Community and Nonprofit Organizations
Block Island Arts Council
NFP for BI arts community
Phone: (617)-785-0295
Email: mafacb321@gmail.com.
oldtowninnblockisland@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.onislandco.org/
Block Island Residents Association (BIRA)
Address: Box 456, Block Island, RI
The purposes of the Association are to serve as a medium for community, cultural, recreational and social activities, to advance the civic interests of Block Island, and to aid the residents in achieving the fullest enjoyment of its unique natural advantages.
Website: www.bira02807.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlockIslandResidentsAssociation/
Block Island Club
Address: 136 Corn Neck Road, Block Island, RI
The Block Island Club is a non-profit organization focused on Sailing, Tennis and Events. The club is open from May and offers one-week through full-summer memberships. The club offers week-long Kid’s Camps involving Sailing, Tennis, Arts & Crafts and Swimming lessons. These camps run Monday through Friday. Please find more here: https://www.blockislandclub.org/kids. The club has a fleet of sail boats, dinghies and keelboats, 2 tennis courts, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and swim-lanes.
The club’s sailing program comprises sailing lessons, sailing cruises, wedding charters and team building exercises. The club’s tennis program involves several weekly adult clinics, round-robin competitions and weekly tennis events. Throughout the summer, the club hosts numerous sporting and social events for the whole family. The full list of events can be found here https://www.blockislandclub.org/events-1. The club’s facilities, including sailing boats, clubhouse and deck can be made available for private events and parties. For more information, please email.
Website: http://www.blockislandclub.org
Phone: (401)-466-5939
Email: info@blockislandclub.org
Instagram: https://instagram.com/blockislandclub?igshid=z1phfxw08eh1
Block Island Community Sailing
Address: New Harbor Boat Basin, West Side Rd
Block Island Community Sailing is Block Island’s Center for adult / family sailing. If you want to learn to sail or just experience a relaxing sail on a larger cruising sailboat, BICS offers everything from US Sailing certified keelboat sailing instruction, to a relaxing sailing cruise, for you and your family, out on Block Island Sound. BICS sails out of the New Harbor Boat Basin (near the Oar Restaurant) with larger keelboats. To learn more about our programs or to book a scenic 2.5-hour sailing cruise out in Block Island Sound, see our website at www.sailbi.org, or call our office at 401-741-5136
Website: http://www.bisailing.org
Phone: (401) 741-5136
Email: henry@sailbi.org
Block Island Early Learning Center
Address: 91 Chapel Street, Block Island, RI
Originally founded in 1977, the Block Island Early Learning Center is a licensed facility providing pre-school and childcare programs committed to meeting the developmental needs of island children in accordance with early learning standards. It is located at the Old Harbor Meadows.
Phone: (401) 466-9695
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIELCnewpage/
Block Island Free Library
Address: 9 Dodge St Block Island, RI
Established in 1875 the mission of the Island Free Library is to fulfill the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of its patrons by providing a full spectrum of library services, including access to print, audio, video, and electronic formats; fostering a lifelong love of reading with programs for children and adults; and promoting computer literacy through appropriate forms of instruction. Nationally recognized for its public library service by Library Journal, the Island Free Library is one of Block Island’s most beloved destinations among islanders and visitors alike, young and old. Open year-round, it provides a central location, holds a unique position of importance within this remote community, and plays an integral part of island life.
Website: http://www.islandfreelibrary.org
Phone: (401)466-3233
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandfreelibrary/
Block Island Heath Services
Address: 6 Payne Rd Block Island, RI
The Block Island Medical Center is a Primary Care Facility providing community health care, able to handle urgent and emergent needs. Through our in-house Providers, partnerships with visiting specialists, and a mainland referral network, the Medical Center helps ensure the health, safety, and well-being of island residents and visitors
HOURS OF OPERATION
The Medical Center is open for appointments:
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Please be aware that we are, first and foremost, a primary care facility. We ask that you please call the Medical Center for an appointment at (401)-466-2974 during regular business hours.
For after-hour needs, it is necessary to call (401)-466-3220 to be triaged for further guidance or 911 for emergencies.
