Rhode Island Indian Council

Established in 1972, New England Village is a community for adults with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. Located in Pembroke, Mass., it is a charitable nonprofit corporation that offers a workshop facility, and recreational and social activities. The community offers a variety of general and special interest courses in various areas, such as aerobics, woodworking, computers usage, dance, and arts and crafts. Additionally, it provides residents an opportunity to attend theaters, concerts, movies, and sporting events, including skiing, swimming, and track and field. New England Village offers a variety of day and work programs, including employment opportunities, job placement, educational, Crafts Creation Program, Living Center, scrapbook and enrichment programs. Its Living Center program offers various products, including cards, pins, barrettes, pendants, scented gel candles and handcrafted clay pens.

The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is a full-service nonprofit organization. It has been operational since 1917. The organization offers asset and wealth accumulation, public funding, computer literacy, racial profiling and transportation services. The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is affiliated with the National Urban League, which is one of the largest community-based organizations that provide advocacy and research services throughout the world. It provides health development services and also offers educational programs for youths. The agency provides job training and placement services and advocacy activities for adults and individuals. It has a staff of trained and certified professionals that focuses on academic, social and emotional development of children, parents and family members. The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is located in Roxbury, Mass.