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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.

Our services include individual, family, and group counseling addressing substance abuse, family dynamics, physical effects of drugs, grief/loss, and how to sustain a successful recovery. Our goal is to help each individual maintain lasting recovery from drug or alcohol addiction and become a productive member of society.

The Providence Village is a non-profit organization formed and directed by members of the community, in order to provide services and programs that will enable us to live rich, full lives in our homes and neighborhoods as we age. The Providence Village will provide a single access point, via telephone or website, to a growing network of mutually supportive services and social opportunities made possible by a large pool of members/volunteers and a small paid staff. Services include: Transportation Companionship Errands Simple home maintenance Technical Support

Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Our Strategic Priority: Too many of the youngest and most vulnerable children in Rhode Island are experiencing devastating outcomes, including death, as a result of abuse and neglect. As stewards of the resources entrusted to us, Children’s Friend is realigning itself to proactively respond to this crisis. Programs: Adoption Adoption Support & Preservation Birth Parent Counseling Child & Adult Care Food Program Child Care Clinical Services Early Head Start Early Intervention Family Care Community Partnership Fatherhood Initiatives First Connections Foster Care Fostering Families Head Start Head Start/Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Healthy Families America Nurse Family Partnership Pre-K Professional Development Project Connect Project Family Summer Learning & Enrichment Program WIC

Cooperative Preschool Capacity: 18

Since its founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table. The mission of CWA is to protect the environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems.

Using curriculum based learning, participants develop skills in areas such as interviewing, work relationships, time management, conflict resolution and problem solving.

Programs that pay all or a portion of the home heating fuel expenses of people who are unable to purchase the resources to heat their homes without assistance. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; and programs that pay for firewood, propane, butane, kerosene, coal or other bulk fuels that are used for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Heating fuel payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.

Educational programs for the prevention and control of lung diseases such as tuberculosis, emphysema, asthma, flu and pneumonia and the reduction of cigarette smoking, air pollution and occupational health hazards. Offers quit smoking programs and support; educational and support groups for adults with asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis and their families and for children with asthma.

Belleville House is a subsidized 62+ housing complex.

SHIP Counseling.

Project LEARN offers services and supports for adult learners to help them achieve their educational and workplace goals

Provides non-criminal civil legal assistance to low-income clients who cannot obtain legal representation either on their own or through other existing agencies. Fee generating cases not accepted.

LeadingAge RI is committed to supporting not-for-profit nursing homes, assisted living residences, and senior housing providers, as well as adult day health centers. Their members provide a rich and welcoming community to support you in your mission. They welcome the opportunity for you to join us and strengthen our voice on behalf of you and those you serve. Benefits include advocacy at the state and federal levels, up to the minute information from expert state and national sources on legislative, budgetary, and regulatory issues to help inform your business planning and operations, significant cost savings opportunities, and more! They also welcome our Associate Members who support their collective goal of providing quality care to our older population. Benefits of Associate Membership in LeadingAge RI include discounts for the LeadingAge RI Annual Conference & Trade Show, which is one of the largest and the most diverse trade shows in Rhode Island. CONSUMERS-Adult Day Health Centers, Assisted Living Residences, Senior Housing, Nursing Home/ Skilled, Nursing Providers, Advocacy. MEMBERS Adult Day Services, Assisted Living Residencies, Senior Housing, Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, PACE-RI Access to LeadingAge RI’s members (nursing homes, assisted living, senior housing, and adult day care providers) through meetings, committees, special events, and more; other information and communications to help remain up to date on this important service sector; and more.

Free counseling to seniors who are enrolled in Medicare. Assist in decision of Part D prescription drug plan based on cost effectiveness and individuals medicinal needs. Counseling is by telephone.

Bathing Dressing Feeding Range of Motion Exercises and more…

The Center provides hearing testing for about 600 people each year as well as hearing aid assistance for several hundred clients. In addition, about 40 evaluations are conducted annually related to speech therapy needs and approximately 60 clients per year are seen for on-going therapeutic services. Services include (but are not limited to) diagnostic hearing tests, hearing aid evaluations and dispensation; aural rehabilitation; assessment of and treatment for voice, articulation, fluency, and language disorders; communication and cognitive therapy for adults with neurological disorders resulting from strokes or traumatic brain injuries; and programs to improve fluency for ESL clients.

Assists low income residents in the Blackstone Valley area through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Must bring proof of income, rent and utility receipts, ID. Rental, fuel and utility assistance in emergencies only. Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Medication in crisis situation. Parenting classes. **Winter holiday baskets/toys for Blackstone Valley Residents Only. Call starting 12/01/2009** ** Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Closet 724-7170 402 Dexter Street, Central Falls 02863 Hours: M, W, F, 9am - 1pm Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations.

Services: For families who have children with special health care needs. Provides information and referrals, semi-annual newsletter, support and advocacy. No regularly scheduled meetings due to the difficulty finding respite services for parents. Hasbro Children Hospital Family Advisory Council advises on family matters.

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.

