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Rhode Island Organizations involved in Housing and Community Development

BVCAP
Blackstone Valley Community Action

32 Goff Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
tel: 401-723-4520,
fax: 401-723-3325

CCHC
Church Community Housing Corporation

50 Washington Square
Newport, RI 02840
tel: 401-846-5114
fax: 401-849-7930

Childhood Lead Action Project

In collaboration with the Providence Neighborhood Housing Corporation Lead Hazard Reduction Program, the childhood Lead Action Project Provides information about all areas of lead poisoning prevention

421 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: 401- 785-1310
Fax: 401-941-8156
Margarita Guedes- Education Coordinator

e-mail: CLAP@ids.net
www.shac-ri.org/clap.htm

Don't Borrow Trouble

The DON'T BORROW TROUBLE Rhode Island Campaign is a public education initiative aimed at stopping predatory lending practices in the state. The Campaign seeks to educate families and individuals about how to avoid predatory lending scams and about available community resources.
The DON'T BORROW TROUBLE help line has been established at 800-436-3180 to offer families a safe place to call before they sign anything that puts their home at risk.

48 Nashua Street
Providence, RI 02904
help line at 1- 800-436-3180 (free)
Helen Iasimone- Predatory Lending Program Manager

info@dontborrowtroubleri.org
www.dontborrowtroubleri.org

EBCDC
East Bay Community Development Corporation

150 Franklin Street
Bristol, RI 02809 
tel: 401-253-2080
fax: 401-253-6997

www.ebcdc.org

CWRI
CommunityWorks Rhode Island

693 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907 
tel: 401-273-2330
fax: 401-274-3670

www.communityworksri.org

Grow Smart Rhode Island

Grow Smart Rhode Island is a statewide 501 (c)(3) public interest group representing a broad coalition of partners fighting sprawl by promoting innovative policies and programs to revitalize city and town centers, preserve cultural and natural resources and expand economic opportunities throughout Rhode Island.

235 Promenade Street, Suite 550
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401- 273-5711 Ext # 4
fax: 401- 228-6594
Scott Wolf- Executive Director

www.growsmartri.com

HFHRIGP
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence Inc.

807 Broad Street Box 31
Providence, RI 02907
tel: 401-831-5424
fax: 401-861-5448

www.habitatprovidence.org

HSC
Habitat for Humanity of South County

25 West Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881 
tel: 401-783-2480
fax: 401-783-6190

www.southcountyhabitat.org

Housing Works RI

HousingWorks! represents government, business and community organizations working together to ensure there is adequate housing to sustain and expand Rhode Island’s economy. HousingWorks! members endorse the following goals.

info@housingworksri.com
www.housingworksri.com

LISC
Local Initiative Support Corporation

Helps resident-led, community-based development organizations transform distressed communities and neighborhoods into healthy ones— good places to live, do business, work and raise families. By providing capital, technical expertise, training and information, LISC supports the development of local leadership and the creation of affordable housing, commercial, industrial and community facilities, businesses and jobs. We help neighbors build communities.

National: 501 Seventh Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-455-9800
Fax:  212-682-5929
Local: 229 Waterman Street
Providence, RI 02906
401- 331-0131
401- 861-8866
Barbara Fields- Executive Director

rhodeislandlisc@lisc.org
www.lisc.org

OHC
Olneyville Housing Corporation

1 Curtis Street
Providence, RI 02909
tel: 401-351-8719
fax: 401-351-0019

www.olneyville.org

OMNI Development Corporation

150 Colfax Street
Providence, RI 02905
tel: 401-461-4442
fax: 401-461-7108

www.omnidevelopmentcorp.com

PCDC
Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation

210 West Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
tel: 401-726-1173,
fax: 401-725-3261

www.pawtucketcdc.com

PPSRF
Providence Preservation Society Revolving Fund

24 Meeting Street
Providence, RI 02903
tel: 401-272-2760
fax: 401-273-9190

www.ppsrf.org

Providence Planning Department and Development

400 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
tel: 401-351-4300
fax: 401-351-9533

REACH
Realty Endeavors for Affordable Community Housing

445 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
tel: 401-723-8730
fax: 401-723-5747

RIBA
Rhode Island Builders Association

The Rhode Island Builders Association, established in 1945, is a progressive, non-profit organization addressing the shelter needs of the community.

450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, # 301
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401- 438-7400
Fax: 401-438-7446

info@ribuilders.org
www.ribuilders.org

RIHMFC
Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation

As the state's principal housing agency, we help low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders find houses and apartments they can afford. Get a low-interest loan to buy a house. Find an apartment you can afford. Get money to repair your home or remove hazardous material such as lead paint and asbestos. We even help developers build affordable apartments.

Local: 44 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903-1721
Richard Godfrey- Executive Director
Phone: 401- 457-1212
Fax: 401- 457-1136

rgodfrey@rihousing.com
www.rihousing.com

Rhode Island Kids Count

Rhode island Kids Count is a children policy and advocancy organization that provides information on child well-being, stimulates dialogue on children's issues, and promotes accountability and action.

