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Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP)

32 Goff Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 723-4520

www.bvcap.org

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. Their mission is to assist low-moderate income people and empower them to become self-reliant, responsible citizens. Their programs are funded through federal, state and local grants.

Services: Food Pantry, SNAP Applications, Tax Assistance, Project Undercover (diapers, socks, underwear, etc), Education & Job Training, Energy & Weatherization Programs, Family Services, Housing Services, Senior Services

Primary Services:

Electric Service Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
LIHEAP helps keep families warm through the winter by assisting families with energy costs and reducing the severity of energy-related crises.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Proof of Income
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 401-723-0227 to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Providence
Central Falls
Cumberland
Lincoln
North Smithfield
Pawtucket
Contact
Name: Vincent Ceglie
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 401-723-4520
Email: vceglie@bvcap.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Heating Assistance
  Number: 401-723-0227
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
LIHEAP helps keep families warm through the winter by assisting families with energy costs and reducing the severity of energy-related crises.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM
Required Documents
Proof of Income
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 401-723-0227 to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Providence
Central Falls
Cumberland
Lincoln
North Smithfield
Pawtucket
Contact
Name: Vincent Ceglie
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 401-723-4520
Email: vceglie@bvcap.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Heating Assistance
  Number: 401-723-0227
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-723-4520
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Home Based Parenting Education [Show Definition Details]
Description
BVCAPâs Healthy Families America is a long term family visiting program for expectant mothers or families with children under three months of age. It is meant to promote positive growth and development in children while building the strengths of their families and protective factors. Reduce child maltreatment; Improve parent-child interactions and childrenâs social-emotional well-being; Increase school readiness; Promote child physical health and development; Promote positive parenting; Promote family self-sufficiency; Increase access to primary care medical services and community services; and decrease child injuries and emergency department use.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Pregnant Moms, Families, Children 3 months or younger
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, Interpreter services available
Service Area
Albion, Manville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Providence
Central Falls
Cumberland
Lincoln
Pawtucket
Providence
Contact
Name: Vincent Ceglie
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 401-723-4520
Email: vceglie@bvcap.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-723-4520
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Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs [Show Definition Details]
Description
BVCAPâs Healthy Families America is a long term family visiting program for expectant mothers or families with children under three months of age. It is meant to promote positive growth and development in children while building the strengths of their families and protective factors.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Pregnant Moms Families Children 3 months or younger
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish Portuguese Creole Interpreter services available
Service Area
Central Falls Cumberland Lincoln Pawtucket Providence
Geography Served
None
Contact
Name: Vincent Ceglie
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 401-723-4520
Email: vceglie@bvcap.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-723-4520
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Rent Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
BVCAP will assist with rent when for those who meet guidelines and ar eable to prove sustainability of income for future rent payments. ONLY when funds are available.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Proof of Income
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines, prove sustainability of income to make future rent paymnets
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 401-723-4520 to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Providence
Central Falls
Cumberland
Lincoln
North Smithfield
Pawtucket
Contact
Name: Vincent Ceglie
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 401-723-4520
Email: vceglie@bvcap.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-723-4520
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Utility Bill Payment Plans [Show Definition Details]
Description
BVCAP will assist with utility payments when for those who meet guidelines.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Proof of Income
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 401-723-4520 to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Providence
Central Falls
Cumberland
Lincoln
North Smithfield
Pawtucket
Contact
Name: Vincent Ceglie
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 401-723-4520
Email: vceglie@bvcap.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-723-4520
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Weatherization Programs [Show Definition Details]
Description
BVCAPâS weatherization program is available to assist income eligible residents in upgrading their homes to reduce heating bills by providing house energy efficiency services to households that already qualify for LIHEAP. Some of the services include installing insulation as needed and boiler repair/replacement. Health and safety measures are also provided, such as, installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, reducing drafts, and providing proper ventilation. Tenants with landlord approval and homeowners are eligible for weatherization.
Hours
Call for an appointment
Required Documents
Proof of Income
Eligibility
Households must document income and family size and fall into the guideline
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment (401-723-4520)
Service Area
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Providence
Central Falls
Cumberland
Lincoln
North Smithfield
Pawtucket
Contact
Name: Vincent Ceglie
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 401-723-4520
Email: vceglie@bvcap.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Heating Assistance
  Number: 401-723-0227
[Edit Service Details]