Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island - Greater Providence, Inc
Address
460 Harris Avenue
Suite 203
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 831-5424
Description:
An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Greater Providence area of Rhode Island dedicated to building decent, affordable housing with families that live in substandard and unaffordable housing and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Their vision is seeing that all residents of the Greater Providence area live in decent, affordable homes.
Services
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Description
HabitatPVD is offering a program to help older adults live in their homes longer. Program highlights include: A free comprehensive health, safety and home performance assessment. A free basic package of aging-in-place modifications and repairs valued at almost $500 (grab rails, lighting, light-touch painting, cleaning and more). Linking to other available home repair programs and funds and referrals to other services in the area as needed. Connecting to volunteer opportunities. Access to apply for zero percent interest loan for more costly measures.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:30PM
Required Documents
ID, Proof of Income, Ownership, and Insurance
Eligibility
Homeowner who is age 65+ Living at or below 80% of the area median income Proof of home insurance Willing to partner through volunteering
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Complete the inquiry form found online at www.habitatpvd.org or call Cindy at 401-831-5424 x200
Languages
English; Spanish
Service Area
Central Falls North Providence Pawtucket Providence East Providence and East Bay Area down to Newport
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Newport County
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- East Providence
- North Providence
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Bristol County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Greater Providence area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support.
Required Documents
All first-time volunteers must complete the volunteer waiver. Homeownership inquiry form.
Eligibility
All are welcome Youth Volunteers: Construction volunteers must be 16 and those age 16-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. ReStore volunteers must be 14 and those age 14-15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Applicants for homeownership must meet three criteria: Need for better housing, Ability to pay an affordable mortgage, Willingness to partner including completing required hours of "sweat equity"
Fees
No fees. Donation welcome.
Intake Procedure
All first-time volunteers must complete the volunteer waiver. Upon receipt of your waiver HfH will be in contact to schedule your service, answer questions, and go over expectations. To learn about homeownership complete the inquiry form found online or call.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Greater Providence area
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:30PM
Intake Process:
Call or email to get involved.
Program Fees:
No fees. Donations welcome
Eligibility:
All are welcome
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
HfH RI
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 30, 2021
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support, To volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, visit the HfH website, call or email.
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
HabitatPVD is offering a program to help older adults live in their homes longer. Program highlights include: A free comprehensive health, safety and home performance assessment. A free basic package of aging-in-place modifications and repairs valued at almost $500 (grab rails, lighting, light-touch painting, cleaning and more). Linking to other available home repair programs and funds and referrals to other services in the area as needed. Connecting to volunteer opportunities. Access to apply for zero percent interest loan for more costly measures.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:30PM
Required Documents
ID, Proof of Income, Ownership, and Insurance
Eligibility
Homeowner who is age 65+ Living at or below 80% of the area median income Proof of home insurance Willing to partner through volunteering
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Complete the inquiry form found online at www.habitatpvd.org or call Cindy at 401-831-5424 x200
Languages
English; Spanish
Service Area
Central Falls North Providence Pawtucket Providence East Providence and East Bay Area down to Newport
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Newport County
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- East Providence
- North Providence
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Bristol County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Greater Providence area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support.
Required Documents
All first-time volunteers must complete the volunteer waiver. Homeownership inquiry form.
Eligibility
All are welcome Youth Volunteers: Construction volunteers must be 16 and those age 16-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. ReStore volunteers must be 14 and those age 14-15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Applicants for homeownership must meet three criteria: Need for better housing, Ability to pay an affordable mortgage, Willingness to partner including completing required hours of "sweat equity"
Fees
No fees. Donation welcome.
Intake Procedure
All first-time volunteers must complete the volunteer waiver. Upon receipt of your waiver HfH will be in contact to schedule your service, answer questions, and go over expectations. To learn about homeownership complete the inquiry form found online or call.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Greater Providence area
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
460 Harris Avenue
Suite 203
Providence, RI 02909
Mailing
460 Harris Avenue
Suite 203
Providence, RI 02909
Contacts
Mark Kravatz
Cindy Sanchez
General Email
Steven Santos
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 831-5424
Fax
(401) 861-5448
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