Blackstone Valley Community Action Program Community Center

Address

210 West Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 475-5071

www.bvcap.org

Description:

The Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP) is a non-profit agency and a member of the nation-wide network of Community Action Programs. Our mission is to assist low-moderate income people and empower them to become self-reliant, responsible citizens. Our programs are funded through federal, state and local grants. The Woodlawn Community Center site offers: academic skills development, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA- during tax season), Parents as Teachers (PAT), Project Undercover and a rental assistance program.

Each year BVCAP serves over 12,000 families living in Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln and Woonsocket. Our staff of over fifty people reflects the ethnic diversity of our community, enabling us to be sensitive to our clients!€™ culture and language, and to provide them with the best possible support.

BVCAP continues to impact the quality of life in our community by improving housing options for low income families, preparing youth and adults to be educated, productive workers, and providing jobs for over fifty people within our organization.

Special Notes/Funding

RI Community Food Bank member agency

Description

BVCAP has a food pantry available to low-income families on weekdays. Clients are scheduled to come in on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You can receive free food twice a month by appointment only.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM; by appointment.

Required Documents

Photo ID, Birth Certificates for children, Social Security card, Proof of Income, Proof of Address

Eligibility

Residents of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln and Pawtucket only

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

To Scheduled an Appointment Call (401) 475-5069

Languages

Spanish, Portuguese, Interpreter Available

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket

Geography Served

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Central Falls
      • Cumberland
      • Lincoln
      • Pawtucket
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Description

Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program (PAT) The Parent’s as Teachers Evidence-Based Home Visiting Model is the comprehensive home-visiting, parent education model used by Parents as Teachers affiliates. The model provides services to families with children from prenatal through kindergarten. There are four dynamic components to the Parent as Teachers model: -Personal Visits -Group Connections -Resource Network -Child Screening

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

Call for more Information

Eligibility

Families with children from prenatal through Kindergarten

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website

Languages

Spanish, Portuguese, Interpreter Available

Service Area

Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket

Geography Served

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Central Falls
      • Cumberland
      • Lincoln
      • Pawtucket

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-475-5071
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6100.3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

Special Notes/Funding

VITA 2022

Description

Blackstone Valley Community Action Program provides free tax assistance to those with an annual income less than $54,000. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site at BVCAP is open from January until April, with IRS trained, tested and certified tax preparers.

Hours

Open from January - April, Call for an Appointment

Required Documents

-Valid Proof of identification -Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents -All previous year W-2 & 1099 forms -Copy of previous year Federal Tax Return if possible -Child and Dependent Care Expense -For direct deposit bring a check or savings account number with routing number

Eligibility

Earned $55,000 or less To qualify for Property Tax Relief Credit (please note it is total household size and total household income): An individual must be (all of the qualifiers below) - Elderly or disabled - Receive Social Security Benefits - Lived in RI for 12 months - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to Make an Appointment

Languages

Spanish, Portuguese, Interpreter Available

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DT-8800.9300) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Intake Process:

    Call or Visit Website

    Program Fees:

    N/A

    Languages:

    Spanish, Interpreter Available

    Eligibility:

    Varies by Program

    Handicap Accessible?

    Yes

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    AKA:

    BVCAP Woodlawn Community Center

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    June 20, 2024

    Legal Status:

    Private, Non-Profit

    Special Notes/Funding

    RI Community Food Bank member agency

    Description

    BVCAP has a food pantry available to low-income families on weekdays. Clients are scheduled to come in on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You can receive free food twice a month by appointment only.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM; by appointment.

    Required Documents

    Photo ID, Birth Certificates for children, Social Security card, Proof of Income, Proof of Address

    Eligibility

    Residents of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln and Pawtucket only

    Fees

    N/A

    Intake Procedure

    To Scheduled an Appointment Call (401) 475-5069

    Languages

    Spanish, Portuguese, Interpreter Available

    Offered Outside of Physical Location

    Yes

    Service Area

    Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket

    Geography Served

      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.

    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Central Falls
        • Cumberland
        • Lincoln
        • Pawtucket
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program (PAT) The Parent’s as Teachers Evidence-Based Home Visiting Model is the comprehensive home-visiting, parent education model used by Parents as Teachers affiliates. The model provides services to families with children from prenatal through kindergarten. There are four dynamic components to the Parent as Teachers model: -Personal Visits -Group Connections -Resource Network -Child Screening

    Hours

    Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Required Documents

    Call for more Information

    Eligibility

    Families with children from prenatal through Kindergarten

    Fees

    N/A

    Intake Procedure

    Call or Visit Website

    Languages

    Spanish, Portuguese, Interpreter Available

    Service Area

    Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket

    Geography Served

      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.

    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Central Falls
        • Cumberland
        • Lincoln
        • Pawtucket

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-475-5071
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6100.3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    VITA 2022

    Description

    Blackstone Valley Community Action Program provides free tax assistance to those with an annual income less than $54,000. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site at BVCAP is open from January until April, with IRS trained, tested and certified tax preparers.

    Hours

    Open from January - April, Call for an Appointment

    Required Documents

    -Valid Proof of identification -Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents -All previous year W-2 & 1099 forms -Copy of previous year Federal Tax Return if possible -Child and Dependent Care Expense -For direct deposit bring a check or savings account number with routing number

    Eligibility

    Earned $55,000 or less To qualify for Property Tax Relief Credit (please note it is total household size and total household income): An individual must be (all of the qualifiers below) - Elderly or disabled - Receive Social Security Benefits - Lived in RI for 12 months - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call to Make an Appointment

    Languages

    Spanish, Portuguese, Interpreter Available

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      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.

    • Rhode Island
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DT-8800.9300) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      210 West Ave
      Pawtucket, RI 02860

      Physical (Primary)

      210 West Avenue
      Pawtucket, RI 02860

      Contacts

      Vincent Ceglie

      Primary Contact

      Executive Director

      Oversees all of BVCAP including Woodlawn Center location

      (401) 723-4520

      vceglie@bvcap.org

      Carly Quinilla

      Program Manager, Health Families America

      (401) 723-4520 x240

      cquinilla@bvcap.org

      Food Pantry Manager

      (401) 475-4520

      Shana DeFelice

      Program Director

      Parents as Teachers/Home Based Parenting Education

      (401) 723-4520 x240

      SDeFelice@bvcap.org

      Valerie Benoit

      Building Manager

      BVCAP Woodlawn Community Center

      (401) 475-5071

      vbenoit@bvcap.org

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 475-5071

      Fax

      (401) 725-6550

      Food Pantry Appointment

      (401) 475-5069

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