2008 Programs to Expand Significantly, Thanks to New Grants - and Your Support! 

Dorcas Place relies on your support to fully fund our core programs and to expand services. Whether enriching an existing program or piloting a new initiative, your donations provide critical matching support that help us succeed in securing new grants. 

National Work Readiness Credential

will be offered at Dorcas Place. We are the only RI community-based organization approved to prepare and test adult learners for this U.S. Chamber of Commerce-endorsed Work Readiness Credential.  

Training in Health and Hospitality

will be expanding through our partnerships with area healthcare and hospitality employers so even more Career Academy students can gain internships and entry-level jobs in these high demand fields.  

Rhode Island Welcome Back Center

is being planned by Dorcas Place to aid internationally trained health professionals seeking English language instruction, certification, and licensing assistance in order to return to their medical professions or other related health fields.