Tri-County Community Action Agency - North Providence

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Geography Served

Description

Tri-County’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.

Hours

Office: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

I.D,Proof of income,rent receipt,electric bill

Eligibility

Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call first to see if funds are available

Service Area

Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester,

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

RI Community Food Bank member agency

Description

*RELOCATED from 33 Maple Avenue; Distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice, flour and other foods.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM

Required Documents

Photo ID, Proof of Address

Eligibility

Low income

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call first

Service Area

Burrillville, Glocester, Johnston, North Providence, North Smithfield, Smithfield

Geography Served

Contact

Description

LIHEAP:Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.

Hours

Office: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

I.D,proof of income,rent receipt,

Eligibility

Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call to make an appointment

Service Area

Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester,

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Tri-County is continually seeking partnerships with other RI organizations that will allow us to provide even more services to those in need, especially to those in crisis situations.

Description

Through such a partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation, Tri-County is able to assist clients in housing crisis and in emergency need of rent or mortgage assistance. The Rhode Island Foundation’s Basic Human Needs grants support community agencies, such as Tri-County, to provide emergency basic human needs to clients, including housing and rental assistance. Our team of Emergency Services staff are available to answer questions, and connect you with resources to ensure your basic needs are provided, when you need them

Hours

Office: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

I.D,Proof of income, rent receipt

Eligibility

Must meet Income guidelines mirror LIHEAP income guidelines.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call first to see if funds are available,351-2750 x 1913.

Service Area

Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester

Geography Served

Description

Behavioral health treatment is offered for a wide variety of concerns including substance abuse treatment, anxiety and depression, relationship and family counseling, and stress and anger management. Youth Prevention Services

Hours

Mon-Wed: 8:30AM-8:00PM Thu & Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM

Required Documents

Photo ID Insurance Card

Eligibility

Adult Male and Female Adolescence

Fees

All Insurance Self Pay: sliding scale, needs 4 Pay stubs

Intake Procedure

Call First for screening

Languages

Spanish Interpreter Services Available

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

VITA 2022

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 2021, your social security card, and a picture ID.

Hours

Jan 25-October 15 Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM-6:00PM (Closed on Holidays) Appointment/Drop off only

Required Documents

Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2021 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2020 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 2021 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 2021 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

By Appointment/Drop Off Only, Call 401-519-1915

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Weatherization Program assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of energy bills. Energy audits are conducted in the home by our staff of qualified and friendly auditors. Energy audits will determine the need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, pipe wrapping, and replacement of windows. Must meet income eligibility guidelines.

Description

Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies to help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and protect them from the elements. The program provides ceiling insulation, attic venting, double glazed windows, weather-stripping, minor housing envelope repairs, low-flow showerheads, evaporative cooler vent covers, water heater blankets, pipe wrap, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, caulking, and other related energy conservation measures. Weatherization programs may have age, income, disability or other eligibility requirements.

Hours

Call for an appointment

Required Documents

I.D,Rent Receipt,proof of income

Eligibility

Must meet income eligibility guidelines.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call first 401-351-2750 x1913

Service Area

Johnston,North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, and Glocester.

Geography Served

Description

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis. Effective May, 2018 – June 30, 2019 INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $22,459 $1,872 2 $30,451 $2,538 3 $38,443 $3,204 4 $46,435 $3,870 5 $54,427 $4,536 6 $62,419 $5,202 7 $70,411 $5,868 8 $78,403 $6,534

Hours

Thur 8:00AM-5:00PM

Eligibility

Must be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women or guardian of a child under the age of five; and meet income guidelines.

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call 401-351-2750 x6 to make an appointment.

Languages

Spanish

Service Area

North Providence

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Youth Sports Programs: The Tri-County Community Action Agency offers young people in grades K – 8 year round organized athletic opportunities at our facility located on 33 Maple Avenue in North Providence.n addition, we have also run midnight basketball leagues for young adults ages 18 to 24, as well as girls-only basketball leagues. Each year we serve about 1,200 different young people.

Description

6500 square foot gymnasium to provide year round organized athletic leagues for youth within the community. With childhood obesity being a nationwide epidemic and more and more young people showing signs of diabetes, it is imperative that youth have an opportunity to participate in sports and recreational programs. Through a grassroots effort, TCCAA has been able to serve over 10,000 different young people since 2010 in a diverse cross section of organized athletic leagues, including: Indoor Soccer (winter) Floor Hockey (spring) Basketball (summer) Flag Football (fall)

Fees

The cost of registration is only $30 per player, with most equipment included. Scholarships are available to ALL families in need.

Intake Procedure

For more information, contact us at 401-351-2750.

