I had the wonderful opportunity of volunteering at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and it was…read moresuch a great experience! The staff was wonderful and I loved how they have tips for staying healthy and low budget recipes to try which I can't wait to share with my friends and family. Thank you for all you do!!

Quote from Main Page "The Rhode Island Community Food Bank…read moreworks to end hunger in Rhode Island by providing food to people in need. We envision a day when all Rhode Islanders have access to nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle." The amount of goodwill provided by this organization is amazing. Through programs like the Community Kitchen, Kids Cafe and the Express Pantry, Rhode Islanders in need have access to food and can work on learning critical skills for life. Volunteers are always welcome here. I could not think of a better organization to become a part of. From sorting in the food bank, to working in a community garden or even helping out in the Community Kitchen, there is something for everyone. Please go to the website if you are in need of assistance or are looking to become a part of the organization!

They have an abundant amount of resources including housing, electric or gas bills help, clothing…read morehelp. They offer free classes, they offer free breakfast and free lunch hot meals. They also give ID vouchers for people who are in need of an ID and don't have the funds for it, they also help pay off in court finds you may have, they connect you with a caseworker to help you with different aspects of your life whether that's in need of a job, finding a doctor, sitting up appointments whatever it is that you need help with they set you up with somebody who can help or direct you on how to do something . As far as I know there are free CDL classes, free culinary classes, and free carpentry classes. There is access to transportation and they will help you set up medical rides or bus passes daily weekly or a monthly. It really is impossible to go hungry and Providence because of this place offering their hot breakfast with juice milk and even coffee. They also offer lunch between the hours of 11 and 12:00 every day. There's help for different kinds of people, do you need help mentally? They have groups for that including substance abuse, you need help getting on methadone or Suboxone or even just a simple medications such as tylenol? It will help you set up appointments with your doctors. If you don't know how to fill out any applications they help you with that as well! They have multiple people that speak different languages so there is help for everybody here. Sometimes there are research groups that compensate you. They also have a program called hands up if you come every Tuesday at 8:30 in the morning you can sign up to work twice a week for 3 weeks and make $50 each time. They also can help you get housing or some type of shelter they will connect you directly with the resources or phone numbers or people that you need to speak with if you really want help it will help you to their fullest.

This is an amazing place that serves anyone that wants to have the Lord Jesus in their lives! I…read moreespecially! My neices and nephews need to get to know Him but they turn away from the church once they all have children of their own. I don't even when I stopped going to church I never stopped going to pray I never stopped believing Jesus loved me when I was lost in this world! I am His baby! I came to Amous House only to get through the month of my spending cash so I wouldn't run out just run low a little bit.

I love donating to this organization. They make it so convenient where you can go on their website…read moreand choose the date you'd like for them to come to your home to pick up your donation! They accept clothing and small appliances. They also have a great mentor program for kids who would benefit from having a "big brother or sister." Thanks for everything you do, Big Brother and Sister of RI!

Donated a lot of slightly used children's toys. They promote, attentive and appreciative of the…read moredonation. I recommend this nonprofit.

There are so many wonderful things to appreciate at the Ronald McDonald House. So many that it…read morewould be difficult to describe them all in detail and so I'm going to focus on one area, the Moran Family Day Room. Through my own personal experience I know how difficult it is to be a parent with a child in the hospital. When all you want is for your child to be well, you forget how important it is to take care of yourself. I wish I had know then that something as incredible as the Moran Family Day Room at the Ronald McDonald House existed. There are no stipulations to whom can use their day room other than, you have a child age 0-21, in a hospital recieving care. If interested in using the facility you simply have to reach out to a member of your child or grandchilds) care team and ask. As described on their webpage, https://rmhprovidence.org/how-to-be-our-guest/day-use-program/ , they offer the following for Day Room users: Free coffee, healthy lunches, drinks & snacks Home cooked meal every night 2 private showers 2 private nap rooms Fitness room Laundry facilities: washers, dryers & detergent Enclosed courtyard & welcoming play area Support from other families going through similar situations & dedicated volunteers 24 hour shuttle service from House to hospitals As a community we are truly blessed to have this facility within our reach.

Some of the members of Yelp PVD and I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer at the Ronald…read moreMcDonald House today, and I am so glad that I was able to do this! I had seen the donation boxes a few times while out at McDonald's over the years, but never stopped to ask what the Ronald McDonald House was or what they do. Well, I was very pleased and delighted to learn about all that and more today! They are an incredible organization that provides housing and support to families with children and young adults who are admitted to the nearby hospitals. Not only do they provide beautifully furnished rooms for the families, they also provide everything from clean linens and towels and home-cooked dinners, all in a gorgeous and recently renovated three story building that is within walking distance from Hasbro Children's Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, and Women & Infants Hospital. We were the dinner volunteers of the day, and worked together as a team to prepare a meal of macaroni and cheese, salad, and baked chicken for the families who reside here. After we spent about an hour in the building's spacious kitchen, we were given a guided tour of the House by Tina Ledo, their Development Associate. She showed us all around, including a family room where kids and their parents can unwind after a long day, a conference room that is open for community meeting use, and a lovely day room that families who are not staying at the House but have children in the hospital can use to recharge between visits. It was absolutely wonderful to see what an amazing place the Ronald McDonald House is, and to hear the stories of how they have helped families with children in the hospital for 30 years and counting! Thank you again for giving us Providence Yelpers an extremely rewarding volunteer opportunity. I very much look forward to volunteering in the future!

