Other Literacy Agencies

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Cranston Public Libraries 401-781-2450 (Chris Bourret)
Auburn Branch
William Hall Library

* East Providence Public Library 401-435-1988 (Kevin McKay)
Weaver Branch

* Pawtucket Public Library 401-725-9261 (Lisa Clark)

* Providence Public Libraries 401-455-8016 (Sherry Fiaux)
Knight Memorial
Mt. Pleasant
Smith Hill
Olneyville
Washington Park

Coventry Public Library
Literacy Classes
"Start Here!"
Wednesday 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM
For more information call LVKC at 401-822-9103

 

BLACKSTONE VALLEY CHAPTER ARC
115 Manton Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel: (401) 727-0150 Fax: (401) 727-0153
website: www.bvcriarc.org

The Blackstone Valley Chapter RI Arc provides Adult Basic Education,
instruction for adults with developmental disabilities. Instruction is
generally geared for adults with an educational level of 0-4th grade.

BLACKSTONE VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
32 Goff Ave.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Tel: (401) 723-4520 Fax: (401)725-6550
email: bvcap@aol.com
Offers GED and ESL instruction.

BRISTOL WARREN ADULT EDUCATION
689 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Tel: (401) 245-3392 Fax. (401) 247-3743
Website: www.bw.k12.RI.us
email: rid24070@ride.ri.net
Bristol Warren Adult Education provides various programs:
ESL, GED, and a continuing Adult Education Program.

CACD
PO Box 1703
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Tel: (401) 726-8729 Fax. (401) 723-2098
CACD provides Basic Literacy instruction and computers to further education.

CENTER FOR HISPANIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY
421 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Tel: (401)467-0111 Fax. (401) 467-2507
Website: www.chispa.org

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RI/DIVISION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
One Hilton Street
Providence, RI  02905
Tel (401) 455-6059 Fax. (401) 455-6190
email: Imgell@ccri.edu
The Division for Lifelong Learning at CCRI provides instruction in literacy, ESL, GED, developmental reading, writing and math and orientation to work-related subjects to any Rhode
Island adult who qualifies.
Website:  www.ccri.edu

CRANSTON ADULT EDUCATION
41 Heath Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Tel: (401) 785-8166 Fax. ((401 )467-6049
Offers ESL and GED programs for adults.

DaVINCI CENTER FOR COMMUNITY PROGRESS
470 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
Tel: (401) 272-8010 Fax. (401) 272-7960
Website: www.davincicenter.org
email: dpcannon@davincicenter.org
DaVinci Center provides classes in ESL, GED, and job readiness skills and
career counseling to the general public.

DORCAS PLACE
220 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Tel: (401) 273-8866 Fax. (401) 273-8893
website: www.dorcasplace.org
email: cfarrell@dorcasplace.org
Dorcas Place provides classroom instruction, as well as one-on-one
tutoring in basic literacy through GED preparation. We also offer a pre-
vocational and work readiness program, family health education,
parenting support, and on-site social services.

ELMWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
PO Box 72750
Providence, RI 02907
Tel: (401) 461-7940 Fax: (401) 941-2618
email:elmscape@aol.com

FAMILY OUTREACH CENTER, INC.
11 Hawthorne Street
Providence, RI 02907
Tel: (401) 781-6996 Fax: (401) 467-8723
We are a comprehensive agency with three components: licensed child care,
pre-GED, GED, and ESL education programs, and parenting, job-
readiness, nutrition, basic life skills, child development and computer
skills classes for ESL and GED programs.

GENESIS CENTER
620 Potters Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Tel: (401) 781-6110 Fax:(401) 461-8788
The Genesis Center provides education and support services to immigrant
and refugee families. Classes include ESL, citizenship, GED, Health
and Nutrition, Computer, and pre-employment training. Job training
programs in Food Service, teacher assistant, and office skills are
offered also.
E-Mail:  genesis@gencenter.com

INSTITUTE FOR LABOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH
99 BALD Hill Road
Cranston, RI 02920
Tel: (401) 463-9900 Fax: (401) 463-8190
website: www.RILaborinstitute.org
Provides ABE, ESL, and GED preparation and job specific instruction to
employees of sponsoring companies using a cooperative labor/management mode.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF RI
8 Stimson Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
Tel: (401) 421-7181 Fax:(401) 751-9733
Provides ESL classes and individual tutoring for all levels of language learning.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RI
645 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Tel: (401) 461-5940 Fax.: (401) 467-6530
website: www.iiri.org
The International Institute offers the following educational programs:
ESL, GED, Citizenship, computer classes, Family Literacy,
and English for work.