Geography Served

Geography Served

Geography Served

Description

Tri-County’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.

Hours

Office: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

I.D,Proof of income,rent receipt,electric bill

Eligibility

Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call first to see if funds are available

Service Area

Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester,

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

RI Community Food Bank member agency

Description

*RELOCATED from 33 Maple Avenue; Distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice, flour and other foods.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM

Required Documents

Photo ID, Proof of Address

Eligibility

Low income

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call first

Service Area

Burrillville, Glocester, Johnston, North Providence, North Smithfield, Smithfield

Geography Served

Contact

Description

LIHEAP:Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.

Hours

Office: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

I.D,proof of income,rent receipt,

Eligibility

Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call to make an appointment

Service Area

Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester,

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Tri-County is continually seeking partnerships with other RI organizations that will allow us to provide even more services to those in need, especially to those in crisis situations.

Description

Through such a partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation, Tri-County is able to assist clients in housing crisis and in emergency need of rent or mortgage assistance. The Rhode Island Foundation’s Basic Human Needs grants support community agencies, such as Tri-County, to provide emergency basic human needs to clients, including housing and rental assistance. Our team of Emergency Services staff are available to answer questions, and connect you with resources to ensure your basic needs are provided, when you need them

Hours

Office: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

I.D,Proof of income, rent receipt

Eligibility

Must meet Income guidelines mirror LIHEAP income guidelines.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call first to see if funds are available,351-2750 x 1913.

Service Area

Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester

Geography Served

Description

Behavioral health treatment is offered for a wide variety of concerns including substance abuse treatment, anxiety and depression, relationship and family counseling, and stress and anger management. Youth Prevention Services

Hours

Mon-Wed: 8:30AM-8:00PM Thu & Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM

Required Documents

Photo ID Insurance Card

Eligibility

Adult Male and Female Adolescence

Fees

All Insurance Self Pay: sliding scale, needs 4 Pay stubs

Intake Procedure

Call First for screening

Languages

Spanish Interpreter Services Available

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

VITA 2022

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 2021, your social security card, and a picture ID.

Hours

Jan 25-October 15 Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM-6:00PM (Closed on Holidays) Appointment/Drop off only

Required Documents

Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2021 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2020 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 2021 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 2021 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

By Appointment/Drop Off Only, Call 401-519-1915

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Weatherization Program assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of energy bills. Energy audits are conducted in the home by our staff of qualified and friendly auditors. Energy audits will determine the need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, pipe wrapping, and replacement of windows. Must meet income eligibility guidelines.

Description

Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies to help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and protect them from the elements. The program provides ceiling insulation, attic venting, double glazed windows, weather-stripping, minor housing envelope repairs, low-flow showerheads, evaporative cooler vent covers, water heater blankets, pipe wrap, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, caulking, and other related energy conservation measures. Weatherization programs may have age, income, disability or other eligibility requirements.

Hours

Call for an appointment

Required Documents

I.D,Rent Receipt,proof of income

Eligibility

Must meet income eligibility guidelines.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call first 401-351-2750 x1913

Service Area

Johnston,North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, and Glocester.

Geography Served

Description

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis. Effective May, 2018 – June 30, 2019 INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $22,459 $1,872 2 $30,451 $2,538 3 $38,443 $3,204 4 $46,435 $3,870 5 $54,427 $4,536 6 $62,419 $5,202 7 $70,411 $5,868 8 $78,403 $6,534

Hours

Thur 8:00AM-5:00PM

Eligibility

Must be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women or guardian of a child under the age of five; and meet income guidelines.

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call 401-351-2750 x6 to make an appointment.

Languages

Spanish

Service Area

North Providence

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Youth Sports Programs: The Tri-County Community Action Agency offers young people in grades K – 8 year round organized athletic opportunities at our facility located on 33 Maple Avenue in North Providence.n addition, we have also run midnight basketball leagues for young adults ages 18 to 24, as well as girls-only basketball leagues. Each year we serve about 1,200 different young people.

Description

6500 square foot gymnasium to provide year round organized athletic leagues for youth within the community. With childhood obesity being a nationwide epidemic and more and more young people showing signs of diabetes, it is imperative that youth have an opportunity to participate in sports and recreational programs. Through a grassroots effort, TCCAA has been able to serve over 10,000 different young people since 2010 in a diverse cross section of organized athletic leagues, including: Indoor Soccer (winter) Floor Hockey (spring) Basketball (summer) Flag Football (fall)

Fees

The cost of registration is only $30 per player, with most equipment included. Scholarships are available to ALL families in need.

Intake Procedure

For more information, contact us at 401-351-2750.

Geography Served