Several of our initiatives are undertaken in partnership with other established organizations. Our goal is to maximize the usefulness of the Mathewson Street Church building to meet the needs of the downcity Providence community.
Our partners include:
The Avenue Concept
Develops sustainable Avenues that support Public Art. Funded and maintains the mural on the side of our building.
Better Lives Rhode Island (formerly PICA)
The Community Meal is made possible through a partnership with Better Lives Rhode Island. The meal is served every Friday afternoon to low-income and homeless individuals & families. The Community Meal typically serves over 100 hot meals weekly.
Brown University Health Clinic
Once a month health clinic on-site offering basic testing, blood pressure and glucose. In partnership with Brown University Health Community Health Institute.
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Mobile Market
FFRI provides access to fresh local produce which 134 Collaborative purchases and distributes during the April through October Harvest season to low income individuals & families.
Creates exposure to the visual arts for diverse public audiences. Our Gallery participates in Gallery Night during the months of March, May, July, September, October and November. We provide an opportunity for access to art & art appreciation to all.
Legal Clinic*
Local volunteer lawyers and Roger Williams University Law School students volunteer their time to offer free legal consultation & assistance on the last Friday of each month from 3:00 -5 pm. In partnership with the Pro Bono Collaborative at Roger Williams University Law School and the RI Public Defender’s Office
Reverie Theatre Group is a nonprofit theatre organization born from the need for safe, fulfilling, and collaborative theatre, creating theatre in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. We host their RI productions in the Mathewson Street Hutchinson black box theater.
RI Organizing Project
A community organization dedicated to promoting justice and the common good. RIOP places a premium on community outreach, leadership development and multi-generational organizing.
Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Social Enterprise Greenhouse creates positive social and economic impacts by supporting social entrepreneurs and enterprises with the tools and networks they need to thrive.134 Collaborative has participated in the Change Accelerator and is a member of SEG.
Tenderloin Opera Company*
A theater training program focusing on the issue of homelessness. Participants include those who are homeless, have experienced homelessness as well as those who are interested/advocates of reducing homelessness (e.g. Brown University students). They meet on a weekly basis during the academic year.
In addition to these collaborations, 134 Collaborative provides basic toiletries, used clothing and emergency bus tickets, as available, to those who are homeless, low income or attend programs on site. Public bathrooms are open to all when the building is open.
*134 Collaborative programs