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May 01

Planting the Seeds for a Greener Providence

By oneneighborhoodbuilders Our Stories & Voices

The Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone (CPO-HEZ) and the Providence Neighborhood Planting Program (PNPP) teamed up to host a Community Tree Forum at the Olneyville Resilience Hub on April 5, 2025. Community members from across the neighborhoods within the 02909 ZIP code came together to dream up the future of an urban forest and plant the seeds for a greener, healthier neighborhood. The meeting began with an overview of the PVD Tree Plan, a comprehensive strategic vision and action plan for creating a more equitable urban forest in Providence. Attendees were provided stickers and asked to place…

Apr 28

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One Neighborhood Builders to Host A Special Celebratory Collaborative Meeting

By oneneighborhoodbuilders Featured - Our Stories & Voices, Our Stories & Voices

A vision for a united Central Providence Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone (CPO-HEZ) is hosting a celebratory collaborative meeting on May 15 at Farm Fresh Rhode Island. The event will feature the release of the updated Central Providence Roadmap, a collaborative discussion hosted by Race Forward, and the unveiling of the new CPO-HEZ name and logo. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a monumental moment in our journey. Together, we’ll continue to build a more equitable, connected, and vibrant future for our community. We look forward to seeing you there! Event Highlights: The…

Apr 18

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Fresh Fridays: Examining Commercial & Residential Tenant Unions

By oneneighborhoodbuilders Fresh Fridays

This month’s Fresh Fridays featured a lively conversation that was focused on the people and organizations who are working on commercial and residential tenant organizing in Rhode Island.
One Neighborhood Builders was joined by Mel Potter, Emily Harrington, and Shana Crandell, and facilitated a discussion that level-set the conversation with an overview of what a tenant union is, highlighted the work of several of Rhode Island’s commercial and residential tenant unions, and discussed the future of this organizing work.

Apr 07

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Atlanta Civic Circle: These cities give residents a say in the budgets. Is Atlanta next?

By oneneighborhoodbuilders Featured - News Coverage, News Coverage

Cities like Chicago, Boston and Providence, Rhode Island are using participatory budgeting to increase civic engagement at a time when trust in government is near an all-time low. Participatory budgeting, which has caught on with over 7,000 cities worldwide, gives local residents a voice in spending a set amount of city funds, usually around $1 million. What can Atlanta learn from their example?

Mar 26

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RI House Committee to Hold Hearing on RI Equity Zone Act

By oneneighborhoodbuilders Featured - Our Stories & Voices, Our Stories & Voices

Supporters Can Testify in Support of the Legislation The Rhode Island House Health & Human Services Committee is scheduled to hear testimony on House Bill 5849, the Rhode Island Equity Zone Act, on Thursday, March 27 at the Rise of the House, typically around 4:30 pm, in the House Lounge. If passed, the bill would establish the Rhode Island Equity Zone (RIEZ) network as a formal and permanent program within the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). Currently, the Health Equity Zones (HEZ) are an initiative of the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) and do not…

Mar 26

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Fresh Fridays: A Conversation with Cortney Nicolato and Peter Chapman

By oneneighborhoodbuilders Fresh Fridays

This month’s Fresh Fridays featured an insightful conversation on the future of community development, economic mobility, and affordable housing in Rhode Island amid a shifting federal landscape. In a one-on-one conversation, United Way of Rhode Island President & CEO, Cortney Nicolato, interviewed One Neighborhood Builders’ new President & CEO, Peter Chapman, to discuss the key issues shaping their organization’s work.

Mar 24

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Rhode Island’s Health Equity Zones Urge General Assembly to Pass Rhode Island Equity Zone Act

By oneneighborhoodbuilders News Releases, Uncategorized

PROVIDENCE, RI – Leaders and advocates from Rhode Island’s fourteen Health Equity Zones (HEZ) are urging lawmakers to pass the Rhode Island Equity Zone Act to support this critical piece of the state’s public health infrastructure. If passed, the bill would establish the Rhode Island Equity Zone (RIEZ) networks as a formal program within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). The first hearing for the RI Equity Zone Act bill is scheduled for Thursday, March 27 in the House Health & Human Services Committee. Currently, the HEZ are an initiative of the RI Department of Health (RIDOH)...

Mar 13

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One Neighborhood Builders to Host Fresh Fridays: A Conversation with Cortney Nicolato & Peter Chapman

By oneneighborhoodbuilders Uncategorized

This month’s Fresh Fridays will feature a conversation between Cortney Nicolato, president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Rhode Island, and Peter Chapman, president and chief executive officer of One Neighborhood Builders.

In this one-on-one session, Nicolato, drawing from her experience leading one of Rhode Island’s premier statewide organizations working to strengthen communities, will explore the intersections of United Way of Rhode Island’s commitment to economic mobility, community development, and housing stability and One Neighborhood Builders vision with Chapman

Mar 07

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Central Providence Community Loan Fund Spotlight: Haitian.Ish, Rhode Island’s first Haitian Food Truck

By oneneighborhoodbuilders Featured - Our Stories & Voices, Our Stories & Voices

Central Providence Community Loan Fund Spotlight: Haitian.Ish, Anne Rabel Anne Rabel, the founder of Haitian.Ish, is now proudly serving Rhode Island’s first-ever Haitian food truck. With a background in high-end restaurants, local bars, and catering, Anne has always dreamed of launching her own business that celebrates Haitian cuisine. Haitian.Ish embodies this vision, delivering authentic Haitian flavors to communities across Rhode Island. The food truck is officially operational, and Anne is excited to share the delicious offerings with the public. Her dedication and hard work have paid off, as the truck is now a vibrant part of the local food scene….

Feb 28

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RIFuture.news: With federal support uncertain, the Protect Our Healthcare Coalition presents a path forward for the State

By oneneighborhoodbuilders News Coverage

By Steve Ahlquist, Published February 27, 2025 Healthcare advocates with the Protect Our Healthcare Coalition1, a group of leading consumer and non-profit organizations, kicked off their state legislative campaign at an event titled “A Path Forward – State Action for Healthcare Access, Affordability, and Justice.” “Right now, in Washington, Congress is moving through a budget resolution and reconciliation process that, if successful, will cause irreparable harm for Rhode Island. The proposal includes potentially billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs that Rhode Island families depend on, to pay for more tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy,” stated Nina…