J. F. Kennedy Manor is subsidized housing, 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Form of Government: Town Council and Town Manager Burrillville consists of eight neighborhoods: Glendale Nasonville Pascoag Oakland Mapleville Harrisville

Services: Senior employment and Welfare to Work employment programs. Income Source: State; private foundations; businesses Programs Education: SER CISCO Networking Academy- is a global IT and cybersecurity education program that partners with learning institutions worldwide to empower all people with career opportunities. The Cisco Networking Academy offers certification-aligned cybersecurity and networking courses, among others. Explore the world of tech or start building your career. Learn topics like networking, cybersecurity, and programming through courses backed by learning science. Cisco expertise- and prepare for certifications and job-ready skills that will set you up to work anywhere. Early Head Start Program: SER National, Early Head Start (SER-EHS) Program Child Care Partnerships is designed to collaborate with Child Care Partners within the Dallas County Area in Texas, SER STEM Program- The SER STEM Program was launched in response to the meager numbers of underrepresented female, Latino, and other minority high school students who are considering careers in STEM. The SER STEM Program is intended to stimulate interest in STEM. The goal is to encourage students to attend higher education and pursue STEM- related careers. SER National reaches out to schools with an enrollment of over 75% of their student population participating in the reduced or free lunch program.; Employment SCS EP: 55+ Training Program- This program focuses on mature worker's training and employment needs. SCSEP is a community service and work based training program for older workers. The program provides subsidized, service based training for low income persons at least 55 years of age who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. Participants in the SER SCSEP come from all walks of live, have diverse work experiences and posses various levels of education. Entrepreneurship: SER MUJER Entrepreneurship - SER implemented a national women's entrepreneurship program entitled SER Mastering and Understanding Jobs and Entrepreneurship Relationships (SER MUJER) to encourage and support aspiring women entrepreneurs in Dallas/Fort Worth and through its affiliates nationwide. SER MUJER provides the opportunity for minority females to empower themselves via entrepreneurship training and development, SER MUJER provides the following technical assistance and support services: Entrepreneurship and business development (entrepreneurship models, financial and risk management, tax planning, funding opportunities, selling, and succession), Empowerment activities (presentations from role models and a discussion of challenges and opportunities in the world of entrepreneurs), Financial literacy (credit, budgeting, banking, investing, and insurance), Post-program Support Services (Small Business Support Group, access to advanced training and workshops on marketing, business plan development, applying for a loan), Business case management (assistance formally registering a business, creating a business plan, business licenses/permits, financial planning, business banking, taxes, and hiring and retaining employees. Program SER Negocios: Entrepreneurship Program-SER Negocios is a bilingual/multicultural nationwide entrepreneurship development program target to minority entrepreneurs. SER Negocios has assisted over 4,500 businesses and created 1,400 new businesses throughout California, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. Free weekly virtual workshops. Entrepreneurship and business development (entrepreneurship models, financial and risk management, tax planning, funding opportunities, selling, and succession) Empowerment activities (presentations from role models and a discussion of challenges and opportunities in the world of entrepreneurs) Financial literacy (credit, budgeting, banking, investing, and insurance) Post-program Support Services (Small Business Support Group, access to advanced training and workshops on marketing, business plan development, applying for a loan) Business case management (assistance formally registering a business, creating a business plan, business licenses/permits, financial planning, business banking, taxes, and hiring and retaining employees) Housing- Through the SER Network of Affiliates, families are accomplishing one of their goals, to own their house. Other community members are finding affordable dwellings to rent, sometimes below the market value. Two of these affiliates are located in California and Texas. SER Casas will provide affordable housing solutions to low-income residents, first in Texas, then in other states, who cannot afford market-rate housing payments. Currently, properties for sale or rent have become prohibitively expensive, out of the reach of those families of modest means. T-Mobile Boot Camp- What we offer: Fundamental Computer Skills: Our comprehensive program covers the essentials, from mastering Microsoft Word and Excel to efficiently using email for both personal and professional communication. Resume building: In today's competitive job market, a well-crafted resume can make all the difference. Learn how to create a standout resume that showcases your skills and experience. Why choose the T-Mobile Boot camp: Expert Instructors: Our experienced instructors are committed to your success. They will guide you through each lesson, ensuring you gain the confidence and skills needed to thrive in the digital world. Hands on Learning: We believe in learning by doing. You'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned in practical exercises, making the knowledge stick. Career Advancement: The skills you acquire in our Boot Camp can open doors to new career opportunities and help you achieve your goals. Session Cycles: Each cycle is composed of 10 lessons, 6 weeks. Mornings and afternoons. Each lesson is different so participants should sign up for either morning or afternoon sessions you cannot mix one in the morning or one in the afternoon. The lesson that is taught in the morning will be the same as that taught in the afternoon. You can register for either the Monday or Wednesday morning or afternoon sessions. To register call Vanessa Arevalo at 469-549-3626, email [email protected]

Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Services: Free Family Support Groups led by trained facilitators on an as needed basis for patients, caregivers and loved ones. Guest speakers on special topics relating to cancer and wellness. Patient Aid: Provides financial assistance for medication relating to cancer treatment and transportation costs to and from treatment. First Connection: Matches recently diagnosed patients with trained volunteers who have experienced a similar situation. Volunteer survivors, or their family members, offer support and information to individuals learning to cope with any blood related cancers. Educational Materials: Provides free materials and assists with referrals. Income Source: Contributions

Co-educational, undergraduate and graduate liberal arts university with five professional schools and the State's only law school. Thirty-four undergraduate majors are offered through the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Architecture, Business, Education, Engineering and Justice studies. Continuing Education, external degree programs, offers classes in Bristol and Providence with credit for life work and military experience.