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The Rhode Island Donation Exchange Program is a nonprofit social enterprise managed by Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) that solicits donations of quality furniture from individuals and businesses in the community. To help us further our mission, these items are passed along and sold to the public. Though our RI Donation Exchange Discount Program, qualified individuals and families who have been referred to our program by human service organizations receive an additional discount on all items. No item is priced over $350. Pick-Up Services: Rhode Island Donation Exchange offers FREE curbside pick-up for qualifying donations. Please email photos of the furniture to [email protected]. In addition, we offer ReStore Priority Pick-up through ReSupply Service (Fee-Based). This service allows donors to schedule a speedy priority pick-up online within 48 hours. There is a charge for this service. By taking advantage of ReSupply’s services, you can get items out of your home faster, with fewer restrictions. Delivery Services: Rhode Island Donation Exchange offers Curbside Delivery for a $50 fee. You will need to provide help to assist with loading and unloading.

The RISE Clinic at The Miriam Hospital provides specialty consultation related to tuberculosis (TB) care in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health. The clinic works with patients who have developed tuberculosis and those at who have been exposed and are at a high risk of developing tuberculosis.

Assisted Daily Living, Inc. provides clients with a wide array of services designed to ensure superior patient care in the familiar comfort of home, often providing a happier and more affordable alternative to nursing, or assisted living facilities. Services can be arranged for a few hours a week or around the clock. ADL begins by reviewing the specific needs of the client through discussions with family members, as well as the care recipient's doctor, social workers or therapists. A customized program of care is developed to manage the client's daily needs. ADL will match the clients needs to the best possible caregiver, based on both professional experience and on ability characteristics. Basic Health Monitoring: Skin - monitor for signs of breakdown, apply pressure reduction measures; Nutrition - monitor weight, nutritional intake, adhere to dietary restrictions; Vital Signs - take blood pressure, temperatures, pulses and respirations. Report abnormalities to physician; Intake / Output - encourage adequate fluids, monitor fluid intake and urine output; Lab Monitoring - perform prescribed blood work and report results to physician; Diet - prepare special prescribed diets, encourage compliance with restrictions; Glucose Monitoring - check blood glucose per orders, report results to physician; Insulin - teach administration of insulin per prescribed regime, follow-up and report compliance to physician. Diabetes: New Diabetic - teach special skin care, insulin injection technique, blood glucose monitoring, hypo/hyperglycemia and related emergency protocol. Medication Management: When capable - remind to take medications and follow-up; When Forgetful - give oral medications prepared by responsible party and follow-up; Supplies - manage supply of prescriptions to have all meds on-hand; Teaching - instruct new medications or monitor changes in regime per plan of care, assess response, side effects and adverse reactions. Catheters (Foley Indwelling and External): New Catheter - teach drainage bag changes and cleaning, securing tubing, trouble shooting dislodged catheters placement, blockages, drainage amounts; Ostomies - Colostomy, Urostomy Changes - insert catheter per authorized plan of care and as needed; New Ostomy - teach ostomy care, preventive skin care, troubleshooting; Care - assist with ostomy changes, monitoring peri-stomal skin. Wound Care: Wound / Bedsore - assess wound, incision or bedsore healing, signs and symptoms of infection and evaluate response to treatment; Teach Care - instruct wound or bedsore regime, evaluate technique, compliance; Treatment - perform wound / bedsore care per prescribed regime, report signs and symptoms infection and progress to physician. Private Duty Nurses: Available to care for patient's in Hospital's & Nursing Homes. THERAPIST'S - PT, OT, ST: Therapists including physical therapists, occupational and speech therapists assist in the rehabilitation of those with physical injuries or disease. Restoration of mobility, strength, dexterity, balance and communication skills is often the purpose for therapy. Helping individuals who are disabled by physical injuries or disease to regain maximum function with activities of daily living is always a main priority. Home Assessment: evaluate home safety needs, arrange for adaptive equipment. Therapy: assess, plan, perform and evaluate physical therapy to regain strength and maximal activities of daily living plan. Teaching: instruct prescribe exercise regime and safe ambulation with/without assistive devices. Assistance: help perform prescribed exercises, report progress to physician. MSW: Social Workers assist in the evaluation of social, emotional and environment factors affecting the ill and disabled. They may provide family or individual counseling for those in need or a crisis situation. Medical Social Workers offer support and often help indentify and locate appropriate community resources: Home care services, adult daycare, respite, long term care planning, financial assistance and support groups. Nursing Assistant's / Home Health Aides: Eating - Plan and provide nutritious meals, adequate fluids. Assist with feeding; Bathing - Assist with personal care: bathing, transferring in/out tub/shower, bed-baths as needed; Dressing / Grooming - Assist with dressing and glasses, hearing aides and other special orthotics (i.e. braces), hair care, shaving, oral hygiene; Ambulation - Assist with walking, safe use of assistive devices, range of motion and strengthening exercises; Toileting - Assist to bathroom, bedside commode, urinal, bedpan usage; Incontinence - assist changing diapers, undergarments, pads and perform related skin care. Services: Check In: mornings, afternoon or evenings, Wake up and Tuck in. Supervision during the day time or overnight. Private Duty, Nursing Assistant's available for patients in the Hospitals or Nursing Homes.

Self-training on different computer programs. If needed, assistance is provided.

