- Soup Kitchen - Homeless shelter for single adults, 18+ unless with family. Case management, informal counseling. Mandatory and random substance abuse testing. - Attire for Hire satellite location

Westbay Community Action is a charitable organization serving the people of Kent County. They help with food, utilities, health, safety, and education. Their mission is to empower and mobilize people through programs, partnerships, and advocacy to gain greater self-sufficiency. Individuals and families gain stability through basic needs assistance. They improve their circumstances with education, life-skills training, and case management.

The following are some of the services provided by the ministries: - Organize the state-wide faith-based shelter network; lead the state's heating assistance task force; and provide home buyer education for low-income families. - Give leadership in times of crisis such as in the aftermath of the Station Nightclub fire. - Provide chaplains at state prison facilities and operate a mentoring program for offenders and ex-offender. Also deploy college and university chaplains. - Advocate for economic and social justice for all races and faiths, especially for the homeless and the disadvantaged. - Counseling and continuing education opportunities through our collaboration with the Interfaith Counseling Center. - Promote dialogue among Christians and all the major faith groups in the state. VOAD Contact: Rev. Don Anderson E-mail [email protected]

Age Details: Cub Scouts: 7-10 years of age Boy Scouts: 11-18 years of age Explorers and Venturers: 14 - 21 years of age; open to young men & women Promotes and administers the scouting program for boys, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and co-educational young adult programs. Assists institutions sponsoring scout units; trains volunteer leaders, conducts year-round and summer camping programs. Operates Boy Scout resident camp, Cub Scout resident camp, day camps for Cub Scouts and family camping programs. VOAD Contact: Bill Remington, [email protected] Income Source: Endowments; designated gifts; Friends of Scouting

CARE is one of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty. Campaigns on behalf of women and mothers, and to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS internationally.

Adventist disaster response office for the entire United States. A humanitarian relief, and individual and community development ministry to fulfill the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United States and Bermuda which is to "serve communities in Christ' s name". ACS provides services through the ministries of as Disaster Response, Crisis Care/Disaster Response Chaplaincy Program, Youth Empowered to Serve, Tutoring and Mentoring Programs, Elder Care, and Community Development/Urban Ministry/Inner City Ministries."

McAuley House also offers a host of support services such as rental assistance, toiletries, clothing, prescription assistance, transportation means, obtaining personal documentation, and referrals to housing and other medical or vocational resources. Guests also are invited to participate in a number of enrichment programs, which provide support, healing and engagement.

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

Eleven free support sessions for victims of violent crimes. Also provides faith-sensitive professional (not a psychiatrist) counseling for individuals ages10+, and families in the areas of abuse issues; adult children of alcoholics, anxiety, behavioral changes, bereavement, depression, identity crises, marital or family problems, rape, religious or meaning-of-life crises, sexual identity concerns, stress, vocational crises. Purpose is to assist persons to live a deep, meaningful and fulfilling life. Also, clergy coaching, church consulting, and educational programs for groups (parenting, stress reduction, dream work).

Age Details: Cub Scouts: 7-10 years of age Boy Scouts: 11-18 years of age Explorers and Venturers: 14 - 21 years of age; open to young men & women Promotes and administers the scouting program for boys, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and co-educational young adult programs. Assists institutions sponsoring scout units; trains volunteer leaders, conducts year-round and summer camping programs. Operates Boy Scout resident camp, Cub Scout resident camp, day camps for Cub Scouts and family camping programs. VOAD Contact: Bill Remington, [email protected] Income Source: Endowments; designated gifts; Friends of Scouting

When communities face disaster, United Way plays a key role. From ensuring our first responders can act swiftly, to leading long-term recovery, United Way has the experience, networks and capacity to address even the most devastating events. United Way's primary role in times of disaster is in long-term recovery, which can take 3-5 years. They serve as a convener for social service providers to assess needs and ensure the delivery of ongoing support They focus investments and efforts on disaster case management, structural repairs, victims' health, and other unmet needs They create innovative partnerships to address emerging needs and fill gaps

