Benjamin Church Senior Center
Address
1020 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8458
Description:
Provides medical services, referrals, food stamps, RIPTA bus pass, craft program which delivers items to under-served people, provides van for food shopping in Bristol and Warren, and trips for dental, medical, banking, and theater. Provides daily lunch for $3. Call for reservation.
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Region 5 Subcontracted by East Bay Community Action Agency
Description
SHIP Counseling
Hours
By appointment only
Eligibility
Medicare clients
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call Elizabeth or Maria Ursini 401-253-8458 to schedule an appointment
Languages
Portuguese
Service Area
Bristol
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Bristol
- Bristol County
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Description
Daily Lunch, senior services/advocacy and activities. Bus services for shopping, lunch program, banking, post office, medical (Bristol and Warren), activities at Senior Center
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:30PM; Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30AM-12:30PM; Transportation: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM
Eligibility
50 years or older
Fees
Membership: Bristol Residents no fee, Non-Residents $10/year
Intake Procedure
Walk-in. Transportation available
Service Area
Bristol
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Bristol County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
VITA 2021 - Site Closed
Description
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of Volunteer 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
*Closed for VITA 2021 Season
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 $57,000 or less in 2020 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
By appointment only, call 401-435-7876
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Office Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:30PM
Transportation Mon-Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM
Intake Process:
Call or Walk in
Program Fees:
No Fees
Languages:
Khmer, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese
Eligibility:
Varies by Program
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Bristol Senior Center; Bristol Human Services & Public Welfare; Bristol EBCAP
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 25, 2022
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Special Notes/Funding
Region 5 Subcontracted by East Bay Community Action Agency
Description
SHIP Counseling
Hours
By appointment only
Eligibility
Medicare clients
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call Elizabeth or Maria Ursini 401-253-8458 to schedule an appointment
Languages
Portuguese
Service Area
Bristol
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Bristol
- 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.
Description
Daily Lunch, senior services/advocacy and activities. Bus services for shopping, lunch program, banking, post office, medical (Bristol and Warren), activities at Senior Center
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:30PM; Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30AM-12:30PM; Transportation: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM
Eligibility
50 years or older
Fees
Membership: Bristol Residents no fee, Non-Residents $10/year
Intake Procedure
Walk-in. Transportation available
Service Area
Bristol
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- 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.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
VITA 2021 - Site Closed
Description
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of Volunteer 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
*Closed for VITA 2021 Season
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 $57,000 or less in 2020 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
By appointment only, call 401-435-7876
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing
1020 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Physical (Primary)
1020 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 253-8458
Fax
(401) 253-8009
Human Services and Public Welfare
(401) 253-4831
VITA
(401) 435-7876
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