Blackstone Valley Community Action Program Community Center
Address
210 West Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 475-5069
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.
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.
Services
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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
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
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Contact
Description
Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program (PAT) The Parentâs 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
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- Pawtucket
- 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 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
- Rhode Island
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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:
April 10, 2023
Legal Status:
Private, Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
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
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- Pawtucket
- 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.
Contact
Description
Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program (PAT) The Parentâs 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
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- Pawtucket
- 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 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
- 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.
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
Angel Resto
Manager
Food Pantry
(401) 475-5069 x111
Shana DeFelice
Program Director
Parents as Teachers/Home Based Parenting Education
(401) 723-4520 x240
Valerie Benoit
Phone Numbers
Food Pantry Appointment
(401) 475-5069
Fax
(401) 725-6550
Main Phone
(401) 475-5071
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