As with many communities across Rhode Island and the country, Woonsocket has struggled with homelessness. However, something positive has been happening over the past two years, best summed up as leadership, collaboration, community building and problem solving.
A lawsuit has been filed today by a coalition of organizations to challenge unlawful new grant restrictions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that are forcing hundreds of nonprofit organizations, domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, and a county safety net hospital to choose between accepting unlawful conditions or forgoing grant funding that is needed to offer critical services, support, and healthcare for communities.
Jul 02
2026
A letter by Rev. Jeffrey Thomas, CCA Board Chair published in the Valley Breeze on July 2, 2026 lays out the reasons why he is a proud to serve the organization that works to strengthen individuals, children and families in the community.
Jun 30
2026
Community Care Alliance hosted its 135th Annual Celebration & Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at St. James Episcopal Church, 24 Hamlet Avenue, Woonsocket, Rhode Island with Board of Directors, staff, Friends of CCA, and community leaders, advocates, and supporters in attendance. Rev. Jeffrey Thomas, Board Chair, led the business meeting in which the slate of Directors and Officers was approved unanimously, effective July 1, 2026. The event celebrated progress, partnership, and advocacy in action.
Jun 12
2026
A new community garden was the inspirational project of Leadership Rhode Island. With the expertise of Dimeo Construction the idea became reality. Now Woonsocket residents and clients of Community Care Alliance have the opportunity to grow and harvest vegetables and flowers.
There is no one size fits all solution for helping people who are living without a home. It takes a village working together to help people, one by one.
Feb 20
2026
BH Link is like an air traffic controller for behavioral health needs—a place where people can go to receive help that fits their crisis situation, and a way to avoid the hospital Emergency Department. Katie Anderson, VP of Acute Service, will tell you more here on Recovery TV with John Tassoni.
Anyone in crisis – kids and adults alike – can call, text, or chat 988 any time, 24/7, for free and confidential emotional support, resources, and referrals. For immediate face-to-face support, adults 18 and over, regardless of insurance, can walk into BH Link – no appointment necessary.
Nov 17
2025
From the very beginning, Laura, peer recovery champion, was uniquely able to integrate her love of nature and animals into her career. At the group home, she engaged residents in a number of non-traditional psychosocial rehabilitation activities such as gardening and volunteering to walk dogs at a shelter in the community.
Community Care Alliance nominated O-N Radio for its culture of community engagement and heartfelt generosity toward the City of Woonsocket and beyond.