RI Access to Benefits and Guidelines to Government Assistance Programs
The RI Access to Benefits was developed by the Rhode Island Community Action Association to provide a single, comprehensive, and “One–Door “ access resource to prescreen for potential eligibility to our countless services and programs. Your information will first be sent to the Rhode Island Community Action Association then transmitted to the appropriate network member community action agency right in your neighborhood. This single form will prescreen you for all programs and benefits our partner agencies offer.

During our review of your information , you and your family may want to access information on an array of government assistance programs. Visit The Poverty Institute www.povertyinstitute.org/guide

Since Government Assistance Program requirements change often, the online resource guide is updated regularly. To learn about recent changes to the programs listed in the Guide, sign up for The Poverty Institute’s "Benefits Bulletin” to receive these updates via email, or visit The Poverty Institute’s BENEFITS BULLETIN ARCHIVE
 

Weatherization Works!!
Community action agencies throughout Rhode Island are offering no-cost energy audits and free energy-conservation services such as home insulation, window and door replacement, weather stripping and caulking for low-income homeowners and renters.
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The Family Violence Option Advocacy Program
The Family Violence Option Advocacy Program (FVOAP) assists DHS clients who are victims/survivors of domestic violence....
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Your SNAP Benefits Are Going Up!
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program.
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