Free Providence, RI
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General Guide
Providence is an overwhelmingly liberal city, in an overwhelmingly liberal state. The richest parts of town are in the Upper East Side, which is generally inhabitied by rich college students. Downtown is mainly a business district, with some shops. Federal Hill is close by, with many expensive Italian restaraunts. Roughest is the South Side, so watch yourself.
Also, watch out for undercover cops downtown, who are searching to arrest people on trumped-up drug charges.
Housing
Free housing, shelters and hostels, etc.
Food
Geoff's Sandwich shop on Thayer always has a big barrel of completely free pickles. You don't need to buy anything, just grab 'em. Unless you happen to walk in during the Jewish holiday of Passover (near Easter) in which case they won't have any because they use a Jewish supplier.
Occasionally, the Food Not Bombs people organize an event = more free food!
Medical Care
Planned parenthood, free clinics, free medical advice, Medicare resources, low-cost clinics, etc.
Legal Aid
ACLU, free legal aid/counseling, pro bono attorneys, etc.
Armed Forces/Deployment Avoidance Counseling
Legal aid, resources, etc.
Play
In the summers, Waterfire is a good and pretty safe place for some free entertainment and some decent ambiance on the Providence River.
Information
General weather, traffic, news resources, etc.
Underground Papers
Self-explanatory
Miscellaneous
Any other freebies
Public Transit
Subways, Buses, Ferries, Shuttles, etc.
Free Clothing and Furniture
See Free Clothing and Furniture section, provide details for this city.
Assorted Freebies
The spring is an amazing time for dumpster diving on College Hill. It's when all of the wealthy college kids at Brown and RISD leave for the season and throw all sorts of good shit out. Be quick at it though, as this is a well-known diving spot.
Spectrum India on Thayer gives out free bangles to absolutely anyone who walks in the door. Anytime.
Survive
Go to the Survive section and provide any city-specific details, including new topics.
