Description:
Provides hospitality and direct services to the homeless and poor of Rhode Island.
Offers Transitional Housing Program for men and women who are homeless and looking to achieve sobriety.
Permanent supportive housing includes five rooming houses (35 rooms) and 22 apartments. First priority is given to graduates of the 90-Day Transitional Housing Program. Residents live in a clean and sober community and continue to benefit from Amos House programs and services.
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of 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, your social security card, and a picture ID.
Employment Training Programs including: culinary arts, carpentry and literacy training programs.
Additional Services:
Emergency assistance, including help with rent and utilities
Transportation assistance (bus passes and RIPTIX)
Substance abuse counseling, program and referrals
HIV education and referrals
Mental health referrals
Health care on site, once a week
Assistance with dental care
Prescription, eye exams and eyeglass assistance
Legal aid referrals
Help with applications for SSI
Help with applications for food stamps, FIP and other benefits
Personal hygiene items
Housing placement and assistance with housing-related problems
Money management and life skills training
Job training, including the Amos Culinary Education program.
Job placement referrals
Literacy Education
Assistance with continuing education referrals and applications
A mailing address for persons who are homeless
Primary Services:
Adult Basic Education [Show Definition Details]
With the help of an organization called Rhode Island Regional Adult Learning (RIRAL) and support from the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), we began a program of education that would lead to a high school diploma for those who learned best through life skills and real world learning.
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Varies
Adults
No Fees
Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220 x229 Brien Duff Email: bduff@amoshouse.com
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
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| Name: | Michelle Pugh |
| Title: | Workforce Education |
| Phone: | 401-270-0220 |
| Email: | mpugh@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling [Show Definition Details]
Provides hospitality and direct services to the homeless and poor of Rhode Island. Offers Transitional Housing Program for men and women who are homeless and looking to achieve sobriety. Permanent supportive housing includes five rooming houses (35 rooms) and 22 apartments. First priority is given to graduates of the 90-Day Transitional Housing Program. Residents live in a clean and sober community and continue to benefit from Amos House programs and services. Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of 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, your social security card, and a picture ID. Employment Training Programs including: culinary arts, carpentry and literacy training programs. Additional Services: Emergency assistance, including help with rent and utilities Transportation assistance (bus passes and RIPTIX) Substance abuse counseling, program and referrals HIV education and referrals Mental health referrals Health care on site, once a week Assistance with dental care Prescription, eye exams and eyeglass assistance Legal aid referrals Help with applications for SSI Help with applications for food stamps, FIP and other benefits Personal hygiene items Housing placement and assistance with housing-related problems
Varies
Varies
Must be a RI resident
No Fees
Call to make an appointment
Statewide
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| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Case/Care Management [Show Definition Details]
Provides hospitality and direct services to the homeless and low-income. Additional Services: Emergency assistance, including help with rent and utilities Transportation assistance (bus passes and RIPTIX) Substance abuse counseling, program and referrals HIV education and referrals Mental health referrals Health care on site, once a week Assistance with dental care Prescription, eye exams and eyeglass assistance Legal aid referrals Help with applications for SSI Help with applications for food stamps, FIP and other benefits Personal hygiene items Housing placement and assistance with housing-related problems Money management and life skills training Job training, including the Amos Culinary Education program. Job placement referrals Assistance with continuing education referrals and applications A mailing address for persons who are homeless
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Varies
Applicants pre-screened
No Fees
Call for intake Mon-Thu 9:00AM-3:00PM Only
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
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| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
Christmas Meals [Show Definition Details]
CHRISTMAS MEAL
December 25th 11:00AM
None
All
No Fees
Walk in
Spanish
Statewide
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Clothing [Show Definition Details]
Dress for Success
Call for appointment
Varies
All
No Fees
Call for Information
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
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| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Electric Service Payment Assistance - [Temporarily Unavailable] [Show Definition Details]
Assist with last $50 of utility payment. Caller will need rest of funds from another agency/source.
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Termination notice and bill notice
Must only need last $50 of payment
No Fees
Call for Information
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
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| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Type: | Fax |
| Name: | Fax |
| Number: | 401-272-2137 |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance - [Temporarily Unavailable] [Show Definition Details]
Assist with last $50 of utility payment. Caller will need rest of funds from another agency/source.
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Termination notice and bill notice
Must only need last $50 of payment
No Fees
Call for Information
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
|
| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Type: | Fax |
| Name: | Fax |
| Number: | 401-272-2137 |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Identification Application Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Provides hospitality and direct services to the homeless and low-income. For many, obstacles to employment or education may be as simple as replacing an ID or Birth Certificate. Case Managers help those in need cover the fees and navigate the process, in the process opening doors for opportunity.
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Varies
Applicants pre-screened
No Fees
Call for intake Mon-Thu 9:00AM-3:00PM Only
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
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| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
Occupation Specific Job Training [Show Definition Details]
Culinary arts, Carpentry/Weatherization, and Customer Service/Call Center training programs, literacy classes and financial opportunity center, we help men and women gain the skills they need to succeed in todayâs workplace.
