Assists low-income residents through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Provides emergency fuel and energy assistance during winter months (November - April). Rental and prescription assistance when funds are available. **Qualifications:** Rent: Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter. Utility: (gas & electric) Must have a termination notice or be attempting to restore services. Heating: Must have made use of /be ineligible for all state, federal, and other private heating assistance funds. Funds are made available through the Bishop�s "Keep the Heat On" Fund. (www.heatri.com) Prescription Funds: Must be ineligible for health coverage or waiting for health coverage to begin. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations, grants

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.

Community-based training for refugees and immigrants providing education and comprehensive services to empower individuals and families of diverse cultures as they move toward self-sufficiency. Basic ESL classes, general orientation, surviving/coping skills, consumer math, typing and computer skills program, literacy and child care services. Referrals to other agencies and programs.

A faith-based community outreach program designed to offer after-care services to previously incarcerated persons who are returning to Newport County from the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institution (ACI) and helps the homeless. Services include mentoring, supportive services, legal/social assistance, financial assistance (rent, GED, college course), transportation, food, and clothing.

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

The Homeless Legal Clinic (HLC) was established in the Spring of 1990 in an effort to address the legal needs of homeless people in Rhode Island. The HLC relies on volunteers to provide legal services to the homeless without charge. The objective of the HLC is to serve in an outreach capacity by seeking out homeless and at risk clients at RI shelters. The HLC can provide direct legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney or may be unable to travel to a legal assistance office, are unaware such services exist or may be apprehensive about visiting a lawyer's office. The services now are being held at Harrington Hall and Crossroads only. The clinics are staffed by Attorney, Phillip Weistein and Attorney Dena Paolino, volunteer law students, and shelter liaisons.

Bilingual Interpreter

Services: To promote and advance the general welfare and interests of the members of the Liberian Community in Rhode Island.

Project Learn Adult & Family Literacy Program provides access to services and supports for adult learners to help them achieve their educational and workplace goals. Services for individuals age 16 and up include: ESL Classes, Basic Skills, Pre-GED and GED Classes and NEDP Classes.

The Institute for Labor Studies & Research sponsors workplace based adult literacy instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL).

A multi-service agency addressing the needs of Rhode Island's immigrant community, primarily the Latino community. VOAD Contact: Ramon Martinez; [email protected] Income Source: United Way, RI Foundation; State; federal, Municipal contracts; program fees, donations, fundraising.

***COVID-19: Agency has expanded access to Community Health Workers, help with unemployment applications, food delivery, mental health support and more. Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island works to empower refugees and immigrants in the community by providing vital programs and services for legal aid and representation for citizenship and immigration, refugee resettlement, education, and more to help the people it serves to thrive and be successful. They welcome all those who are working to overcome cultural, educational, economic and language barriers; and we empower them to achieve self-sufficiency and to participate actively in our community. They provide client-centered services, advocacy and opportunities based on their expertise in family literacy and adult education, employment services, refugee resettlement, translating and interpreting, and U.S. citizenship and immigration services. They are committed to building on the diversity and strength of the people they serve as an investment in a stronger and more connected community.

Services: Provides educational and training information for post secondary education, financial aid and admissions information, application assistance in plus career counseling and assessment, referral to other social services and advocacy. EOC counselors are available at sites throughout Rhode Island. Income Source: U.S. Department of Education

Bilingual Services. Social Services: Our social workers will be responsible for advising each family on what local and statewide resources are available to them. They will also help clients and the members of their family understand their current situation and give counseling and advice accordingly.

Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI), based out of Providence Public Library, is a free, nationally recognized ESL, citizenship preparation, workforce development and family literacy program for adults at public libraries throughout Rhode Island.

Services: To promote and foster increased literacy in southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut through free, student-centered, volunteer teaching of basic literacy, English as a second language, and other literacy programs, primarily to adults.

Immigration Services: family petitions, religious visa petitions, adjustment of status, green card renewals, naturalization, work permit renewals, TPS, DACA, and consultations. Accredited Representation: staff is accredited to represent individuals and families before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Catholic Social Services if RI is a member agency of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

Citizenship & Immigration Services staff members provide advice and representation on citizenship and immigration processes. They offer low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees and their families. Their legal representation at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is limited to Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut residents. Legal representation at the Immigration Court in Boston is also available on a case-by-case basis.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County is dedicated to “Shaping Great Futures” and that journey begins here. Providing a fun, safe environment, positive relationships with adults, and hope and opportunity for all who come through our doors, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County work with children of all ages and serve their families to enable their success. the Boys and Girls Club of Newport Country have three Locations The Central Clubhouse/ Administration located at: 95 Church Street, Newport RI 02840 The Northend Clubhouse located at: The Florence Gray Center, 1 York Street, Newport RI 02840 Camp Grosvenor located at: 11 Miner Road, Saunderstown RI 02874

A multi-service agency addressing the needs of Rhode Island's immigrant community, primarily the Latino community. VOAD Contact: Ramon Martinez; [email protected] Income Source: United Way, RI Foundation; State; federal, Municipal contracts; program fees, donations, fundraising.

Rhode Island Legal Services provides high quality legal assistance and representation to low-income individuals and eligible client groups for the purpose of improving their economic condition and overall well being by protecting and enforcing legal rights, stabilizing the family unit and communities where clients live, promoting self reliance, ending domestic violence, preventing homelessness, affording dignity to all people, and reaching out to groups with added burdens on their ability to access the civil justice system. Law areas serviced: CONSUMER Automobile, Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Identity Theft, PUBLIC BENEFITS Food Stamps, Social Security, Taxation, Temporary Disability Insurance, ELDER LAW Abuse/Domestic Violence, Discrimination, Health Benefits, Other Resources, HOUSING Court Forms, Evictions, Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure, Landlord/Tenant. Pro Bono. CRIMINAL LAW, DISABILITY RIGHTS, EDUCATION General Special Education, Student Loans ELDER LAW Abuse/Domestic Violence, Discrimination, Health Benefits, Other Resources, Social Security Benefits EMPLOYMENT Criminal Records, Discrimination, If you lose your job, Work Support ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Air Pollution, Lead Paint, Other Environmental Justice. FAMILY LAW Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Miscellaneous. HEALTH CARE Addiction Support Other Resources, AIDS/HIV, Home and Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare. HOUSING Court Forms, Evictions, Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure, Landlord/ Tenant, Mobile Home Parks. IMMIGRATION. LEGAL RESEARCH Courts and Case Law, Statues and Regulations. PUBLIC BENEFITS Food Stamps, Social Security, Taxation, Temporary Disability Insurance, Unemployment Compensation, Veterans Benefits.

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.

OSCIL works one-on-one with consumers on how to apply for citizenship, how to study for the citizenship test/interview and how to advocate getting reasonable accommodations for the citizenship test/interview

06/25/17 SOON TO MERGE WITH THE GENESIS CENTER The Providence Housing Authority offers Adult Basic Education in line with GED Prep, as well as an ESL Program

Free, confidential, one-to-one literacy tutoring in reading, writing and English to East Bay adults. We teach basic literacy skills, GED skills, and ESL (English as a Second Language) skills. Volunteers test and tutor students, serve on our board, maintain our mailing lists, man our computer lab and other tasks.