Providing a Safety Net  |  Promoting Self-sufficiency  |  Increasing Access to Jewish Life
Need Assistance?
401.421.4111. ext. 411

An asterisk (*) indicates a Jewish organization.

Aunt Bertha

Description:

Aunt Bertha is building the country’s most comprehensive online directory of social service organizations. They believe that every person and family should have one place online where they can find help in a time of need – and they’ve been transforming the way social services information is organized and delivered ever since.

Department of Planning and Development
Location:

444 Westminster Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
GET DIRECTIONS >

Phone:

401.680.8400

VISIT THE WEBSITE

Description:

In partnership with our neighborhoods, the Department of Planning and Development plans Providence’s future while respecting its past. We guide physical, social, and economic change in Providence’s neighborhoods and its downtown to shape a more prosperous, sustainable, and beautiful city for all. We offer a wide range of programs and services to residents, businesses and non-profit organizations to achieve our goals of creating great neighborhoods, supporting job creation and stimulating the economy.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Location:

400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20219
GET DIRECTIONS >

Phone:

202.649.6800

VISIT THE WEBSITE

Description:

A home is often a family’s most valuable possession. Preventing avoidable foreclosures helps keep families in their homes, preserves communities, and prevents avoidable loss. The OCC, an independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, ensures that national banks and federal savings associations operate in a safe and sound manner. They provide fair access to financial services and offers responsible homeowners with support to obtain affordable refinancing or loan modifications to help them stay in their homes.

Rhode Island Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Location:

121 South Main Street, Suite 300, Providence RI 02903
GET DIRECTIONS >

Phone:

401.277.8300

VISIT THE WEBSITE

Description:

The Department of Housing and Urban Development sponsors housing counseling agencies to provide free or low cost advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages.

South Coast Fair Housing
Location:

1005 Main Street, Suite 1210 Pawtucket, RI 02860
GET DIRECTIONS >

Phone:

401.285.2550

VISIT THE WEBSITE

Description:

Fair Housing is your right. South Coast Fair Housing works to help ensure that everyone has equal access to housing and provides resources to help you learn more about your rights under the fair housing laws.

United Way 211 – Rhode Island
Location:

50 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909
GET DIRECTIONS >

Phone:

211 or 401.444.0652

VISIT THE WEBSITE

Description:

2-1-1 is the statewide resource center for information and referrals, and it comes with the support and expertise of a national network of referral experts.

 

2-1-1 provides a trained and caring human connection – a call specialist – who helps people find assistance on everything from childcare needs and mental health issues, food and heating assistance, to gambling problems and elder care services. In the event of a significant storm or natural disaster, United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island support state agencies and connects people to critical services.