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The Food 4 Life program provides meals 7 days a week to people at various locations and shelters in the greater Providence area, Kent County and Northern Rhode Island. Our committed volunteers serve an average of 1,000 + meals per week.

Public Works Department West Warwick is a town in Kent County. It has a population of approximately 29,191. The town has a total area of 8.1 square miles.

Basic Dental Services Exams Cleanings Fluoride Dental Sealants Fillings Advanced Dental Services: Emergency Dental Care Oral Surgery Orthodontics (Braces) Root Canal Therapy Nitrous Oxide for Anxious Patients General Anesthesia in the Operating Room or Oral Sedation (if medically necessary) Special Programs and Services: Providence Smiles and Pawtucket Smiles- School Dental Program-Providence and Pawtucket Dental screenings, sealants, fluoride treatments Early Care for Infants with Cleft Lip and/ Cleft Palate- works with specialists at Hasbro Children's Hospital Provide early treatment for babies born with cleft lips and/or cleft palate. Treatment helps prepare babies for surgery needed to treat cleft lip or cleft palate conditions.

*NO COST to join the RIRx program.* There are no enrollment forms, no restrictions, no age no income requirements, no waiting periods, no eligibility required, no exclusions, RIRx covers pre-existing conditions, no claim forms to file, no annual or lifetime limits, includes discounts on brand and generic medications, open formulary so that all medications are eligible for discounts. This program has LOWEST PRICE logic to guarantee that RIRx members get the best pricing on prescriptions (Members pay the lower of a discount off Average Wholesale Price-AWP, discount off MAC Pricing, or Pharmacy Promotional/Retail price). RIRx can be used by people who have Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), High Deductible Plans, and Medicare Part D (while in the Donut Hole). The program can be used as a stand alone benefit or to get discounts on non-formulary medications (prescriptions not covered by insurance).

The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center offers a unique and innovative career and technical program to all high school aged children in Rhode Island. The Mission of Met School-Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center is to educate and empower youth through relentless commitment to student-centered learning and personal growth.

Higher Ground International is a forward thinking and culturally grounded inter-generational social service NGO that advocates and provides programs for West African Immigrants, Refugees and Marginalized Communities in Rhode Island and Rural Villages in Liberia, West Africa. Located on the South side of Providence, Rhode Island, HGI's vibrant and welcoming RUKIYA CENTER provides members of the West African Immigrants and Refugees community with elder services (Sweetie Care, African Elders Enrichment Program), Soft skills pre-employment and workforce development, literacy classes for women, basic computer and design classes, therapeutic arts, cultural enrichment, advocacy, case management, immigration & citizenship classesand other wraparound services for youth and families. HGI’s for-profit arm, Broken Pieces International, engages adults, at-risk youth and other under-served populations in the design and manufacture of clothing and accessories that reflect the character and community of both HGI and the West African diaspora. This provides them with vital job training and economic opportunities, and the revenue generated supports HGI’s work in Liberia. This innovative model fosters important connections to the culture and history of the mother country for Liberians living abroad, and reinforces HGI’s mission to uplift communities through empowerment and self-sustainability. Sweetie Care African Elders Enrichment Program, Social Services, Cultural Services-Food is distributed on the THIRD (3rd) Thursdays of each month, except for December where the focus is fully on our elders for the holidays. The month of November is dedicated to HGI's annual Traditional & Ethnic Thanksgiving Food Distribution which is extended to 500 people/families. Participants MUST preregister to be included in the food distribution list that consists of 300 families per month. Participants must visit Higher Ground International Rukiya Center to inquire about signing up. There are no food distributions for the month of December. Transformational Services HGI offers a variety of cultural services, including culturally- centered community events, music, dance, stories. Culturally Appropriate non-perishable and staple food items, in partnership with Meals on Wheels Rhode Island, a weekly cultural food cafe. HGI's Women's Workforce Program provides workforce readiness education and training to female refugees and immigrants and prepares them for careers in: Manufacturing, Textiles, Social Enterprises. HGI's Education Program provides on site and community based opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally. Opportunities include: Learning how to read and write in English ESL classes Financial Literacy

Services: A temporary transitional and emergency shelter for homeless women and their children; provides advocacy/referral resources to residents, budget/money management, GED classes, parenting classes, counseling, life skills training and a summer program for children. Lucy's Hearth is an affiliate of Family Service of Rhode Island. Income Source: State; local; private; fund raisers.