Local: One Rhode Island
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-351-9400
Fax: 401- 351-1758
Elizabeth Burke Bryant, JD- Executive Director

ebb@rikidscount.org
www.rikidscount.org

Rhode Island Official Website Secretary of State

82 Smith Street, Room 217
Providence, RI 02903
401-222-2357
401-222-1356
Matthew A. Brown

comments@sec.state.ri.us
www.state.ri.us

Rhode Island Realtors Association

The Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, one of the largest professional organizations in the state with over 3,600 members in over 500 offices, has been serving Rhode Islanders since 1948. Advocating for Rhode Island's property owners, the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.

Local: 100 Bignall St
Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: 785-9380 Ext 233

www.riliving.com

Rhode Island State Building Code Commision

Enforce State Building Code on all state properties. Register certain categories of contractors, receive and resolve consumer related Complaints.

1 Capitol Hill
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Phone#: 401-222-3033
Fax#: 401-222-2599

www.state.ri.us/manual/data/queries/stdept_.idc?id=103

Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program

The Statewide Planning Program is charged with preparing and maintaining plans for the physical, economic, and social development of the state; encouraging their implementation; and coordinating the actions of state, local and federal agencies and private individuals within the framework of the state's development goals and policies. The basic charge is established by Sections 42-11-10 and 12 of the General Laws.

Local: One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401- 222-7901
Fax: 401- 222-2083

info@state.ri.us
www.planning.ri.gov

SHAC
Statewide Housing Action Coalition

The Statewide Housing Action Coalition works for safe, decent, affordable and accessible housing for children, families, individuals, those with disabilities and the elderly. Through advocacy and public awareness campaigns, SHAC enlists state and federal support for affordable housing.

48 Nashua St
Providence, RI 02904
401-521-1461

www.shac-ri.org

SHCDC
Smith Hill Community Development Corporation

47 Goddard Street
Providence, RI 02903
tel: 401-521-0159
fax: 401-521-6348

www.smithhillcdc.org

SWAP
Stop Wasting Abandoned Properties Inc.

439 Pine Street
Providence, RI 02907
tel: 401-272-0526
fax: 401-272-5653

The Fund for Community Progress

We're 29 grassroots agencies created in neighborhood where more mainstream resources neverseem to go. We raise our voices for the issues and groups who struggle to be heard. We help real people work to end poverty, hunger, discrimination, illiteracy, violence and lack of affordable housing and health care. We encourage people to roll up their sleeves and build a world of change in our backyards

1604 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-941-7100
Fax: 401-941-7177
Nondas Hurst Voll -Executive Director

info@fundcp.org
www.fundcp.org

The Rhode Island Foundation

The Foundation pursues its mission of connecting private philanthropy to the public good guided by certain principles or core values.The principles that follow serve both as a context and compass for all Foundation objectives, initiatives, programs and services.

One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903
Phone:401- 274-4564
Fax: 401- 331-8085
Ron Gallo- Executive Director

www.rifoundation.org/matriach/default.asp

ULRI
Urban League of Rhode Island

246 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
tel: 401-351-5000
fax: 401-454-5659

www.ulri.org

UWRI
The United Way of Rhode Island

The United Way of Rhode Island is working in 2004 to bring our community together to build community solutions to reduce need in our state. We're joining with a broad array of partners including human service agencies and government agencies; foundations; business leaders, labor and faith-based organizations to identify the issues that matter most and then focus resources on the most effective solutions.

229 Waterman Street
Providence, RI 02906
William Allen- Executive Director
Phone: 401-444-0600
Fax: 401-444-0635

info@uwri.org
www.wcrpc.org

Verizon Bryant Center

Bryant College
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
tel: 401-232-0220

www.verizonbryant.org

WPF
Washington Park Foundation

1311 Broad Street
Providence, RI
tel: 401-781-4551
fax: 401-781-4662

WCRPC
Washington County Regional Planning Council

Our vision for Washington County is a region defined by its rural character, with vibrant village centers, a strong economy, permanently preserved natural areas and farmland, scenic coastline, clean and plentiful water, affordable housing and protected cultural resources, such that the quality of life is maintained for all residents of Washington County, present and future.

Devon Preston Executive Director
P. O. Box 103
Westerly RI 02891
Phone: 401-241-1961

info@wcrpc.org
www.wcrpc.org

WEHDC
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation

392 Cranston Street
Providence, RI 02907
tel: 401-453-3220
fax: 401-453-3222

www.wehdc.org

WBCAP
Westbay Community Action Program Inc.

224 Buttonwood Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
tel: 401-732-4666
fax:401- 732-6965

WNDC
Woonsocket Neighborhood Development Corporation

40 South Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
tel: 401-762-0993
fax: 401-769-1010

www.wndc.org