South County Community Action

Contact

1935 Kingstown Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 273-2000

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Description

Partners with the community to provide culturally competent supportive services and programs to Providence residents in need to promote their achievement of economic self-sufficiency. Provides home energy assistance (heating/utility assistance), home weatherization, appliance management program (provides education, energy saving bulbs and/or replacement refrigerator/freezer), lead safety program, emergency food, food pantry, distributes federal surplus commodities, employment training programs and information/referral assistance, adult basic education, GED, Individual Development Account program (matched savings account and financial literacy education program), VITA (volunteer income tax assistance) program, volunteer opportunities, Parent Leadership Training Initiative (free 20-week civic and leadership skills development class), summer youth employment and case management. SERVICES: - Adult Education - Advocacy - Basic Needs - Benefits Assistance - Career Change Counseling - Career Counseling - Career Development - Career Exploration - Case/Care Management - Educational Programs - Educational Support Services - Employment Preparation - Employment Transition Counseling - Family Based Services - Family Violence Prevention - Food Pantries - Health Education - Heating Fuel Bill Payment Assistance - Individual and Family Life - Individual and Family Support Services - Senior Meals - Parenting Education - Teen Family Planning Programs - Utility Bill Payment Assistance - Veteran Benefits Assistance - Weatherization Programs - Youth Issues

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:30PM Food Pantry: Wed 10:00AM-2:00PM

Eligibility

Low-income/Elderly

Area Served

Washington County

Not Yet Validated

SID

11973