Convenient Care provides treatment for common illnesses and injuries such as fevers, ear/sinus infections, allergies, coughs, rashes, and tick bites. Offers flu shots, pregnancy testing and screening for sexually transmitted infections.

West Shore Health Center joined the Health Concepts family of caregivers in 1999. A 145-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, West Shore offers licensed subacute and secure Alzheimer’s care as well as long-term care for those in need of assistance with chronic illness or multiple activities of daily living.

Lunch is served in the Parkside Dining Room at the Senior/Community Center. Those unable to pay will not be turned away. Meals are also available for home-bound neighbors weekdays with Meals on Wheels

Public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Lincoln Public School District

Waterview Apartments is a subsidized, 100 unit, 62+, handicapped or disabled property featuring studio and 1 bed apartments.

Centerdale Manor is subsidized 62+, handicapped or disabled

The Medicare Prescription Drug program gives you a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage. You may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program. However, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to get this extra help.

The nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement's programs—in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy—ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

WomensLaw provides state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of domestic violence. More than 1.2 million unique users visit the website annually, and WomensLaw.org provides referrals and information to more than 3,000 individuals through the Email Hotline. The WomensLaw Email Hotline will provide legal information to anyone who reaches out with legal questions or concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic covered on WomensLaw.org. Despite its name, WomensLaw.org provides information that is relevant to people of all genders, not just women.

Branch Blackstone offers 46 new, affordable 1-4 bedroom apartments in Pawtucket and Central Falls, RI (scattered sites). Select properties include off-street parking, private entrances, and on-site laundry. Convenient commuter access and public transportation. Pawtucket 4-8 Branch Street 39 John Street 36 Middle Street 181 Japonica Street 138 Woodbine Street Central Falls 39-41 Knight Street

Burrillville Animal Control Shelter returns stray animals to their owners, places unclaimed animals in homes, enforces local animal control ordinances and state animal care regulations, educates and provides referrals to the public, and assists residents in advertising pets needing new homes via the internet.

Housing First provides rapid access to permanent housing and voluntary access to a variety of services. Unlike traditional programs, sobriety or participation in treatment is not a condition of receiving housing. Residents must only comply with the tenets of a standard lease.

Charlestown Elementary School uses technology to enhance learning, increase student engagement and to help gauge student progress.

South County's oldest museum, founded in 1892, located in a picturesque stone building in the historic mill village of Peace Dale, RI. The museum is dedicated to commemorating the past while enriching the lives of people today. Free parking, picnic area and adjacent playground.

A broad-based low-income housing advocacy organization promoting public policy initiatives to preserve and increase affordable housing opportunities in Rhode Island and to raise public awareness on issues related to affordable housing.

To control the spread of infectious diseases in Rhode Island. What we do Monitor reportable infectious diseases: Identify newly diagnosed cases reportable under Rhode Island law and analyze trends in newly diagnosed cases. Locate people who have been exposed to infectious diseases and contact them and guide them to action. Control disease outbreaks, plan public health responses to outbreaks of infectious disease and react swiftly to contain outbreaks with healthcare providers in the community.

The Ocean Tides School Providence Campus is an alternative day school for students in grades seven through twelve. Offering a full high school Rhode Island Regents diploma, the school is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Additionally, the Providence Campus offers a certified special education program and a career/technical education program. The student body at the Providence Campus is comprised of students referred by their school district for educational purposes (both regular and special education) and career/technical training. Each candidate is screened by the Director of Special Education and the Principal before admittance to ensure the student is ready and willing to enter the program. Given the severe educational difficulties these students have experienced in the past, Ocean Tides seeks to provide creative, individualized programs that meet the needs of all students. Weekly formal individual counseling sessions, regular family sessions, and easy availability to support the day to day concerns of a young man are part of the work of each residential counselor. Ocean Tides Provides Positive behavior programs and multiple positive behavioral supports A small school atmosphere with four to twelve students per class Excellent transition of students to adult programs or further education Individualized instruction based on student need Career/Technical education/experience and work/study at all grade levels Credit Analysis which will indicate correct grade level, course work and possible need for credit recovery through GradPoint. Individual counseling services High success rate of students who choose to return to their home schools Income Source: DCYF.

Advocates for measures to give children the best start in life:

• Promotes girls' education - ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum.
• Works to provide immunizations against common childhood diseases
• Works to prevent HIV/AIDS among young people
• Helps children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.
• Focuses on psycho-social support for traumatized children, relief for child soldiers, and special attention for women and girls in crisis situations