues. ** Transvan, (401) 943-3341--You don't have to be dependent on your family. Transvan, our daily transportation system for 60+ and/or disabled Cranston residents is available to provide transportation anywhere in Cranston, Monday through Friday. Provides shuttles to nearby malls and local markets. Provides transportation to doctors, nursing homes and hospitals in Providence, North Providence, Johnston and Warwick by appointment.

To screen all newborns in Rhode Island for metabolic, endocrine, hemoglobin, hearing, developmental, and other conditions to identify and treat these conditions as early as possible, prevent death and disability, and enable children to reach their full potential. What we do Support systems and services for children with hearing loss. Continue to screen 100% of newborns annually. Ongoing monitoring the number of follow-up forms completed by the diagnostic clinics in KIDSNET.

he James L. Maher Center believes that all adults with developmental disabilities should be recognized as valuable, contributing community members and have the opportunity to live, work and play in integrated community settings. We communicate that adults with developmental disabilities are a resource for our community and our focus is on the substance of their contributions. Furthermore, we recognize that the alternative to the programs here at The James L. Maher Center for individuals with developmental disabilities is often one of isolation, stagnation and devaluation. Offering individuals the opportunity to build community, experience personal growth and obtain significance is the life-transforming work to which The James L. Maher Center aspires. Our community is changed when all individuals are welcomed. Working to show our community that we are more alike than we are different from individuals with developmental disabilities enriches our community. Our community is transformed when all of us can participate and contribute.

Roger Williams Homes is subsidized housing for families with professional management and maintenance staff as a central office, ample off street parking with resident sticker program. Most units have a front and a back yard. Handicapped accessible apartments Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) Lunch program during the summer months

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.

Recovery: St. Matthias Ministry This ministry is dedicated to reaching and supporting individuals struggling with drug and alcohol problems. We also provide help to families in need of guidance or support due to a loved one’s drug or alcohol problem. These problems can affect their everyday lives and also the lives of their families and loved ones. Rhode Island has one of the highest percentages of illicit drug, marijuana and alcohol use in the country. Therefore, this ministry also provides resource information, workshops, and education to the public in collaboration with other faith-based groups and recovery organizations

East Greenwich High School strives to serve the needs and interests of every student by offering a wide variety of courses. High expectations for student learning across the curriculum include reading critically, analyzing and interpreting data, and communicating clearly in writing and speech. The faculty and administration recognize developmental differences in students and offer a range of courses from college/career prep to advanced placement.

Senior Inpatient Treatment Unit: Inpatient services for adults age 65 years and older, the geriatric unit is led by a specialized treatment team well versed in conditions such as Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders as well as depression, anxiety and other mood or psychotic disorders that may cause behavioral difficulties. The clinical team works to stabilize the patient for return home or to an assisted living campus with a comprehensive transition of care process. Memory and Aging Program: An internationally renowned research program dedicated to developing breakthroughs in prevention and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, while this is not a clinical care program, it offers hope to those at risk or exhibiting memory loss symptoms. With multiple research trials underway, including registry for future studies, participants are people with normal memory who may be at jeopardy for dementia and those who are already experiencing signs of cognitive decline.

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.

Offers permanent supportive housing, affordable rentals, and help for first-time homeowners. Must call first. Programs Include: �Housing First�- based on the premise that individuals are more responsive to social services once they are in their own safe and affordable housing. With permanent housing, these individuals can begin to regain the self-confidence and control over their lives that may have been lost with years of homelessness. �Permanent Supportive Housing�- couples affordable housing with supportive services, such as life skills, case management and counseling to keep homeless families and individuals housed. �Operation First Step�- Created to replace Welcome Arnold Shelter with a system of smaller, community-based shelters. Operation First Step provides a higher level of case management, support and dignity than most night-to-night shelters. �Youth R.A.P.�- meets once a week and provides our youth with a variety of educational, social and skill building opportunities. Our goal is to provide youth with personal development, leadership opportunity, job-readiness skills, academic achievement and creative recreational opportunities on and off-site. �Life Skills�- meets once a week and gathers all the residents from our varied programs together. Led by our qualified staff, residents meet in a group setting and topics discussed include such things as depression, budgeting, time management, parenting, personal care and stress management. Services for current clients:

• Case Management/Life Skills
• Mental Health/Physical Health: Coordinated with outside providers
• Employment/Education: Employment coordinator helps with job-readiness, skill building, job coaching, resume writing, job search, job training referrals and educational assistance.

Income Source: Grants; private foundations

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)

The Senior Center has a meal-site that serves lunch Monday thru Friday at 11:30. The suggested donation for the meal is $3.00. Menus are available.

Family Court focuses special attention on individual and social problems concerning families and children. Consequently, its goals are to assist, to protect, and if possible, to restore families whose unity or well-being is threatened.

The only surviving flying horse carousel in the country and the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States, made in 1867 and brought to Watch Hill, Rhode Island in 1883. Each Loof horse is hand carved from wood and is embellished with real tails and manes, leather saddles and agate eyes. National Historic Landmark.

A current listing of available affordable apartments for rent.

Glocester 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 and performs any other duties as assigned by the Town Manager. If a full shelter is required, residents will be given notice of location and hours via CodeRED alerts and on the Glocester Emergency Management website Shelter Locations: Glocester Manton Free Library - 1137 Putnam Pike, Chepachet Harmony Library - 195 Putnam Pike, Harmony Glocester Senior Center - 1210 Putnam Pike, Chepachet

The FamilyWize Prescription Savings Card program is a free resource for immediate savings on prescription medications.

In-home non medical care providing interactive companionship and personal care services as well as home safety solutions such as personal emergency response systems. Service can be customized to fit client needs including 24 hour care, respite care, or relief for family and dementia care. Personal Care Services: Bathing, grooming, hygiene, mobility assistance transferring and positioning, toileting and incontinence, feeding and special diet. Companionship Services: Meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, errands, incidental transportation, medication reminders.

Diapers can be delivered to home at no charge through a program that employs disabled adults. Can receive up to 300 diapers a month for free.

The Senior Agenda Coalition is a diverse coalition of activists and groups that advocate for the elderly organized to develop a common agenda to improve the quality of life of older Rhode Islanders. The Coalition prioritizes issues that help older Rhode Islanders maintain choice and dignity in their living and social environments. They advocate for protection and promotion of public and private programs that protect seniors' quality of life.

The Center for Workforce & Community Education offers ESL classes designed to give students an understanding of the basics of the English language. The goal of the program is to help speakers of other languages achieve a level of English proficiency which will enable them to function better in everyday living, enter a job training program, improve performance at a job site, and/or pursue further education.

Coventry Public Schools, with community partnerships, educate, inspire, and motivate students to be life-long learners.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis.