Happy Thanksgiving! 7 graduate from HEZ-sponsored 'green reentry' program; Construction under way on Bowdoin; How we've saved money by going green

November 2021

REASONS TO BE THANKFUL

TAKING THE NEXT STEPS

Seven formerly incarcerated men and women graduated this month from a pilot program offered by Garden Time in Providence that taught 'green reentry' skills, from general tree work to other landscaping projects. The program, which gave them new skills to bring to the workforce, was funded by the Central Providence Health Equity Zone, convened by ONE|NB. Click to read more.

SAVING MONEY BY GOING GREEN

Solar arrays? 'Net metering'?

We're thankful we can make use of the newest technologies

Our Facilities Project Manager Steve Kearns talks about a way we reduce our carbon footprint and save money to help keep affordable housing affordable.

Read about our approach

SHERIDAN SMALL HOMES: A CASE STUDY

What makes Sheridan Small Homes the perfect homes for the holidays ... The vision for Sheridan was to show that it is economically feasible to build affordable housing to high sustainability standards in a small space.

Read our case study

Construction under way

on Bowdoin Street

Construction has started on Bowdoin Street in Providence for 8 apartments that will be coming online in early summer. Our thanks to LISC Rhode Island, the City of Providence planning department, and the State of Rhode Island.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Quality Jobs

Through this Request for Proposals, Central Providence Opportunities is seeking to invest in: (A) one or more organizations that will serve as a “navigator” to connect residents to quality jobs, and (B) organizations that have innovative solutions to expand quality jobs in growing industries.

Applications are due by December 23, 2021

via email to Lucy Berman.

View the Full RFP

Nominate a Central Providence Youth Leader

We are seeking nominations for youth leaders who live in the 02908 and 02909 ZIP codes for our upcoming Youth Leadership Academy cohort. Youth who complete this program will receive a $150 stipend! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to ONE|NB's Community Organizer, Stephanie Moniz .

YLA Nomination / Sign-up Form

Thank you to Verizon for providing ONE|NB with a Community Building Grant, which will help support our Leadership Academy and Staff Professional Development work.

Welcome to ONE|NB:

PATRICIA REAVES

Rent Relief

Supervisor

READ ABOUT PATRICIA

MILTON BAXTER

Director of Real Estate Development

READ ABOUT MILTON

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT

Many of us at ONE|NB got into the spirit of Halloween. CPO Project Manager Lucy Berman, top right, impressed everyone with her costume. Antonio Rodriguez, our Assistant Director of Asset Management, left, became painter Bob Ross for the day, while Kate Bramson, our Director of Policy, Fundraising, and Communications, got extra creative as both a Rubik's Cube and a giraffe, left side of group photo.