Hands On Disaster Response (HODR) is a US-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that provides hands-on assistance to survivors of natural disasters around the world. Supports volunteers with housing, meals, tools, and organized work at no charge in order to provide free and effective response services to communities in need. Programs are directed by the needs of each community in which they work, ensuring a timely, relevant, and culturally sensitive response.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. FEMA's Region I serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. In 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The Diocese of Providence's Social Ministry Office develops, implements, and supports ministries and services that reach thousands of Rhode Islanders each year. Rooted in the social teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, this secretariat focuses on the dignity of each human being, serving others and dispensing charity while educating and advocating for justice. Through this office, support is provided to the 150 parishes in RI by helping parishioners meet their basic and social service needs. In every service provided, this ministry aims to reflect the compassion of Jesus Christ through sensitivity to the ever-changing ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity of communities within the diocese. The Social Ministry Secretariat brings the message of Christ's love to the people of Rhode Island in tangible ways. These offices provide resources to communities in the areas of family, the sanctity of life, immigration, emergency assistance, and so much more. This secretariat seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of parishioners and neighbors while always addressing injustice and advocating for legislative change at the local and national levels.

Serves West End, Elmwood and South Providence. Also serves Greater Providence and State of Rhode Island depending on program and service needs. **Holiday programs for West end residents ONLY.** A multi-service organization providing infant/toddler and pre-school day care for children. After school programs, tutoring and formal educational, recreational, sports and character building programs; minority health education, tobacco use prevention, mentoring, family and individual counseling, social case work, girls emergency shelter, boys group home, boys supervised living program. Addresses problems related to housing, unemployment, civic responsibility, voter registration and food distribution. Administers the Providence Comprehensive Emergency Services (CES) Program for prevention of child abuse. The Family Renewal Center (FRC) provides special services to families of color. Project New Hope and Youth New Futures (YNF) serve youth returning from the Rhode Island Training School. Child Adolescent Service (CASSP) serves adolescents experiencing mental health problems. ** John Hope Shelter, 272-0767 81 Parade Street, Providence 02909 Services: Residential emergency group shelter for girls ages 13 - 17. Offers counseling and planning for long-term placement. ** Comprehensive Emergency Services, 455-2330 7 Thomas P. Whitten Way, Providence 02903, Fax: 223-3465 Director: Max Arias Services: 24 hour crisis intervention, case management, counseling, homemaker service, parent education, day care and emergency foster care. Participation is voluntary and parents are required to sign an agreement before services are provided. Eligibility requirements: families with children under 18. Income Source: United Way; grants; fees; government; donations. VOAD Contact: Max Arias E-mail [email protected] Richmond Flowers [email protected]

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.

Emergency/ transitional Shelter, Soup Kitchen every weekday.

RIEMA's primary mission is to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect Rhode Island's infrastructure from all types of dangers through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. VOAD Contact: Joe Cournoyer E-mail [email protected]

Collects, processes and distributes donated food to participating 501 (C) (3) non-profit agencies.

Services: Provides immediate emergency relief assistance to families suffering losses caused by disasters. Other services include counseling, financial assistance and world wide communication programs for military families and veterans. In addition to emergency response, the American Red Cross also provides educational programs designed to help people prepare for and prevent emergencies with Health and Safety programs in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (A.E.D.); water safety swimming training; health training for special health projects such as AIDS education. Volunteer community services include the training and placement of volunteers in all service area mentioned above.

AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs � and supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs � for all people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion.

Services: The Corporation for National and Community Service was formed to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet community needs. Each year, more than 1.5 million individuals of all ages and backgrounds help meet local needs through a wide array of service opportunities. These include projects in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security and other critical areas through the Corporation's three major programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. National Office Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 Tel.: (202) 606-5000 TTY: (202) 606-3472 e-mail: [email protected] VOAD Contact: Vin Marzullo E-mail: [email protected]

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