NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley

02/20/2026

12/06/2025

Excited to see Woonsocket come alive tomorrow with the annual Main Street Holiday Stroll!

NWBRV’s Millrace Kitchen staff and members are looking forward to the newly branded Woonsocket Winter Wonderland Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 6 – a festive, citywide celebration that transforms downtown into a hub of holiday magic. Running from 2:00-8:00pm, the stroll invites families, f...

10/27/2025

We're here with AmeriCorps Alumni, Representative Seth Magaziner who's here to tell us that "national service is important now more than ever!"

We thank you for your support and commitment to AmeriCorps, this works supports 15 Accessing Home AmeriCorps members who are deployed throughout the State providing essential housing stabilization services to thousands of Rhode Islanders every year.

10/08/2025

It may be getting a bit colder out there, but we're still smiling over the incredible summer we had in Woonsocket. Check out what went on at The Millrace Kitchen with youth from Connecting for Children & Families's Summer camp.

This summer, 60 Woonsocket middle schoolers got a taste of something special, literally and figuratively. Through creative, hands-on learning experiences in cooking and music, students explored new skills, discovered hidden talents, and found joy in learning outside the classroom. This initiative wa...

10/06/2025

"The highlight of revolved around celebrating our stunning new stage at River Island Art Park. On Friday, June 13, we joined Senator Jack Reed, Mayor Chris Beauchamp, NeighborWorks America, and local partners at the stage ribbon cutting, just in time for the Friday evening Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series kick off."

What better way to kick off June than celebrating NeighborWorks Week 2025! Staff members at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley pulled out all of the stops to honor the nationwide impact NeighborWorks network organizations have on the lives of community members, especially those here in Woonsocket...

10/06/2025

"Affordable housing is the foundation of a strong, stable community. Building that foundation, however, requires skilled, and knowledgeable professionals. At NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, we’re committed to preparing the next generation of leaders in the housing field. That’s why education and credentialing are central to our Accessing Home AmeriCorps program, where members have the opportunity to earn their Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) certification through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-approved trainings."

NWBRV is still accepting Host Site & AmeriCorps Member applications for the 2025-2026 program year, email [email protected] for more information.

Affordable housing is the foundation of a strong, stable community. Building that foundation, however, requires skilled, and knowledgeable professionals. At NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, we’re committed to preparing the next generation of leaders in the housing field. That’s why educati...

09/12/2025

We're kicking off in a big way with 30 amazing volunteers from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island who are dedicating a full day of service at Fernwood, working alongside future homeowners through the self-help housing program.

09/05/2025

Grateful to have been awarded a 3-year extension on our Levitt AMP grant to continue producing the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series! 🎶

As a community development nonprofit focused on building affordable housing and enriching community life, we believe music is a powerful tool for connection and revitalization. This series brings neighbors together, activates public space, and creates joy in the heart of Woonsocket.

Here’s to years 8–10 of building community through music! Thank you Levitt Foundation!

THIS JUST IN!!! WE’RE BACK!! 🎶

We’re beyond excited to announce that the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series is returning to River Island Art Park....not just for one, but for THREE more years of free, live music, thanks to the generous support of the Levitt Foundation!

Endless gratitude to:
-The fans who show up, dance hard, and cheer loud every week
-The insanely talented artists who light up our stage
-Our rockstar volunteers and partners who work behind the scenes to make magic happen

Because of YOU, the music doesn’t stop. So get ready for more unforgettable nights, community vibes, and stellar artists



📸Ian Chernasky

09/04/2025

Thank you to the Rhode Island School of Design for lending their design genius to us and our friends at Connecting for Children & Families and the support the redesign of the Front Street Family Center to better support families across Northern RI

06/14/2025

What a perfect way to close our NeighborWorks Week!

We joined Senator Jack Reed, Mayor Chris Beauchamp, NeighborWorks America, and local partners at the ribbon cutting for the stunning new stage at River Island Art Park—just in time for the start of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series.

With nearly $450,000 in federal support, this upgraded space is now a stunning home for the musicians that make their way through Woonsocket each summer and a beautiful point of pride for the community.

NeighborWorks Week is all about building strong communities. This stage is now a true centerpiece of that work.

06/12/2025

continues Friday as we launch the 7th Season of Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series with a special of the brand new stage in River Island Art Park.