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Varies
Applicants pre-screened
No Fees
Contact Amos House at 401-272-0220
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
|
| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Personal/Grooming Supplies [Show Definition Details]
Amos House distributes more than 15,000 individual hygiene packets to men, women, and families each year
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Varies
All
No Fees
Call or Visit for Information
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
|
| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Prescription Expense Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Provides hospitality and direct services to the homeless and low-income including emergency assistance when funds are available.
Social Services Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Applicants pre-screened
No Fees
Call for Information
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
|
| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Recovery Homes/Halfway Houses [Show Definition Details]
Offers Transitional Housing Program for men and women who are homeless and looking to achieve sobriety. Permanent supportive housing includes five rooming houses (35 rooms) and 22 apartments. First priority is given to graduates of the 90-Day Transitional Housing Program. Residents live in a clean and sober community and continue to benefit from Amos House programs and services. Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of 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 2018, your social security card, and a picture ID. Employment Training Programs including: culinary arts, carpentry and literacy training programs. Additional Services: Emergency assistance, including help with rent and utilities Transportation assistance (bus passes and RIPTIX) Substance abuse counseling, program and referrals HIV education and referrals Mental health referrals Health care on site, once a week Assistance with dental care Prescription, eye exams and eyeglass assistance Legal aid referrals Help with applications for SSI Help with applications for food stamps, FIP and other benefits Personal hygiene items Housing placement and assistance with housing-related problems Money management and life skills training Job training, including the Amos Culinary Education program. Job placement referrals Literacy Education Assistance with continuing education referrals and applications A mailing address for persons who are homeless Permanent supportive housing includes five rooming houses (35 rooms) and 22 apartments. First priority is given to graduates of the 90-Day Transitional Housing Program. Residents live in a clean and sober community and continue to benefit from Amos House programs and services.
Varies
Varies
Applicants pre-screened. Clean and Sober Program
No Fees
Intake: Mon-Thu 9:00AM-3:00PM
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
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| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Rent Payment Assistance - [Temporarily Unavailable] [Show Definition Details]
Provides hospitality and direct services to the homeless and low-income including emergency assistance when funds are available.
Social Services Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Applicants pre-screened
No Fees
Call for Information
Spanish, Portuguese
Statewide
|
| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Soup Kitchens [Show Definition Details]
Provides breakfast and lunch. Served over 141,000 free meals in 2019. All meals are balanced, delicious, and nutritionally dense. Feature options for those who may have restrictions pertaining to health or religious food choices.
Breakfast Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-8:00AM Lunch Mon-Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM Closed the first Saturday of every month
None
All
No Fees
Walk-in
Statewide
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| Name: | Michael McCarthy |
| Title: | Soup Kitchen |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
Thanksgiving Meals [Show Definition Details]
THANKSGIVING MEALS 2018
November 22nd 11:00AM
None
All
No Fees
Walk in
Spanish
Statewide
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| Type: | Fax |
| Name: | Fax |
| Number: | 401-272-2137 |
VITA Programs - [Temporarily Unavailable] [Show Definition Details]
VITA 2021
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. EFILE only
Mon, Wed, Sat 10:00AM-2:00PM; Tuesday 5:00 PM-8:30 PM; Thursday 5:00PM-8:30PM. Appointments Preferred; Drop offs on 2/13, 3/13 and 4/3 only
Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2019 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2018 Federal Tax Return if possible Child and Dependent Care Expense For direct deposit bring a check or savings account number with routing number
Earned $57,000 or less in 2020 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 2019 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.
No Fees
Call Sonia at 401-272-0220 to make an appointment
Statewide
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| Name: | Eileen Hayes |
| Title: | President and CEO |
| Phone: | 401-272-0220 x202 |
| Email: | ehayes@amoshouse.com |
| Name: | Main Phone |
| Number: | 401-272-0220 |
General Information
Hours:
Social Services Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Breakfast Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-8:00AM
Lunch Mon-Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM
Dinner Mon-Sat 4pm-5pm
VITA 2021: Mon, Wed, Sat 10:00AM-2:00PM; Tuesday 5:00 PM-8:30 PM; Thursday 5:00PM-8:30PM. Appointments Preferred; Drop offs on 2/13, 3/13 and 4/3 only
Intake Process:
Varies by Program
VITA 2021: Call Sonia at 401-272-0220 to make an appointment
Program Fees:
Varies by Program
Eligibility:
Varies by Program
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 22, 2021
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1976
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
| Physical (Primary) | 460 Pine Street Providence, RI 02907 |
| Mailing | PO Box 72873 Providence, RI 02907 |
Contacts
| Eileen Hayes (Primary) | |
| Douglas Spikes | Douglas Spikes (401) 272-0220 x216 |
| General Email | General Email |
| Michael McCarthy | Michael McCarthy Soup Kitchen (401) 272-0220 |
| Michelle Pugh |
Phone Numbers
| Main Phone (Primary) | Main Phone (401) 272-0220 |
| Fax | Fax (401) 272-2137 |