Outreach Centers

I see in my neighbor the Person of Jesus Christ. - Saint Gerard Majella

The Office of Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island is the umbrella organization for a cluster of social ministry programs including Immigration and Refugee Services, Elder Services, Peace and Justice Education, the Cabrini Fund Child Care Scholarship Program, Financial Management, and Chaplaincy Services at the State Institutions. The Office of Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island seeks state, federal, and private funds to support and enhance these services.

Staff members of the Office of Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island operate out of One Cathedral Square, Providence as well as satellite locations in Kent County, Northern RI, South County, Blackstone Valley, and Newport County.

Services Offered at Satellite Offices:

• Keep The Heat On Fund – Heating Assistance
• Info & Referrals to Local Social Services
• Immigration & Citizenship Services
• SNAP (Food Stamps) – Application Help
• Furniture Bank Referrals
• Clothing Resources
• Food Pantries & Meal Sites
• Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund
• Utility, Rental, and Prescription Help
• St. Gabriel’s Call – Baby Supplies & Pregnancy Counseling, call 401-278-2518 for information on your local site or follow this link
• CareBreaks Program – Apply for Respite Breaks for Caregivers
• Cabrini Fund – Apply for Childcare Assistance

Some services depend on availability of funds. Some eligibility requirements apply.

Services are made available through donations from the Catholic Charity Appeal, State & Federal grants, and the generosity of local parishes.

Aquidneck Island Office
Towns Served: Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton
Contact our main office
401-421-7833 or 401-619-4655

Kent County Office - serving Greater Kent County
West Warwick Senior Center (Rear), 145 Washington Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Hours: Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Towns Served: Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick
Contact Us
Rosanna Lenus, Kent County Office Coordinator
401-823-6211 or 401-421-7833
rlenus@dioceseofprovidence.org

Northern RI Office - serving Northern RI
Holy Trinity Parish, 1409 Park Ave., Woonsocket, RI, 02895
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Towns Served: Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Smithfield, Woonsocket
Contact Us
Rosanna Lenus, Northern RI Office Coordinator
401-762-2849 | Fax: 401-356-0271
rlenus@dioceseofprovidence.org

Project Hope Office - serving Blackstone Valley
Diocesan Chancery Building, One Cathedral Square, Providence ~ Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Towns Served: Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket
Contact Us
Phone: 401-728-0515 | Fax: 401-453-6135

Providence Office
Diocesan Chancery Building, One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI 02903
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Towns Served: Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Foster, Johnston, North Providence, Providence, Scituate, Warren.
Contact Us
401-421-7833, ext.207

Keep the Heat On Providence Site
401-421-7833, ext.207
KTHO@dioceseofprovidence.org
More at heatri.com

South County/Newport Office - serving Greater Washington County
St. Francis of Assisi Church Basement, 114 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Hours: Tuesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Towns Served: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkington, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Hope Valley
Contact Us
South County Office Coordinator
Tel./Fax: 401-783-3149 | Tel. for Newport Residents: 401-619-4655