Providence Housing Authority
Address
100 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-6400
Description:
***COVID-19: Extending a program delivering food to more than 1,000 elderly and/or disabled housing authority residents on a monthly basis.
The Providence Housing Authority, Department of Resident Services, provides the following services for public housing residents of Providence. (Some of these services can also be accessed by members of the surrounding communities.)
!¢ ABE, GED, ESL programs
!¢ Job Training
!¢ Licensed child care, after school and summer youth programming
!¢ Financial Opportunity Center
!¢ First Time Home ownership program (Section 8)
!¢ Resident Service Coordinator programs (family and high rise residents)
!¢ Family Self Sufficiency program (public housing and Section 8)
Services
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Description
06/25/17 SOON TO MERGE WITH THE GENESIS CENTER The Providence Housing Authority offers Adult Basic Education in line with GED Prep, as well as an ESL Program
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Rhode Island Resident
Fees
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Intake Procedure
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Description
06/25/17 SOON TO MERGE WITH THE GENESIS CENTER The Providence Housing Authority offers Adult Basic Education in line with GED Prep, as well as an ESL Program
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Rhode Island Resident
Fees
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Intake Procedure
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Description
06/25/17 SOON TO MERGE WITH THE GENESIS CENTER The Providence Housing Authority offers Adult Basic Education in line with GED Prep, as well as an ESL Program
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Rhode Island Resident
Fees
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Intake Procedure
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Special Notes/Funding
***COVID-19: Extending a program delivering food to more than 1,000 elderly and/or disabled housing authority residents on a monthly basis.
Description
The Providence Housing Authority, Department of Resident Services, 50 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, 02909, provides the following services for public housing residents of Providence. * Counseling, case management, referrals, medical supports (high rise residents). * Family Self Sufficiency program (public housing and Section 8). * ABE,GED,ESL programs. * Licensed child care, After school and summer youth programming. * First Time Home Buyer Program (Section 8). * Job Training
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM; Summer until 4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Income-Based, Elderly and/or Disabled
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Providence
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence
- Providence County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
VITA 2021 - Site Closed
Description
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of tax preparers are IRS trained, tested, and certified to help people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit program receive the tax credits they deserve. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. You must bring a copy of your previous year's return, all financial statements pertaining to tax year 2019, your social security card, and a picture ID.
Hours
January 21-April 14 Tue 3:00PM-8:00PM, Thu-Fri 10:00AM-3:00PM (Closed Holidays)
Required Documents
Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2019 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2018 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 $56,000 or less in 2019 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 all of 2019 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call 401-781-6110
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
None
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM; Summer hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Call or Walk-in
Program Fees:
Varies by Program
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Varies by Program
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
PHA
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 26, 2021
Legal Status:
Federal
Year Incorporated:
1939
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
06/25/17 SOON TO MERGE WITH THE GENESIS CENTER The Providence Housing Authority offers Adult Basic Education in line with GED Prep, as well as an ESL Program
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Rhode Island Resident
Fees
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Intake Procedure
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Description
06/25/17 SOON TO MERGE WITH THE GENESIS CENTER The Providence Housing Authority offers Adult Basic Education in line with GED Prep, as well as an ESL Program
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Rhode Island Resident
Fees
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Intake Procedure
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Description
06/25/17 SOON TO MERGE WITH THE GENESIS CENTER The Providence Housing Authority offers Adult Basic Education in line with GED Prep, as well as an ESL Program
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Rhode Island Resident
Fees
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Intake Procedure
Contact Enrollment at 401-709-6422.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Special Notes/Funding
***COVID-19: Extending a program delivering food to more than 1,000 elderly and/or disabled housing authority residents on a monthly basis.
Description
The Providence Housing Authority, Department of Resident Services, 50 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, 02909, provides the following services for public housing residents of Providence. * Counseling, case management, referrals, medical supports (high rise residents). * Family Self Sufficiency program (public housing and Section 8). * ABE,GED,ESL programs. * Licensed child care, After school and summer youth programming. * First Time Home Buyer Program (Section 8). * Job Training
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM; Summer until 4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Income-Based, Elderly and/or Disabled
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Providence
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence
- 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
Special Notes/Funding
VITA 2021 - Site Closed
Description
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of tax preparers are IRS trained, tested, and certified to help people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit program receive the tax credits they deserve. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. You must bring a copy of your previous year's return, all financial statements pertaining to tax year 2019, your social security card, and a picture ID.
Hours
January 21-April 14 Tue 3:00PM-8:00PM, Thu-Fri 10:00AM-3:00PM (Closed Holidays)
Required Documents
Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2019 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2018 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 $56,000 or less in 2019 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 all of 2019 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call 401-781-6110
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
None
Address Listings
Mailing
100 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903-4129
Physical (Primary)
100 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
Contacts
Melissa Sanzaro
Primary Contact
Executive Director
(401) 751-6400 x1133
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 751-6400
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