NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
Address
719 Front Street, Suite 103
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-0993
Description:
A non-profit community development corporation that makes affordable rental and home ownership available for low and moderate income residents.
Services:
Restores abandoned houses, revitalizes neighborhoods, strengthens the economic base and improves the quality of life. Provides Home Buyer Ed classes, Financial Fitness, Landlord Training and Reverse Mortgage counseling.
HomeSafe Program-Rent Payment Assistance
Services
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Description
Does not help homeowners in crisis. For mortgage help please refer callers to 1-800-995-4673 Non-profit community development corporation that makes affordable rental and home ownership available for low and moderate income residents. Restores abandoned houses, revitalizes neighborhoods, strengthens the economic base and improves the quality of life. Provides Home Buyer Ed classes, Financial Fitness, Landlord Training and Reverse Mortgage counseling.
Hours
8am - 5pm, M - F
Eligibility
Low to moderate income
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Northern RI, Blackstone Valley
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.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
State Level
Description
Accessing Home Program
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Contact Joyce Welch
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.
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.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
If youâve experienced any of the following short term emergencies, you may be eligible Temporary sickness or disability Reduction of income in the last 90 days Moving from shelter to permanent housing Need to move due to domestic violence Need to move due to lead paint poisoning of children Need to move due to fire or other disaster Need to move due to severe code violations or condemnation Need to move due to foreclosure or eviction
Description
The HomeSafe program is designed to offer one time financial assistance for households facing a short term emergency with the goal of ensuring households remain housed. Eligible households must demonstrate that they have the resources to remain stably housed once the HomeSafe funds have been provided.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Proof of residency (license, State-issued ID, etc.) OR proof of a Domestic Violence Waiver The first page of your last tax return (including the list of all members residing in your household) All income documents for ALL household members. These may include any of the following that apply: (1) most recent paystub, (2) Social Security benefit letter, (3) Social Security Disability benefit letter, (4) Pension or Retirement Income documentation â IRA, 401K, etc., (5) Unemployment, TDI, Workerâs Comp or TCI benefit letter, (6) most recent bank statement for checking and savings accounts Child Support documentation if applicable The Leases from all owned rental properties if applicable Documentation of short term emergency. This could include a termination letter, past paystubs, a police report, service provider letters, Dept. of Health minimum housing or building official letters, etc. Documentation of needed financial assistance. This could include past due utility bills, a demand notice for past due rent or mortgage payments, etc.
Eligibility
In order to receive assistance under the HomeSafe program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Have experienced a short term emergency that has made it difficult to pay housing-related expenses Have been Rhode Island residents since May 1, 2019 OR have a Domestic Violence waiver Have a household income or below 50% of the Area Median Income. âHouseholdâ is defined by the total number of people residing at the address you enter into your application. âIncomeâ is defined as all income sources, regardless of taxable status, for all persons residing in the household.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Apply Online
Languages
Spanish
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Intake Process:
Call or Walk-in
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
Low-income
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Formerly Woonsocket Development Corporation
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 26, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Does not help homeowners in crisis. For mortgage help please refer callers to 1-800-995-4673 Non-profit community development corporation that makes affordable rental and home ownership available for low and moderate income residents. Restores abandoned houses, revitalizes neighborhoods, strengthens the economic base and improves the quality of life. Provides Home Buyer Ed classes, Financial Fitness, Landlord Training and Reverse Mortgage counseling.
Hours
8am - 5pm, M - F
Eligibility
Low to moderate income
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Northern RI, Blackstone Valley
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.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
State Level
Description
Accessing Home Program
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Contact Joyce Welch
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.
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.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
If youâve experienced any of the following short term emergencies, you may be eligible Temporary sickness or disability Reduction of income in the last 90 days Moving from shelter to permanent housing Need to move due to domestic violence Need to move due to lead paint poisoning of children Need to move due to fire or other disaster Need to move due to severe code violations or condemnation Need to move due to foreclosure or eviction
Description
The HomeSafe program is designed to offer one time financial assistance for households facing a short term emergency with the goal of ensuring households remain housed. Eligible households must demonstrate that they have the resources to remain stably housed once the HomeSafe funds have been provided.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Proof of residency (license, State-issued ID, etc.) OR proof of a Domestic Violence Waiver The first page of your last tax return (including the list of all members residing in your household) All income documents for ALL household members. These may include any of the following that apply: (1) most recent paystub, (2) Social Security benefit letter, (3) Social Security Disability benefit letter, (4) Pension or Retirement Income documentation â IRA, 401K, etc., (5) Unemployment, TDI, Workerâs Comp or TCI benefit letter, (6) most recent bank statement for checking and savings accounts Child Support documentation if applicable The Leases from all owned rental properties if applicable Documentation of short term emergency. This could include a termination letter, past paystubs, a police report, service provider letters, Dept. of Health minimum housing or building official letters, etc. Documentation of needed financial assistance. This could include past due utility bills, a demand notice for past due rent or mortgage payments, etc.
Eligibility
In order to receive assistance under the HomeSafe program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Have experienced a short term emergency that has made it difficult to pay housing-related expenses Have been Rhode Island residents since May 1, 2019 OR have a Domestic Violence waiver Have a household income or below 50% of the Area Median Income. âHouseholdâ is defined by the total number of people residing at the address you enter into your application. âIncomeâ is defined as all income sources, regardless of taxable status, for all persons residing in the household.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Apply Online
Languages
Spanish
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
719 Front Street, Suite 103
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Mailing
719 Front Street Suite 103
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Contacts
Margaux Morisseau
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 762-0993
Fax
(401) 769-1010
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