Nine Neighborhood Fund: Central Providence Opportunities 02908-02909
Participatory Budgeting in the Central Providence Opportunities Health Equity Zone
Thank you for voting in the Nine Neighborhood Fund Participatory Budgeting election! With nearly 1,200 votes cast, see the winnings projects below:
Large Projects
- Bathrooms and Plants in Our Parks (728 votes): $368,000 will be directed to install two new composting toilets at Merino Park and increase access to existing bathrooms in Donigian and Davis Parks. In addition, this initiative will support the planting of native shrubs to enhance the beauty of the green space, encourage community use, and protect the environment.
- Lead-Free Water (708 votes): $330,000 will be directed to provide all households in the Central Providence neighborhoods who have lead-contaminated pipes with an NSF-certified water filter dispenser. Additionally, these funds will help support community education about lead safety.
- Peer Mental Health (686 votes) : $50,000 will be directed to launch a peer mental health training program for high school students in the nine Central Providence neighborhoods. The training will help young people detect the signs that their classmates and friends may be experiencing mental health issues. Students who complete the training will receive a certificate and have the opportunity to train other students in their high schools.
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Improving Our Bus Stops (662 votes): $132,000 will be directed to add seating, lighting, and additional amenities near approximately 4 bus stops that currently do not have shelters.
Small Projects
All small project budgets are $30,000
- Life Skills Classes for Youth will provide classes for youth that discuss skills around parenting, personal finance, domestic activities, and other basic life skills. (641 votes)
- Food Bearing Tree Planting will plant 20 food-bearing trees native to Rhode Island (apple, pear, peach, berries, nut trees) around Central Providence to help address food insecurity, lack of green space and tree cover. (606 votes)
- Soccer for Youth will expand the accessibility of soccer-playing to more local youth in Central Providence, by providing free access to equipment, outdoor space, and coaching. (560 votes)
- Bike Distribution and Repair will distribute 50 bikes and repair kits and offer bike maintenance and repair workshops to low-income residents of 02908 and 02909. (440 votes)