ALL UTILITY FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED. Emergency food closet. Senior Nutrition Meal Site Meals On Wheels Monthly Evening Meals Information and Referral Pharmaceutical Assistance Heating Assistance Early Intervention Assistance Health Activities-Visiting Nurse Continu-Care Health Clinic Commodities (One day a month, usually 3rd Tuesday afternoon) Foster Grandparent Program for 55+ (Doesn't serve Providence, East Bay or Newport County) Recreational Programs Trips and Travel Evening and Holiday Activities Transportation (for Senior Center activities)

Offers individuals with autism and other disabilities and their family's information, support, therapeutic toys, medical equipment, and understanding. Hosts informational events, enrichment programs and playgroups designed to provide social and learning opportunities in a comfortable alternative to home or school. Provide free diapers, medical and nutrition program. Provide free delivery service within the state of Rhode Island.

RI Hospitality Education Foundation provides trainings in several areas of the Hospitality industry including food safety, food management, alcohol serving, and hotel operations

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.

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

Charles Place is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development) Division for seniors 62+, disabled and handicapped.

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

Securities Regulation is responsible for the registration of certain securities, the licensing and regulation of broker dealers, sales representatives, certain investment advisers and certain investment adviser representatives. The division is also responsible for enforcing compliance with the state's Franchise Investment Act, the registration of charitable and fund-raising groups and the states' Real Estate Time-Share Act. The division has annually processed approximately 60,584 licenses and 7,412 registrations, conducted on-site examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers, and initiated investigations and enforcement actions pursuant to applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Program Objectives Enforce compliance with the applicable provisions of state laws and regulations related to the securities industry, franchises, charities, fund-raisers and time-shares.

Rhode Island League of Charter Schools is proud to advocate for and support our 18 charter public schools, which are working every day to improve education for all students. Serving over 4,600 students from 34 school districts, charter public schools provide a variety of learning opportunities, including different focus areas, diverse school communities and unique missions. They are closing the achievement gap and have shown success in serving students from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly in our urban communities. The mission of the Rhode Island League of Charter Schools is to advocate for its members by supporting charter public schools as leaders in expanding choice and supporting and informing the public school reform movement across the state of Rhode Island. Since our founding in 2001, the Rhode Island League of Charter Schools has worked to expand the role of charter public schools in our public education system. The League is guided by the directors of the 18 member charter public schools. Together, we advocate, share best practices and collaborate.

Hugh Cole Elementary mission, in partnership with our learning community, is to nurture lifelong learners in a safe environment where students are empowered with the knowledge and skills to be successful in our increasingly complex world.

A civic-minded organization that manages the Aspray boat house in Warwick, and operates many community events in and around Pawtucket Village, including the famous Gaspee Days Parade each June.

Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the community; that attempt to marshal public support for a particular issue or cause; or that seek to influence legislation, local ordinances or administrative rulings in order to benefit specific interest groups or achieve specific social, political or environmental goals.

Provides information on child abuse laws, incidence, causes and effects. Conducts public awareness and educational activities for the prevention of child abuse. Advocates for the development of prevention programs within existing agencies, services and school systems. Resource library including films, tapes, etc. Speakers Bureau, Professional Development Training, Parent Workshops.. Member Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America VOAD Contact: Kate Begin, Executive Director E-mail [email protected] Income Source: Grants; donations

Services: Employment & Training Center Financial Education Services Vocational & Rehabilitation Services The Harbour Youth Center Healthy Transitions Employment & Training Center: We offer a range of training programs to help people get back on the employment track. In addition to skills-building, we provide support to prepare job seekers for the work world, job placement assistance and education supports. Financial Education & Coaching: Includes group training, one‐on‐one coaching, budgeting, credit repair, help with opening a checking or savings account, home ownership, mortgage default or reverse mortgage counseling, and free tax preparation.

Physical Therapy The goal of physical therapy is to restore the patient to his/her maximum physical strength, flexibility, coordination, and independence. Our registered PTs begin by assessing the patient's physical functions and mobility and consulting with the physician to develop personalized treatment plans. Rehabilitative services are available for post-operative joint replacements, musculoskeletal trauma, orthopedic problems, and neurological disorders.

Housing Support: Help find safe and affordable housing, emergency shelter services, and housing stability resources.

Home Based child care center Capacity: 7

SHIP Counseling

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a non-profit organization established with the objective of insuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of minority groups.

A private, nonsectarian, not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that supports individuals in their recovery from mental illness and co-occurring disorders (i.e., substance use, developmental disability, related chronic health conditions). Provides access to support and resources for individuals to lead self-determined, independent, and fulfilling lives as contributing members of the community. Assists people of all ages to improve their behavioral health, well-being, and quality of life. Licensed professionals conduct individual assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans. Individuals are seen by a psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management, and individual and group therapy are available. Providence Center-(Prairie) Provides: behavioral health services ranging from emergency services, general and intensive community-based outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, and other services. They may offer vocational and supported employment services, navigators who can help you get health insurance, tax preparation assistance, and housing supports. If receiving services as a child, assistance with transition to adult services or programs are provided within or outside the agency. The Community Mental Health Centers are regionally based as indicated below. However, as a Rhode Island resident, you may access services at any CMHC. Anyone experiencing a crisis can walk into a Community Mental Health Center during their normal business hours and they will provide treatment. For after-hours emergency treatment, call the Center’s emergency number or call 911. Flex buses are available by appointment. Call RIPTA 24hours before to reserve at 1-877-906-3539. LogistiCare (LGTC) manages non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for medicaid members. You can receive a ride to a medicaid-enrolled medical practitioner/provider. Call the Medicaid Member Reservation line at 1-855-330-9131 or go to https://member.logisticare.com to request a ride.

Manpower is dedicated to enriching people's lives with meaningful employment and development opportunities.