Well-Being Aid
Well-Being Aid
Let's take care of each other
We are organizing and uniting under tough conditions. The Well-Being Aid (WBA) program is designed to help connect students with resources, referrals, and funds to address their basic needs.
The WBA program aims to support Providence high school students and their families through a mutual aid approach. Mutual aid is when people come together to meet each other’s needs out of solidarity.
The WBA Youth task force coordinates this program. Please apply online if you need support. Your personal information will remain confidential and only be shared on a limited basis with staff who process the requests. Please allow for 2-3 weeks for a response, due to our scheduling limitations, and be aware that funding is currently limited.
Students can apply for support to access:
Housing Assistance
Food Assistance
Utility Assistance
Weather Appropriate Clothing
Transportation Assistance (i.e., bus pass)
Toiletries and Personal Care Items
And more!
Our request limit per youth and family is $250 per school year until more funds are available. When applying for Well-Being Aid assistance, please keep in mind that we only have so many funds available and try to support our community as much as possible. Please refer to the chart below for additional information on how we break down each category of support and how much you can expect to receive from us! If you need additional support, please fill out the referral form or contact us at arion@pvdstudentunion.org.
Additional Resources
Free resources like snacks, personal care kits, and menstrual products are available at our office! Please visit us between 2:15-5:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year at 763R Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 (behind Nice Slice). We can also help you connect with other free resources and local organizations in the community.
Please contact us in one of the following ways to schedule a pick up/drop off for physical resources.