YWCA Greater Rhode Island
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programs and services we offer: SACC (School Aged Child Care): The School Aged Childcare Program (SACC) provides much needed care for school-aged children outside of regular school hours, and includes school and summer vacation weeks. The program offers children ages 5-12 a variety of recreational and educational opportunities in a safe and nurturing environment. Age-appropriate activities emphasize self-esteem, the acceptance of responsibility, leadership and an appreciation for diversity. The Program also works to help children develop a sense of responsibility to community, incorporating many activities and trips that help develop dignity and respect for themselves and others, as they explore the world around them. SACC Program hours are 6:30 am--- 6:00 pm. For more information please contact the Childcare & Learning Center Director, Erin Combs at 401-723-3050 or erinc@ywcagri.org. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance): YWCA Greater Rhode Island provides free tax preparation and financial education for individuals and families with income up to $40,000. As participants in the Earned Income Tax Credit Initiative YWCA Greater Rhode Island assists with the necessary paperwork for earners to receive Earned Income Tax Credits from the Federal Government. See our Free Income Tax Filing Service flyer, click HERE. Translation is provided in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, and English. For more information, contact 401-831-9922. Project YES (Youth Employment for Summer): Youth Employment for summer, is a program sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. The goal is to provide work experience for youth aged 16-19, along with workforce readiness training. During summer 2009, YWCA Greater Rhode Island is employing 12 teens as counselors in the YWCA summer camp, while offering participants a series of college exploration site visits, mock-interviews, assistance with resume preparation and college essays, as well as other educational opportunities. For information contact Lisa Bergman at 401-723-3050 or lisabergman@cox.net. SFG
(Sarah Frances Grant Homestead):
Permanent Supportive Housing - Since November 2004, the YWCA
Greater Rhode Island has provided housing for homeless women. Residents have a
single bedroom and share common areas such as the living room, dining room,
kitchen and bathrooms. Women who have experienced trauma in their lives are
welcomed in and receive one-on-one support to improve their lives. For more
information, contact SFG Program Coordinator, Sarah Aneyci at 401-831-9922. |