LVA East Bay
17 Croade Street
Warren, RI 02885
Tel:(401) 247-2177 Fax.:(401) 245-7470
Provides one-on-one tutoring to adults in basic literacy skills, GED
preparation, and ESL.

LVA Kent County 
Coventry Public Library
1672 Flat River Road
Coventry, RI  02816
Telephone (401) 822-9103  Fax: (401) 822-9133
LVKC provides one-to-one tutoring to adults in reading, writing, and conversational English who want to improve their skills in these areas.

LVA - RHODE ISLAND, INC.
260 West Exchange Street
Suite 106
Providence, RI 02903
Tel:(401) 861-0815 Fax.:(401) 861-0863
website: www.lvari.org
Provides support services to local LVA programs which provide individual
and small group tutoring in basic literacy skills. Also provides
statewide literacy information and referral services.

NETWORK RI
1 Reservoir Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Tel: (401) 222-3606 Fax.:(401) 222-1471
Offers job placement services, GED testing, employment counseling,
training, and referrals.

PROGRESSO LATINO
626 Broad Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
Tel: (401) 728-5920 Fax.(401) 724-5550
website: www.progresolatino.org
Provides ESL, GED preparation, and Citizenship classes.

PROJECT LEARN
1 Social Street
PO Box 567
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Tel: (401) 769-4200 Fax.(401)769-4222
email: ProjectLearn.org@conversent.net
Offers pre-GED, GED, ESOL, and specialized instruction for learning
disabled students.

PROJECT RIRAL
162 Main Street Room 404
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Tel: (401) 762-3841 Fax.:(401) 762-4396
email: mentor@conversent.net
Offers pre-GED, GED, ESL, pre-vocational, and job readiness classes.

PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY
100 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tel:(401) 751-6400 Fax.(401) 273-4623
email: marcias@pha-providence.com
Offers social services, job counseling, job placement, referral,
academic advising, and GED testing.

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE OUTREACH PROGRAMS
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Building 8
Providence, RI 02908
Tel.:(401) 456-8698 Fax:(401) 456-8582
website: www.ric.edu/academics/dept_outreach.html
Provides computer assisted English language learning (CAELI), and
computer assisted literacy and math (CALM) skills training. We also
provide occupational training to native and non-native English speakers
who qualify.

SWEARER LANGUAGE AND LITERACY PROGRAMS
PO Box 1974
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: (401) 863-3986 Fax(401) 863-3094
website: swearercenter.brown.edu
Offers language and literacy training small groups and one-on-one tutoring.

TRAVELERS AID OF RHODE ISLAND
177 Union Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tel:(401) 521-2255 Fax:(401) 521-8985
email:  mwood@travelersaidri.org
website: www.travelersaid.org
Provides ABE, GED preparation to homeless and those in transition.

TRI TOWN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
1126 Hartford Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Tel: (401) 351-2750 Fax:(401) 351-6758
email:  jneri@tri-town.org
Offers job related instruction and career counseling services.

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND - COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
80 Washington Street Room 245
Providence, RI 02903
Tel:(401) 277-5036 Fax:(401) 277-5168
website: www.uri.edu/prov/student_leap
LEAP is a course designed for adults who wish to pursue a college degree,
but require skill enhancement in reading, writing, and computers.

URBAN LEAGUE OF RHODE ISLAND
246 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
Tel: (401) 351-5000 Fax:(401) 454-1946
website: www.ulri.org
Offers job-related instruction, vocational planning, and career
development services.

VOCATIONAL RESOURCES/GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF RI
100 Houghton Street
Providence, RI 02904
Tel:(401) 861-2080 Fax:(401) 454-0889
email: goodwillri@aol.com
Provides academic and vocational evaluation training to 16-21 year old
students with disabilities referred from local education agencies.

WARWICK AREA ADULT LEARNING CENTER
575 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Tel:(401) 734-3156 Fax:(401) 734-3158
website: www.adult-ed.org
email: dcrowley@adult-ed.org
Provides ABE, GED, and ESL literacy services as well as vocational
training for adults who qualify.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Government Center
4808 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
Tel:(401) 783-0293 Fax:(401) 783-0293
email: wcalc@wcalc.org
Provides personalized instruction in small group settings for ESL,
GED, and basic literacy to residents in Washington County.

WEST END COMMUNITY CENTER
109 Bucklin Street
Providence, RI 02907
Tel:(401) 781-4242 Fax:(401) 467-7990
website: www.wecc.net
Offers alternative educational programs for high school drop-outs
and at-risk youths. Also offers GED programs, life skills curriculum, field
trips, community service experience, parenting classes,
and a college planning unit.