Our Stories & Voices

The expansion of ONE|NB Connects, the free neighborhood WiFi begun in Olneyville during the pandemic, is expected to be completed by May 31. CLICK TO READ MORE

Our community health workers teamed up with a registered nurse on Saturday to provide free health screenings outside of Atlantic Mills. CLICK FOR MORE

Jennifer Hawkins, Executive Director of ONE Neighborhood Builders, testified before the State Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, April 7, 2022, along with other housing advocates in favor of boosting the State's investment of ARPA funds for housing, tax stabilization incentives, and the the historic tax credit. CLICK TO READ MRE

This Sheridan Small Homes video will showcase at the Rhode Island Home Show, April 7-10. CLICK TO READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

Community Health Workers, or CHWs, have been at the front lines during COVID-19, but they are there year-round, connecting people to social and health services through understanding and compassion. CLICK TO READ MORE

ONE Neighborhood Builders' ribbon-cutting event announces two new affordable housing developments — the Delaine Street Apartments and the Bowdoin Street Rowhouse. CLICK TO READ MORE

Biz Bodega, a business resources hub and public workspace that seeks to support new and aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners throughout the Central Providence, has opened at 222 Manton Ave. CLICK TO READ MORE

Developing and preserving more affordable housing throughout Rhode Island took center stage at the State House with the announcement that 11 bills to help address the state's housing crisis. And our Executive Director, Jennifer Hawkins joined other housing advocates to testify before the House Finance Committee about the Governor's proposed budget for the next fiscal year. CLICK TO READ MORE

The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded ONE Neighborhood Builders and The Center for Health and Justice Transformation $100,000 to develop new models for affordable apartments that include supportive services for people who have been incarcerated. CLICK TO READ MORE

Installation began today (Feb. 28, 2022) on an 8-unit affordable apartment development on Bowdoin Street. Installation of all 14 pieces of the modular development is expected to take a week. CLICK TO READ MORE

More than a half-dozen people visited Biz Bodega, 222 Manton Ave., on Thursday morning for the opening of free walk-in COVID-19 vaccine and flu clinics. CLICK TO READ MORE

Antonio Rodriguez, ONE|NB’s Assistant Director of Asset Management, joined panelists from around the country on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, during an online NeighborWorks America symposium on bridging the digital divide. CLICK TO READ MORE

In Op-ed, Rep. June Speakman calls for more investment to help meet the housing needs for low-income Rhode Islanders. CLICK TO READ MORE

ONE|NB’s Aging Strong in Community project aims to support an aging population by creating the Sanctuary at Valley Falls, which includes affordable, supportive senior housing in Cumberland, RI. CLICK TO READ MORE

Governor Dan McKee gathered Wednesday with other State leaders at ONE Neighborhood Builders' King Street Commons to announce the State is ready to begin allocating $12 million to jumpstart the state's investment in affordable housing. CLICK FOR PHOTOS AND TO READ MORE

The American Rescue Plan Act provides an extraordinary opportunity for federal investment to respond to the coronavirus public health emergency and help redress its devastating economic effects. The time is now to address the state's urgent housing needs. CLICK TO READ MORE

Thomas Quinlan, of HarborOne Bank, delivers a check to the ONE|NB offices that will be used toward our expansion of ONE|NB Connects, the free community WiFi mesh network in Olneyville. CLICK TO READ MORE

Patricia Reaves, our Rent Relief Supervisor, lets renters and landlords know that we’re here to help them when it comes to applying for Rent Relief. ONE Neighborhood Builders is one of several agencies authorized to help tenants apply to RIHousing and get a case number. Call us at (401) 378-3162. CLICK TO READ MORE