Please do not arrive at the Medical Center without calling the appropriate phone number.
Website: http://www.bihealthservices.com
Phone: (401) 466-2974
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Block-Island-Medical-Center-1516218182004123/
Block Island Historical Society
Address: 18 Old Town Road Block Island, RI
The Block Island Historical Society Museum, Gallery & Shop is located at the intersection of Old Town Road and Ocean Avenue. It is listed as part of the National Register in the Old Harbor Historic District and was originally the home and farm of Gideon Rose. The Museum has extensive collections of significant artifacts related to Block Island’s history and several displays. The Society also offers a variety of tours, special events and lectures.
Website: http://www.blockislandhistorical.org
Phone: (401) 466-2481
Block Island Lions Club
The Block Island chapter of Lions Club International was formed in 1994. In its 25th year, the Lions Club has grown to about 100 members, including the members of the Leo Lions Club for youngsters. Each year the club raises funds to support various community efforts. Through its signature fundraising events golf tournaments and the Labor Day Clambake — the group has helped fund school trips, The Nature Conservancy programs, the kitchen at the Community Center, eye care for individuals, and helping to fund the building of the Rescue Squad building. The group has also helped fund what is almost certainly its signature project: the recreation facilities at Ball O’Brien Park. The Club is always looking for new members. Non-members are cordially invited to learn more about this community-minded organization
Website: http://rilions.com/blockislandlc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ril42
Block Island Maritime Institute
Address: 216 Ocean Avenue, Block Island, RI
There is no better example of Block Island Maritime’s focus on maritime-related educational programs for children and adults than the bi-weekly Harbor Tours. The hour-long excursion in Oldport Marine’s specially-designed launch is focused on the history and present day information concerning Great Salt Pond -- Block Island’s jewel. Tours include information and discussion ranging from the days of the indigenous people’s encampments on the shores to Block Island’s modern day surge in aquaculture and feature interesting material from both above and below the surface of the water. These tours are a great way to start the day and are usually scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 AM. Reservations are required because of their popularity and children under 5 ride free. Please check the latest information for schedules.
Website: blockislandmaritime.org
Phone: (401) 500-3501
Email: info@blockislandmaritime.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bimaritimeinstitute/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Block-Island-Maritime-Institute-255131531169725/
Block Island Tourism Council
Address: 40 Center Road, Block Island, RI
Your spot for Block Island Information - where to stay, what to do, maps, getting here, special packages, and weddings, If you need information about Block Island - look here!
The primary mission of the Block Island Tourism Council is to plan, promote and market tourism beyond Block Island.
The Block Island Tourism Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the town of New Shoreham as a leisure travel destination. The BITC’s promotional efforts include publication of a travel planner; a year-long advertising campaign directed at our leisure tourism market; targeted sales efforts; public relations strategy; participation in numerous trade shows; and a comprehensive website. The BITC is available to assist travel professionals including media, tour operators, and travel agents, aid in planning a meeting or corporate event, and provide information to help visitors enjoy the destination.
Website: http://www.blockislandinfo.com/
Phone: (401)466-5200
Email: bitourism@yahoo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockislandinfo/
Double Ender Celebrations
Since its beginnings 41 years ago, the Double Ender Celebrations committee, a 501C4 non-profit civic organization, organizes the 4th of July festivities on Block Island. Funded entirely by donations from various sources, the committee handles tasks such as booking and organizing fireworks and parade bands, coordinating transportation for crews and bands, generating fundraising campaigns, recruiting volunteers, and organizing parade floats and musical acts. We hope you can join us this year and enjoy one of Block Island cherished island traditions!
Website: https://www.blockisland4th.com/
Email: doubleenderbi@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockisland4thofjuly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BI4thofJuly
Fishing Academy on Block Island
The Fishing Academy provides a safe, fun environment for children to learn how to fish and improve the skills they already have. Super Fun!
Go to the BlMI website and learn all about it - not to be missed.
