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Services: The mission of the Poverty Institute is to promote economic security for low and moderate income Rhode Islanders and equitable tax and budget policies. We provide research, policy analysis, education, and advocacy on state and federal budget proposals, public benefit programs, adult education and economic development.

Services: Certification and support of business interests owned and controlled by the disadvantaged, minorities and/or women in compliance with Rhode Island General Law 37-14-1. Participating in the Rhode Island Minority Business Enterprise Program. Focuses on MBE/WBE firms that sell their goods and services to the State of Rhode Island.

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]

Services: Promotes community gardens, green space, and environmental education to encourage environmental and community awareness and improve the quality of urban life. At the foundation of the Land Trust's program is a philosophy that environmental issues are issues of equity and justice and it is committed to working with residents of all ages to effect necessary social changes and improve people's lives. Income Source: Private foundations; plot fees and product sales; State and City contracts; memberships

A statewide public interest group representing a broad coalition of partners fighting sprawl and leading the charge for better-managed growth through innovative policies and programs.

Programs that provide a variety of services and activities that are intended to stimulate the economy; expand employment opportunities; encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry; improve the physical infrastructure through redevelopment; support the development, finance, management and preservation of affordable housing; and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community. Many programs focus on impoverished communities and are structured to prevent the outflow of community dollars and to retain and recycle income within the community by investing in the development of local institutions and businesses and thereby creating local jobs, sustaining local services and building a healthier local economy. Also included are the institutions that the financial sector comprises and the services they provide for businesses and the general public.

Services: Aids, counsels and assists small businesses. Provides financial management and marketing assistance; educational workshops. Business Information Center, Manager, 528-4688 Economic Development, Assistant District Director, 528-4540 Enterprise Community Business Information Center 550 Broad Street, Providence, 272-1083 SCORE, 528-4571 Procurement Assistance: Boston Office, 617-451-2040

A non-profit community development corporation that makes affordable rental and home ownership available for low and moderate income residents. Services: Restores abandoned houses, revitalizes neighborhoods, strengthens the economic base and improves the quality of life. Provides Home Buyer Ed classes, Financial Fitness, Landlord Training and Reverse Mortgage counseling. HomeSafe Program-Rent Payment Assistance

Washington County Community Development Corporation provides decent affordable housing for residents of Washington County. Programs: Home Repair Program - WC CDC manages the popular Home Repair program for all towns in Washington County, as well as West Greenwich and Exeter. This program provides grants and loans to income eligible home owners. These grants and loans are intended to ensure folks remain in their homes by performing reasonable and necessary repairs. We focus on code violations, health and safety issues, and any other repairs needed to maintain a healthy safe and sanitary dwelling. Help with roof, window, electric, plumbing and structural repairs that are necessary for your health and safety. Septic and well replacement programs are also available. Housing Preservation Grants - WC CDC provides grants awarded through USDA Rural Development. These grants supplement the CDBG Home Repair Program in rural towns in Washington County. CDBG Management - WC CDC manages the Community Development Block Grants for 9 Towns. These grants are utilized by non profits throughout the region to provide services and /or improve public facilities. WC CDC services include: Applications, State Contracts, Environmental Reviews, Sub recipient contracts, Payments, Reporting and Documentation, Affordable Housing Development. WC CDC has developed 124 units of affordable housing since 2005, by either partnering with another non profit or on our own. Property Management - WC CDC manages our own affordable rental properties, maintaining compliance Marketing of Apartments, Tenant Selection, Tenant Leasing, Rent Collection, Annual Tenant Re-certifications, Annual Agency Reviews, Cost Effective Preventive Maintenance of Apartments, Apartment Inspections, 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Services, Annual Agency Reviews of Apartments

The South County Tourism Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the towns of Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, West Greenwich, and Westerly as a leisure travel destination. The SCTC’s promotional efforts include publication of a 100-page vacation guide; a year-long advertising campaign directed at our leisure tourism market; targeted sales efforts; public relations strategy; participation in numerous trade shows; and a comprehensive website. The SCTC is available to assist travel professionals including media, tour operators, and travel agents, aid in planning a meeting or corporate event, and provide information to help visitors enjoy the destination.

RISBDC exists to train, educate, and support entrepreneurs of both new (pre-venture) and established small businesses. Positioned within the nationwide network of SBDCs, RISBDC offers resources, key connections at the state and national level, workshops, and online and in-person support that enables them to help Ocean State entrepreneurs reach the next level of growth.

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Developer of affordable housing. Lending Programs for the purchase, repair and/or refinancing of an existing home providing HUD approves foreclosure prevention counseling. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis.

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.

Since 1996, Polaris MEP has delivered improvement solutions to over 750 Rhode Island manufacturers, helping them achieve sustainable and profitable growth. Our team of seasoned project managers have been part of the manufacturing community through good times and bad–we’ve seen companies struggle, and we’ve helped companies soar. In the last decade, we’ve seen our state’s manufacturing community rebound. Now, we look forward to guiding companies as we navigate the new era of advanced manufacturing together.

Services: Home of the Warwick Historical Society featuring genealogy, history and specialty Warwick material. The two-story clapboard structure has many characteristics of the late 1700s--beehive oven, fireplace, paneling in the dining room and paneled doors.

Business location and relocation assistance, site selection, financing, loans, infrastructure and utilities, port facilities, job training programs for businesses, export assistance, federal procurement assistance, enterprise zones, urban programs, tourist information, technology assistance, economic research and general information on the state's economy and commerce, city and town information, sports council, film and TV office. Management of Industrial Parks.

The mission of the Bristol Statehouse Foundation embraces restoration, preservation and education. The restored and maintained building will serve as a site for the study, appreciation and enjoyment of our national, state and community heritage. Through exhibits, lectures, re-enactments and other programs, we will celebrate the essence of American history, our freedoms and our multi-cultural inheritance. We are committed to the youth of the town and region and specific activities will be dedicated towards bringing these values to them.

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.

Smith Hill Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing. Smith Hill CDC offers home ownership and rental opportunities in the Smith Hill and Wanskuck neighborhoods of Providence, Rhode Island. Since its incorporation over 175 rental, homeowner, condominium, and landlord units have been established. Additionally, it is the first CDC in Rhode Island to offer Permanent Supportive Housing for survivors of domestic violence. As well as housing development and management, the Smith Hill CDC offers resident services, community garden beautification, youth programming, and neighborhood events.

Mailing address: P. O. Box 6866, Providence, RI 02940 Boston Office (Inspector in charge): 425 Summer Street, 7th floor, Boston, 02210-1736

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) equips communities with the capital, strategy, and the know-how to become places where people can thrive. Working with community members and local leaders, we invest in affordable housing, early child care, health equity, education, public safety and employment – all basic needs that must be tackled so that progress in one area is not undermined by neglect in another.

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.

Non-profit real estate developer developing affordable housing for low to moderate income families. Interested applicants must have the ability to make a down payment of between $1000 and $4200. Develops both home ownership and rental opportunities. Omni has focused on creating housing opportunities for lower-income families, as well as for the elderly, the disabled and, more recently, for homeless veterans.

The mission of the HRC is to ensure that all Rhode Islanders have access to safe and affordable housing. The broad, inclusive membership of the Commission assures all stakeholders in the housing field are working together to create strong neighborhoods, improving the economic climate of Rhode Island.