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Smith Hill Community Development Corporation (SHCDC), located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a non-profit organization dedicated to community building and affordable housing. Don’t forget to investigate the Smith Hill Community Resources section and the Community Calendar to find out what’s going on in and around Smith Hill.

Capitol Square slideshow picture courtesy of Richard McCaffrey

BBC America Features Visions II on Its 8/27/10 Broadcast

August 27th, 2010

BBC News’ North America Editor, Mark Mardell, was on Osborn Street recently to interview Rhode Island Housing Deputy Director, Susan Bodington, about the impact of stimulus funding on the local economy. This piece, which was aired on Friday 8/27 on BBC America, investigates national economic woes in relation to government reaction and will focus on, Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke’s remarks about more possible Fed action. The picture below features the BBC film crew and Mr. Mardell, interviewing RIH’s Susan Bodington, with RIH’s communications team, Amy Lanctot and Faye Zukerman, and SHCDC’s Project Manager, Christian Caldarone, keeping an eye on the proceedings.

Click here to read Mr. Mardell’s BBC blog.

Click here to watch the news clip on BBC News

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41 Pekin St, Sold to a First-Time Homeowner!

August 12th, 2010

We are pleased to announce the purchase of 41 Pekin St. by a first-time homeowner! 41 Pekin St is the first step in Smith Hill CDC’s revitalization of the Pekin St. Historical District. This home-ownership opportunity was funded by The City of Providence, Rhode Island Housing and the RI Housing Resources Commission. We could not be happier with this project, as it has taken one of the most deteriorated properties in the area and created a beautiful home. Another great feature of this sale is that it has brought a friendly new family to the neighborhood! Stay tuned for more information about the next phase of this work, Visions II!

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HousEART Goes Citywide

June 14th, 2010

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Lydia Stein has taken HousEART citywide and she has started her first project of the summer! Located at 63 Kossuth Street, the house is across from William D’Abate Elementary School. Anthony Resto, age 20, worked with Ms. Stein and these pictures represent the first day’s progress. Stay tuned for more pictures and look for HousEART all over the city.

HousEART is also proud to announce the opening event to celebrate its first 2010 summer mural!

The event will take place on Thursday, August 5, from 4:30-6 pm, on Kossuth Street in Olneyville in front of the William D’Abate Community School. The event is a collaboration of HousEART, the Manton Avenue Community Garden, and the D’Abate Youth Garden Club in partnership with Southside Community Land Trust. Rain date for the event is Friday, August 6.

HousEART was started in Smith Hill by the Smith Hill CDC. For more information click here.

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Smith Hill Library’s Staff Appreciation Day Celebration

May 27th, 2010

Please join the Smith Hill Friends Group for our Staff Appreciation Day Celebration.

The party will be June 7, 2010, from 4:15 – 5:45 at The Smith Hill Library, Where else?

Our Staff members are intelligent, informative,supportive, caring and fun!!

Let’s show Alan, Amy, Jennifer and Joey how much we appreciate all that they do to make our trips to the Smith Hill Library pleasant and informative journeys! There will be Food, Games, Prizes, Music and More…

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Community Meeting about Partial Lead Pipe Replacements

May 20th, 2010

Community Meeting about Partial Lead Pipe Replacements

Providence Water has been changing the lead-lined water pipes in the streets, but not the lead pipes that connect to your house.

Come learn more about the problem, the solution and what you can do to make your family safe!
Thursday, May 27
5:30 PM
Mount Hope Neighborhood Association

(199 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02906)
Participating organizations: Mount Hope Neighborhood Association, Childhood Lead Action Project, Clean Water Action, Mount Hope Community Baptist Church
More info/RSVP to: Laura Brion, Childhood Lead Action Project (785-1310, laura@leadsafekids.org)