Website: https://blockislandmaritime.org/the-fishing-academy/
Phone: 401-500-3501
Email: fishingacademy@gmail.com
Harbor Church
Address: 21 Water Street Block Island, RI
Harbor Church is a warm community of faith which seeks to serve the entire island as followers of Jesus. We are affiliated with American Baptist Churches, but our membership includes persons of many denominations and we welcome visitors from all over to our services. Sunday morning Worship is always at 10:00 am year-round, followed by a coffee hour. A Bible study for adults is held on Thursday at 7:00 pm. On Friday nights we host the Common Ground Coffeehouse with soup, coffee, and refreshments at 6:30, fellowship and entertainment (movies in winter) at 7:00 pm
Website: www.harborchurchblockisland.net
Phone: 401-466-5940
Email: petrospaulos@hotmail.com harborchurch1765@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Harborchurchbi/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/harborchurchbi
Oceanview Foundation
Address: Water Street, Block Island, RI
The Ocean View Foundation educates visitors and islanders on the natural history and beauty of Block Island. We encourage the celebration of its maritime culture, vernacular architecture and preserved open space. The Foundation has preserved four-plus properties on the Island. The most visible and the first project encompasses a little over an acre, on a beautiful site, overlooking the Old Harbor. It was once the grounds of a grand late 19th century Victorian hotel. The Ocean View Foundation is host to annual community events held at the Pavilion: Earth Mother's Day in May and a Community Pot Luck in October. During the summer, the Pavilion is the venue for a weekly schedule of programs that include a Nature Walk around the site, Bird Banding, Bird Census, and an Art & Nature drawing program.
Phone: (401)466-5211
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Address: 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101, Providence, RI
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is the official full-service, economic development organization for the state of Rhode Island. The corporation works with public, private and nonprofit partners to create the conditions for businesses in all sectors to thrive and to improve the quality of life for our citizens by promoting the state’s long-term economic health and prosperity.
Website: http://www.commerceri.com
Phone: (401)278-9100
Email: info@commerceri.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricommerce/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommerceRI/
St. Andrew’s Parish
Address: Chapel Street Church 23 Chapel Street Block Island, RI, and Parish Center 22 Spring Street Block Island, RI
Welcome to our Parish! Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church strives to be a welcoming parish, actively and joyfully celebrating our Catholic faith.
If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to one of the greeters at Mass so we can make you aware of all the great things happening on Block Island. Together, we are moving forward in a spirit of faith and radical hospitality.
Mass times:
Saturday: 5:00 PM Summer, Fall, and Spring
Sunday: 8:00 AM Summer - Chapel Street Church
Sunday 10:00 AM Parish Center, Spring St.; October to May 10:00 AM Summer - Chapel Street Church
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM Summer - Chapel Street Church, Parish Center, Spring St.; October to May
Phone: (401)466-5519
Email: standrewbi@gmail.com
The Nature Conservancy on Block Island
Address: 352 High Street, Block Island, RI
In 1991, The Nature Conservancy named Block Island one of 12 “Last Great Places” in the western hemisphere. This special designation highlights the island’s abundance of rare plants and animals and the community’s unique support for conservation. The Nature Conservancy set up a permanent field office on the island soon after, affirming our long-term commitment to protecting the nature of Block Island. The Block Island Program maintains over 2,000 acres of habitat, offers hands-on discovery programs, and supports groundbreaking scientific research in the Great Salt Pond. For all of this, we thank our supporters and partners -- many of whom have been with us since the very beginning -- for their generosity, trust, and vision for Block Island.
Website: http://www.nature.org
Phone: (401) 466-2129
Email: cherring@tnc.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nature_org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natureconservancyrhodeisland/
The Samaritans of Rhode Island
Address: 67 Park Pl, Pawtucket, RI 02860
The Samaritans serve as a suicide prevention resource for Rhode Islanders: individuals, families and other community stakeholders who seek information about suicide prevention education & grief support.
Website: http://www.samaritansri.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Samaritans-of-Rhode-Island-135146746614916/
Email: info@samaritansri.necoxmail.com.
Phone: (1-800) 365-4044 or 1-401-272-4044