September 2021
Advocates recommend that $500M
in ARPA funds be used for housing
The Rhode Island housing advocacy community—including Homes RI partners Crossroads Rhode Island, Housing Network of Rhode Island, HousingWorks RI, and ONE Neighborhood Builders—is recommending that Rhode Island invest $500 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act “to address the State’s urgent housing needs.”
RAC Awards $100,400
in Community Impact Fund grants
We are thrilled that the Resident Advisory Council (RAC), a group of 16 Central Providence residents created by ONE Neighborhood Builders, has awarded $100,400 in Community Impact Fund grants to 21 businesses and organizations.
Welcome to the Neighborhood: Manton Avenue property is a dream come true
We welcomed Edmarie Cancel Batista into the ONE|NB family this month, when she closed on the Live/Work property at 191 Manton Ave., in Providence. When she left Puerto Rico three years ago, she never thought she would end up a homeowner.


“Thank you, ONE Neighborhood, for making my dream come true. Thank you because, through me, I will be able to show that being a single mother and with a minimum salary, we can achieve the dream of having our own home.”
What's happening with the Central Providence Collaborative?
Join us for this COVID-19 Memorial event. Central Providence has been hit hard by COVID-19, and many people and organizations continue to work hard to address the inequities made worse by the pandemic.
At-Home Vaccines Available
The Central Providence Health Equity Zone is working with Lotus Noire Health to provide in-home vaccines. Anyone interested may choose their preferred vaccines, and they do not need to have health insurance. Click here for more information or call (401) 332-9430.

Requests for Proposals
Before-School Program
at Harry Kizirian Elementary
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCT. 7

ONE|NB is seeking a qualified organization to develop a before-school program at Harry Kizirian Elementary School to help get children to school, improve their academic performance, and encourage social-emotional growth and wellness.
Coordinator, partner sought
for Manton Avenue location 
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCT. 15

ONE|NB is seeking responses from qualified organizations to provide coordination and programming at our 222 Manton Avenue location, transforming the space into a comprehensive and vibrant Business Support Office for new and growing small businesses in Central Providence.

We seek to partner with agencies to ensure this location becomes a welcoming “one-stop-shop” or “hub” for aspiring and/or existing local businesses and entrepreneurs to obtain comprehensive supports so they may grow and thrive.
THANK YOU, RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
Thank you, Rhode Island Foundation, for recognizing the efforts of ONE|NB during your annual meeting in your kickoff video.
ONE|NB Named ‘Wi-Fi At Work’
Award Winner By WifiForward


We were honored when ONE Neighborhood Builders was named a 2021 Wi-Fi At Work Award winner by WifiForward, a coalition of companies, organizations, and public sector institutions working to keep communities connected via the internet.
We were specifically recognized for ONE|NB Connects, our free community WiFi project launched in 2020 amid the pandemic to reach over 1,000 households in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence who struggled to access the internet for school and work connections.
Recent news coverage about our work
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