Full Resource Name:
Blackstone Valley Community Action Program
32 Goff Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-4520
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]
LIHEAP helps keep families warm through the winter by assisting families with energy costs and reducing the severity of energy-related crises.
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Proof of Income
Must meet income guidelines
No Fees
Call 401-723-0227 to schedule an appointment
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
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| Name: | Vincent Ceglie |
| Title: | Executive Director |
| Phone: | 401-723-4520 |
| Email: | vceglie@bvcap.org |
| Name: | Heating Assistance |
| Number: | 401-723-0227 |
Furniture [Show Definition Details]
Furniture vouchers
No Fees
Call
Spanish
Central Falls, Pawtucket
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
LIHEAP helps keep families warm through the winter by assisting families with energy costs and reducing the severity of energy-related crises.
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM
Proof of Income
Must meet income guidelines
No Fees
Call 401-723-0227 to schedule an appointment
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
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| Name: | Vincent Ceglie |
| Title: | Executive Director |
| Phone: | 401-723-4520 |
| Email: | vceglie@bvcap.org |
| Name: | Heating Assistance |
| Number: | 401-723-0227 |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-723-4520 |
Home Based Parenting Education [Show Definition Details]
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.
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
None
Pregnant Moms, Families, Children 3 months or younger
No fees
Call for Information
Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, Interpreter services available
Albion, Manville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket
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| Name: | Vincent Ceglie |
| Title: | Executive Director |
| Phone: | 401-723-4520 |
| Email: | vceglie@bvcap.org |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-723-4520 |
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs [Show Definition Details]
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.
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
None
Pregnant Moms Families Children 3 months or younger
Free
Call for Information
Spanish Portuguese Creole Interpreter services available
Central Falls Cumberland Lincoln Pawtucket Providence
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| Name: | Vincent Ceglie |
| Title: | Executive Director |
| Phone: | 401-723-4520 |
| Email: | vceglie@bvcap.org |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-723-4520 |
Rent Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
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.
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Proof of Income
Must meet income guidelines, prove sustainability of income to make future rent paymnets
No Fees
Call 401-723-4520 to schedule an appointment
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
|
| Name: | Vincent Ceglie |
| Title: | Executive Director |
| Phone: | 401-723-4520 |
| Email: | vceglie@bvcap.org |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-723-4520 |
RSVP Program [Show Definition Details]
A program of BVCAP: RSVP provides opportunities for seniors 55+ to share their time, experience, knowledge and interests with others in the community. RSVP volunteers are connected to networks of seniors who use their skills to provide services and support throughout the community. RSVP volunteers: - Provide administrative support, nutrition education, SNAP resources, and community referrals for hunger - Deliver meals to home bound clients 5 days a week - Provide home visits and companionship to homebound clients - Participate with the Wellness Initiatives exercise trainings such as armchair aerobics, water aerobics, line dancing, and tap dancing at Senior Services in Woonsocket - Assist in ongoing recruitment, enrollment, and program management of A Matter of Balance (an Evidence Based Fall Prevention Program) - Collect, sort, recycle, reuse, or repurpose recyclable materials in Woonsocket RI and surrounding areas - Provide education, outreach, and information on disaster preparedness - Participate in recognizing and assisting veterans and their families with clothing, heating assistance, weatherization benefits, nutritional information, SNAP, and other community and government resources - Partner with persons of disabilities from one on one or small group activities in the catchment area
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Age 55+
No Fees
Call or apply online http://bvcap.org/senior-services/
Central Falls, Pawtucket
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Utility Bill Payment Plans [Show Definition Details]
BVCAP will assist with utility payments when for those who meet guidelines.
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Proof of Income
Must meet income guidelines
No Fees
Call 401-723-4520 to schedule an appointment
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
|
| Name: | Vincent Ceglie |
| Title: | Executive Director |
| Phone: | 401-723-4520 |
| Email: | vceglie@bvcap.org |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-723-4520 |
Weatherization Programs [Show Definition Details]
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.
Call for an appointment
Proof of Income
Households must document income and family size and fall into the guideline
N/A
Call to make an appointment (401-723-4520)
Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Smithfield.
|
| Name: | Vincent Ceglie |
| Title: | Executive Director |
| Phone: | 401-723-4520 |
| Email: | vceglie@bvcap.org |
| Name: | Heating Assistance |
| Number: | 401-723-0227 |
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Call for Information
Program Fees:
Varies by Program
Languages:
Spanish
Portuguese
Creole
Eligibility:
Varies Upon Program
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
BVCAP; RSVP
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 5, 2020
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1965
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
| Physical (Primary) | 32 Goff Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 |
| Mailing | 32 Goff Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 |
Contacts
| Vincent Ceglie (Primary) | |
| General Email | General Email |
| Shana DeFelice |
Phone Numbers
| Main Phone (Primary) | Main Phone (401) 723-4520 |
| Fax | Fax (401) 723-4282 |
| Heating Assistance | Heating Assistance (401) 723-0227 |