Hamilton House is an adult learning community for those over 55. There are a large number of…read moreexcellent opportunities for learning and sharing, including language classes, lectures on art and history, painting classes, dining with peers, special dinners and many, many other activities.

From the owner: Hamilton House is a 501c3 nonprofit, member-based Adult Learning Exchange located on the East Side…read moreof Providence. Open to the broader community of active senior adults in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts, our Mission is to inspire and enhance members’ lives through stimulating interaction with ideas and friends in an adult learning center and to connect them with opportunities to serve the community. Hamilton House offers weekly classes, special programs and lectures, and social events. Areas of offerings range from art, literature, history, music, language and environmental studies, wellness, community, and much more! Additionally we host a gallery and cafe, which are open to the public.

I had two bikes to donate and in my research Recycle-A-Bike came up. I sent them an email to verify…read moreif I can donate my bikes and received an automatic response with answers to the most common questions they get. One of the questions was "Can I donate my used bike and bike accessories?" The response was "Yes. Donations can be dropped off during all open hours: Tuesday: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.; Thursday: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Open on Sundays during the Summer (May to September): Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. I visited Recycle-A-Bike on Tuesday about 7:00pm and a staff member welcomed me into the store. I informed him that I have two bikes to donate and he offered to help grab the bikes. He told me that he really appreciated the donation. When I was browsing the Recycle-A-Bike website, I noticed they offer a 5 week course to rebuild a bike-Changing flat tires/patching tubes, adjusting brakes, chain and cable maintenance, tuning and alignment of the derailleur/shifting mechanisms, truing up a wheel that is out of alignment, and checking/tightening bolts/fasteners on your bike. At the end of the class, you keep the bike. How cool is that?!

Great service and very friendly people. They were very helpful in helping me pick out the right…read morebike that suits me. The prices are great and they also fix bikes and show you how to fix your bike if you're interested.

Great market, great prices, fresh produce and really friendly volunteers there to help. Description…read morefrom their website. "Hope Market is stocked with donations from our partners in the retail food industry and is open to anyone who needs to stretch their weekly grocery budget. All proceeds from Hope Market help Feed RI deliver up to 150 pallets of food every month (free of charge!) to nonprofit organizations and community groups who feed their communities."

The food and the service from the kind and patient volunteers stood out the most to me. The only…read morenegative thing was that I walk with a cane and needed a chair, but there were none available. Unfortunately, I sat on the floor. My spine was in screaming pain ! I learned my lesson the hard way. I will definitely bring my walker next time...

This small book shop is located inside The Arcade. It's focus is on 'the weird', aka books related…read moreto sci-fi, horror stories, tarot, witchcraft, and more. They have a few t-shirts for sale too. Books include local authors, famous authors, fiction, the history of witch trials such as in Salem, MA and several other non-fiction topics. I picked up a book I have been hoping to find for years now; the original stories by the Brothers Grimm. None of this tinkerbell fairytale stuff. This is raw, gorey, brutal stuff. The woman who assisted me was such fun to chat with and made some recommendations based on my interests. Definitely more books here I plan to return for. They even have a small area out the door (in the center of the building) to sit and read if you have time, or can't wait to begin your new book. Seriously, I have passed this shop half a dozen times and didn't realize what I was missing until I read their write up in Rhode Island Monthly magazine. Very glad I did!

We visited over the summer because my husband is a huge H.P. Lovecraft fan. The store was a little…read moresmaller than expected, but it was jam packed with awesome stuff! We really liked looking through all the memorabilia and books. The staff member that was there was very friendly and knowledgeable. My husband was satisfied with his T-shirt purchase and gets compliments on it all the time! Check this place out if you're curious about learning about local authors and other weird stuff!

I love donating to this organization. They make it so convenient where you can go on their website…read moreand choose the date you'd like for them to come to your home to pick up your donation! They accept clothing and small appliances. They also have a great mentor program for kids who would benefit from having a "big brother or sister." Thanks for everything you do, Big Brother and Sister of RI!

Donated a lot of slightly used children's toys. They promote, attentive and appreciative of the…read moredonation. I recommend this nonprofit.

My visit to this arts venue was really educational and fun…read more The center is a literary organization that celebrate stories as expressions of self, culture and connection, and as catalysts for change. LitArts RI supports Rhode Island writers through community events, workshops, writing groups, and shared creative workspace. Its mission is to build Rhode Island's arts community by supporting the state's creative writers and enriching the lives of readers. Since opening in 2018, LitArts RI has become a centralized hub for the Rhode Island literary community, serving 700 members and 3,000+ creatives statewide. In 2023, this new center was opened and it has since used for many festivals and events.

One of the most supportive resources for local literary, poetry, and podcast creators. There are…read moremultiple workshops monthly and as a member there is a built in community of likeminded individuals to network with, not to mention the space to do your work professionally and in peace. A million thanks to LITARTS RI...our podcast got its start in this building and now we hold the honor of MOTIF MAGAZINE "Favorite Local Podcast 2024". Listen to Little State Big Voices wherever podcasts are heard!

Had so much fun at the Rhody Revue Burlesque show last night! AS220 is super cool. They had a band…read moreplaying in another room and our show was in the black box room. There was one bartender and they were great. Worked really quickly. You can get a glass of white wine for $10! The show itself was a lot of fun. I went with Meg M and my long time friend Morgan. The performers were really engaging and the costumes were amazing. Loved the host too! Cant wait to come back for more events at AS220!

Tried their tropic like it's hot cocktail before an event. Bartender was nice and helpful and the…read moredrink was mad quickly. Need to look back what the flavors in it were again because it reminded me of breakfast and maple syrup. Cool drink, cool space, cool vibe.

This savers is a god one. It's super big and has a lot of product! Staff here is always super nice…read more Parking is a bit of a nightmare though. You'll find a spot, but getting out of the lot is a process.

A really surprising thrift store for me. It was such a large store and it was so organized…read more There was a lot of mechdise and some of it was ridiculously overpriced. I can't explain it but I think that they look at the names on the label and then price from there, but forgot that everything is used. I actually found a few items that seemed reasonably priced. Definitely a place to check out.

This place takes donations and runs as a nonprofit getting aide from the Government and tax relief,…read morebut it is just another scam in R.I. I needed help due to a very bad domestic violence situation and they help with absolutely nothing, infact they took all my info. Social security number, license, Birth certificate, and put my info. In their computer and I guess it is so they can try to say they helped me or they can get more funding pretending to help people. Such a disgrace, I pray it catches up to them and that they have to pay back all donations! And if I could leave a zero star I would have rather, because this place is not worth 1 star!

The Sojo team are amazing. Passionate, energetic, dedicated and always working to find ways to end…read moredomestic violence and support the individuals and families effected by it. We've had an amazing experiencing volunteering and supporting Sojo. They also have fun events like the annual masquerade ball - it will be a lot of fun and is a significant source of funding for the programs that Sojo provide. http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/414203101955673/