The Providence Intown Churches Association, PICA, is a faith-based non-profit agency whose mission is to offer stability, justice and hope to people in need through advocacy and direct services.

Description:
PICA has four program areas. The daily Food Pantry is open from 9:45am-11:15am, Monday-Friday, and is open to anyone in need in Providence.It serves approximately 10,000 people/year.
The Friday evening Community Meal feeds 11,000-12,000 people a year, most of whom are homeless or residents of subsidized housing. Both of these programs are located at 134 Mathewson Street in Providence.
The Resident Advocate provides supportive services, crisis intervention and homeless prevention to the most fragile, multi-issued residents of Dexter Manor, a 10 story public housing unit in downtown.
The Homeless Outreach Counselor invites the homeless in for services including help with housing, legal issues, sobriety programs, and advocacy at court. He also distributes basic needs items such as clothing, toiletries, small household items and food. This program is located at the First Universalist Church, 250 Washington Street, Providence.

History:
PICA was formed in 1975 by the nine inner city churches to address the needs of the poor. PICA became a 501c3 non-profit in 1986.The Food Pantry has been active since 1975. The Meal site was added in the 80's, and the Resident Advocate in the 90's. Due to the increasing numbers of homeless in the downtown area, the Homeless Outreach program was added to serve those who need a holistic approach instead of an institutional one. PICA staff meets people where they are and we never give up.

Contact person: Diana Burdett, Executive Director, (401) 454-7422, (email)
Office fax number: (401) 751-1821

Address:

PO Box 5639 Providence, RI 02903

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	No
Interests Served:
	Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Helping People in Crisis
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	Yes
What type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)(3)