Providence: Community & Culture
Providence's civic fabric includes 11 libraries, 131 congregations, and 30 cultural organizations.
- 0.7 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Rhode Island 0.4/1K).
- 1.6 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Rhode Island 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Providence Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 150 Empire Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (401) 455-8000 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 02903 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2677 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 11 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (9)
MAYNARD MASONIC CORPORATION
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY INC
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AMERICAN LEGION 56 HOME ASSOCIATION
ROTARY CHARITIES FOUNDATION OF ROTARY CLUB OF PROVIDENCE
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
LTS ARMSTRONG-GLADDING POST69 AMERICAN LEGION
LIONS CLUB OF BRISTOL COUNTY
| Churches · Total count | 131 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Aldrich, Nelson W., House
All Saints Memorial Church
Allen, Candace, House
Allen, Zachariah, House
American Brewing Company Plant
American Street School
Andrew Dickhaut Cottages Historic District
Arcade, The
Arnold-Palmer House
Aylesworth Apartments
Bailey, William L., House
Beaman and Smith Company Mill
Bell Street Chapel
Beneficent Congregational Church
Blackstone Boulevard Realty Plat Historic District
Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District
Blackstone Canal (Boundary Increase)
Blackstone Park Historic District
Brackett, Charles, House
Bradley, George M., House
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 10 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 30 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (9)
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF PROVIDENCE
PROVIDENCE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND INC
MEALS ON WHEELS OF RI INC
RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RHODE ISLAND
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF RHODE ISLAND INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PROVIDENCE SU PPORT CORPORATION
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER PROVIDENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 1,564 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Providence+RI |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=02908 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=02908 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=02908 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=02908 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 630 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 524 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 161 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 262 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA)
Providence Children's Museum
Governor Stephen Hopkins House
The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
Rhode Island Jewish Museum
John Brown House Museum
Lippitt House Museum
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Betsey Williams Cottage
Governor William Sprague Mansion
Temple to Music
Culinary Archive and Museum;Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum
Attractions (10)
Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA)
Providence Children's Museum
Governor Stephen Hopkins House
The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
John Brown House Museum
Lippitt House Museum
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Other
Organizations (14)
HOPE CLUB PRESERVATION FUND
PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
PROVIDENCE REVOLVING FUND INC
BELLEVUE-OCHRE POINT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
JEWELRY DIST FOUNDATION HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL PRES & REVITAL INC
RHODE ISLAND LABOR HISTORY SOCIETY
PRESERVE RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE RESTORATION SOCIETY
RHODE ISLAND IRISH FAMINE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
NINTH INFANTRY DIV ASSOC
RHODE ISLAND LATINO ARTS INC
INDEPENDENCE TRAIL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI IN THE STATE OF R I & PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
CLIO DIGITAL MEDIA LIMITED
Clubs (3)
NARRAGANSETT BOAT CLUB
PERENNIAL PLANTERS GARDEN CLUB INC
EVERY-BODIES-FITNESS INC
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 8.20 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 70.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 1,564 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 23.33 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 447 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 40 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 3 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 3 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 5 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 4 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 28 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 82 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 82 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Providence