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Left to right: Larry Warner (Strategic Initiative Officer: Healthy Lives, RI Foundation), Neil Steinberg (President & CEO, RI Foundation), Ana Novais (Executive Director, RIDOH), Jennifer Hawkins (Executive Director, ONE|NB), Robert McMahon (Board Chair, ONE|NB), Allyson Plantz (Chief of Staff, ONE|NB), Lorraine Lalli (Board member, ONE|NB), Rochelle Lee (Board member, ONE|NB), Elmer Stanley (Board member, ONE|NB), Allegra Scharff (Community Building Manager, ONE|NB), and Kimberly Dennin (AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer, ONE|NB). $3.6M in grants to combat health disparities announced by Rhode Island Foundation Article published by the Providence Journal on Friday, October 19, 2018. Read more about this story on Latino Public Radio, and PBN. By G. Wayne Miller Journal Staff Writer The grants,…

There are two stories to be told of the 5th annual Summer Safety Slam event held on August 8th at Joslin Parkin the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence.  One is about bringing residents and police together for a fun-filled, free evening in the park.  The second, and lesser told story, is of the longstanding collaborations that made this possible. For close to 20 years, Olneyville residents, community groups and local businesses have worked together to organize community initiatives through the Olneyville Collaborative.  Since the introduction of the Health Equity Zone initiative, these collaborations have grown stronger due to increased communication and…

Last Friday, May 25th, ONE|NB's Jennifer Hawkins was one of several pivotal community leaders invited to participate in a forum on Revitalization and Gentrification in Providence. The event was held downtown at the Roger Williams University Providence campus, and moderated by Brenda Clement, Director of Housing Works RI. The presentation and discussion were focused on the first publication in the new Housing Works RI Scholar Series entitled "You Don't Have a Problem Until You Do: Revitalization and Gentrification in Providence, RI", by Fay Strongin. Other panelists included Teresa Guaba, of Providence Children & Youth Cabinet, Ana Novais, from the Rhode…

Effort also leverages the financial expertise of more than 400 Citizens bankers who volunteer with local nonprofits to teach consumers how to manage their money better PROVIDENCE, RI -- As part of its ongoing commitment to give consumers the confidence and tools they need to reach their potential, Citizens Bank announced today that eight nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island will receive $140,000 in contributions as part of the Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money financial literacy initiative. The Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program is a yearly effort by the bank to teach financial literacy throughout the communities it serves. This year, the…

Featured (left to right): Karelin Marcia, Stephen Kearns, Jennifer Hawkins, Jordan Durham, Barbara Fields, Rosa Pastor, Allegra Scharff, Aurélien Alphe & Allyson Plantz ONE|NB was recently honored at the RIHousing Meet and Greet & 45th Anniversary Celebration for being an instrumental partner in the transformation of communities across the state. In addition to the awards ceremony, attendees were treated to videos from each partner organization summarizing their work, and a review of the RIHousing 2017 Annual Report. Of the many projects mentioned in the report, ONE|NB was recognized for its partnership work on the 60 King Street "Imperial Knife Factory" property in…

  On March 23rd, ONE Neighborhood Builders, a Community Development Corporation based in Providence, held an Open House for the new Elmwood Financial Center at 770 Broad Street in Providence. After a soft opening on February 1, ONE|NB’s Elmwood Financial Center has hosted Homebuyer Education classes and counseling sessions, as well as walk-in clients looking for answers to financial questions. Of the Elmwood Financial Center launch, ONE|NB’s Executive Director, Jennifer Hawkins, said “This new one-stop center is possible due to the financial support from our community-based financial institutions – Bank Newport, The Washington Trust Company, Bank RI, and Coastway Community…

ONE Neighborhood Builders is pleased to welcome the recent appointments of Ann Baccari, Lorraine Lalli, and Jordan Durham to its Board of Directors! What a great start to 2018! Read more about this below! New Board Members Ann Baccari Baccari is the Chief Financial Officer of The Journey of Hope, Health and Healing, Inc. of Warwick, RI. She has 30 years of public accounting experience, including 20 years focused on accounting for non-profit organizations. A Narragansett resident, Ann holds a BS in Accounting from Bryant University. Lorraine Lalli Lalli, a resident of the Summit Neighborhood of Providence, is currently the…

On Friday, December 1st. One Neighborhood Builders had Amherst Gardens Open House & Ribbon Cutting Event. Foreclosed and abandoned properties that had become magnets for criminal activity in Olneyville were targeted for inclusion in Amherst Gardens, ONE Neighborhood Builders’ newest development. ONE|NB purchased 13 distressed properties for Amherst Gardens, and they were “strategically selected” for their nuisance effect, high visibility, proximity to existing ONE|NB properties, and the positive impact their improvement would have on surrounding homes. Eight buildings had to be demolished and replaced with new homes; the others were renovated. The result of the $10.4 million development is 36…

Jennifer Hawkins | Executive director, ONE Neighborhood Builders 1. What are your top priorities? My top priority is being a responsible steward of the resources the community has entrusted to ONE Neighborhood Builders. Our real estate development work helps protect the natural resources of this community, and we must ensure that the scarce financial resources available to ONE|NB are used responsibly to realize the greatest impact. 2. What inspired you to pursue a career in community development? I am very pragmatic, and this career path provides a genuine opportunity to create positive change that is tangible and meaningful. At its best, community…