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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.

134 Collaborative provides basic toiletries, used clothing and emergency bus tickets, as available, to those who are homeless, low income or attend programs on site. Public bathrooms are open to all when the building is open.

Greenwood Center, located in Warwick, provides skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation therapy. The center is affiliated with Genesis HealthCare and serves up to 123 residents and patients at a time. Greenwood Center has served Kent County since 1964.

2019 Bike Camp: Children learn to fix their bikes, gain safe riding skills, and go on group rides every weekday for a week. Plus, each child gets a new helmet and lock to keep! Campers will also CANOE on the river and learn about wildlife with fun, hands-on activities. The Red Shed Bike Shop (RSBS) is a program of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC). It was started to get people on bikes and keep bikes out of the river. The RSBS is located in Riverside Park along the Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway, a seven-mile path that runs from downtown Providence into Johnston. The seasonal shop offers low cost bike repairs, rentals and inexpensive refurbished bikes for sale. Shop income and donations of bikes help fund the summer Bike Camp program. RSBS works with cyclists of all ages and skill levels, from those learning to ride for the first time to those with years of experience on two wheels. Red Shed gives local students, neighbors, and fellow Rhode Islanders the skills and information they need to be safe and confident cyclists so they can enjoy nature close to home. RSBS is committed to delivering programs that are accessible to all Rhode Islanders, regardless of income, education, or background.

Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies to help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and protect them from the elements. The program provides ceiling insulation, attic venting, double glazed windows, weather-stripping, minor housing envelope repairs, low-flow showerheads, evaporative cooler vent covers, water heater blankets, pipe wrap, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, caulking, and other related energy conservation measures. Weatherization programs may have age, income, disability or other eligibility requirements.

Pre-K Program Activity centers – including art corners, reading nooks, science tables, floor space for blocks, and a theater for dramatic play – fill the pre-kindergarten classrooms. From September to mid-June, children eagerly engage in these centers, developing early literacy, math and science skills while at play

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.

Meadowbrook II Apartments is a subsidized 12 unit rural development featuring two and three bedroom units and is located in South Kingstown, RI.

Services: Assists new Americans in the areas of social and economic independence and creating greater access to education and healthcare services. SEDC's social service programs include Project Early Start for families with children, 0-3 years old; Elderly Services for seniors, Minority Health Youth and Family Services which include middle school students and their parents. ESL/Citizenship classes available; also tobacco, substance abuse, gang and pregnancy programs. Homeownership Education & Financial Empowerment The foreclosure prevention and homeowner fitness program assists individuals and families who need help facing financial hardships and the possibility of foreclosure. The program works in partnership with Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General and a coalition of community partners. CSEA provides bilingual and bicultural financial fitness education through one-on-one counseling and educational workshops. CSEA helps clients build relationships with financial institutions, develop long term financial plans to avoid foreclosure, assist clients with mortgage assistance applications, and raise awareness about scams and fraud. CSEA provides assistance in the application process for clients who seek refinancing and homeownership options. CSEA provides workshops in retirement savings, budgeting, and home ownership education. International Language Bank provides fee-for-service, 24/7 translation and interpretation in over 40 languages. Income Source: Federal, state, individual donations; United Way Donor option. VOAD Contact: Chris Lewis e-mail [email protected]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and is responsible for these programs which allow a large quantity of Americans access to healthcare they wouldn't otherwise get. Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to over 72.5 million Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Medicaid is the single largest source of health coverage in the United States. Low income families, qualified pregnant women and children, and individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are examples of mandatory eligibility groups (PDF 177.87 KB). States have additional options for coverage and may choose to cover other groups, such as individuals receiving home and community based services and children in foster care who are not otherwise eligible.

Develops and provides rental and ownership housing opportunities to low and moderate income persons. CCHS owns and manages rental property, provides ownership training, develops homes for sale through a community land trust program and provides home rehabilitation loan funds to existing community homeowners. It also assists municipalities with community revitalization projects. Units include Anthony House, Belleville House, Fifty Washington Square, Freedom Apartments, Harbor House, Mumford Manor, Sandywoods Farm, Villa Nia, and West House.

Home Care Services of Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice is intermittent care – care provided several times a week or less for a short period of time – that requires special skills not ordinarily carried out by a lay person.

Maggie's Pet Pantry provides assistance to people who need help in feeding their pets. The Pantry includes dog food, cat food, toys, snacks, treats, leashes and collars, etc.

Career & Technical Center High School Grades 9th-12th Offers Training in the areas of: Auqaculture, Child Developtment, CISCO Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, Computer Aided Design/Drafting, Culinary Arts, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Communications, Interactive Digital Media, Medical Pathways, Pre-Engineering/Robotics, and Residential Repair Remodeling & Construction. Vocational High School Grades 9th-12th

Experienced case management professionals will assess the client and living conditions to make improvements to overall quality of life. Experienced elder care specialists will talk with you honestly and confidentially about your loved one’s situation. Collaborative care plans are developed, services implemented and continued evaluations and monitoring are provided to ensure success.

The Northern Rhode Island Collaborative is a public, non-profit educational institution which was established in 1987. The multi-purpose educational collaborative provides special education programs and services primarily to its member school districts in northern Rhode Island.

District Court handle cases regarding Administrative Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, and Veterans Treatment.

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Setup: 35 bunk beds Adult males NOT Handicap accessible Services Available: Case Management Personal hygiene products; showers Recovery services Employment search, resume building Clothing Meals: Dinner delivered from off-site Important Policies: Night-to-night shelter First come, first served Must be able to carry all belongings

Addiction education services Individual and group counseling Relapse prevention and support groups

Cherry Hill Apartments is subsidized housing for seniors 62+, disabled or handicapped.

Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors’ age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

A federally licensed non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Rhode Island community with blood and blood components. The Center has an active tissue typing laboratory which supports bone marrow transplantation and parentage testing. The Rhode Island Blood Center is a donor center for the National Marrow Donor Program and has an active Pheresis Program.

Run Separately on Saturday by William Slinko

The museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets contemporary and historical art. Emphasis on works that reflect the heritage of Newport, the state of Rhode Island and southeastern New England.