I've had 3/4 out of 8 of my daughters birthday party here and its absolutely wonderful I highly…read morerecommend 100%

First time here and was sad to see it sort of run down. Lots of families there and hardly anything…read morein the donation bin which was sad. My son was 8 and had fun and definitely a plus to have rest rooms.

We know have Holden/Spike Dudley…read more It all happened with looking for a kitten on FOHA's website. A cute kitten caught out eye. We reached out with questions all answered in great detail. We completed an application online and left a payment. One of our close friends was then contacted as a reference. Next thing I knew we had a home visit scheduled which turned into Spike's first night at our home and a member of our family. It was an easy process and we have a kitten that is very easy going and great with our kids (but not so great with our shower curtain but that's just catnanigans!) Note: The adoption fee cost covered chipping the cat and neutering through a local Providence shelter

Had to deal with a situation where we got a runaround on a cat that was being rescued from a sick…read moreowner. Took our deposit, they were careless about fully vetting the situation. Although we appreciate the notion these a volunteers trying to do the right thing but no common sense was used.

Save The Bay is a great organization doing important work. My wife and I did the seal tour very…read morenear the end of the season so it is not surprising that we only got a brief glimpse of 2 or 3 seal heads bobbing in the water at a distance. Sitting in the back of the boat (over the motors) made it a little hard to hear the speaker when the boat was going moderately fast. The captain and guide were wonderful. The harbor tour was worth the cost of the trip. My wife and I would go again in a heartbeat. Thanks

I did the Seal Watch tour including the Rose Island atop/tour. This was a 2 hour experience. We had…read morea private tour of the Rose Island Lighthouse and barracks. I really enjoyed this part and learned a lot. It was a freaking cold and windy day but the boat was comfortable. There was an open area and then thick plastic which protected you from the wind and created "inside" type section. Sadly,med didn't see any seals up close and only pops of their heads in the distance. I think called this a bay tour and explaining seal sightings might happen would manage expectations. Even if we had seen more, it doesn't see, like we could have gotten close enough to really observe them because of safety and protection regulations. I love the cause and supporting this organization and enjoy any type of boat tour. I think if you're expecting to see and photograph seals up close, you'll be disappointed. I was happy to explore and learn about Rose Island. The price was fair, especially if you only do the one hour tour. Staff was friendly and answered questions.

This is a terrific winter Farmer's market to swing by and see what new items pop up each week…read more A wide variety of fruits and vegetables, along side vendors with all sorts of foods. Walk amongst the meats and cheeses and have a great shopping experience. This market really houses a little bit of everything for everyone!

During November through April, Farm Fresh Providence Farmers Market is on Saturdays at Farm Fresh…read moreRI Market Hall, 10 Sims Ave in Providence, RI. from 9am-1pm. Admission is always free to enter Farm Fresh Providence Farmers Market and no tickets are necessary. The market is spacious and wonderful to walk around. Ever since moving to RI, I have been to Farm Fresh Providence Farmers Market multiple times. The prices are a bit more than a local supermarket, but I still enjoy checking out the local farms produce and items. There is something for everyone-honey, kimchi, and so much more. The most recent time I went, there were even alpacas that you can pet. At Farm Fresh RI Market Hall, there are also some other local businesses that you can check out. Some are Anchor Toffee, New Harvest Coffee Roasters, Providence Brewing Company, Rhed's Hot Sauce, Tallulah's Taqueria, and Wright's Creamery. Also, there are usually food trucks outside. If you are looking for a Saturday morning activity, this is a good one.

Did you know that there are neighborhood share book boxes and then there are official Little Free…read moreLibrary boxes? What's the difference? The Little Free Libraries are registered and receive a plaque showing it is such. Anyone can start one. There are now over 200,000 Little Free Library boxes throughout the United States! There are certain acceptable designs for the box. Not only will you meet your local neighbors, you will help promote literacy. For more information, contact littlefreelibrary.org

This is my favorite Little Free Library thus far. It's located in the Garden City Center in…read moreCranston, RI. It's right on the corner where the Madewell store is. It's my favorite because it is the largest LFL I've seen and it's inside of a retro gasoline pump. There were five shelves that were organized and fully stocked. I found some books I've been wanting to read and a classic that I've read before (The Great Gatsby). It's in a great location with plenty of foot traffic. There are plenty of parking in the area. If you're in the area and love books, I recommend you stop and check it out!

This is a great place to save a little money while helping the community. The volunteers are…read morefriendly and the place is ran smoothly. The place is clean and the food is not out of date. Shopping carts are also provided which is extremely helpful. Overall this is a great place and the volunteers really put their dedication into making your trip a pleasant experience. Every time I check out I get a thank you for supporting their business.

Great market, great prices, fresh produce and really friendly volunteers there to help. Description…read morefrom their website. "Hope Market is stocked with donations from our partners in the retail food industry and is open to anyone who needs to stretch their weekly grocery budget. All proceeds from Hope Market help Feed RI deliver up to 150 pallets of food every month (free of charge!) to nonprofit organizations and community groups who feed their communities."