The Providence Center's Social Ventures provide clients with on-the-job training opportunities in supported employment environments at ProMail, Etc. and A New Leaf florist. Supported employment increase job training, life skills, and employment opportunities for individuals with mental health disabilities.

ProMail

ProMail, Etc., a social enterprise program of the Providence Center, is a successful mail fulfillment business that has been providing quality and reliable mailing, assembly and fulfillment services to customers for more than 20 years.

Through its training and placement program, ProMail is able to assist people in their efforts to maintain recovery from mental health and substance abuse issues and provide them with job skills that will enable them to find future employment.

A New Leaf

A New Leaf is a full-service florist located at 135 Gano Street in Providence, serving Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. The staff has extensive experience in floral design, including wedding reception displays, bridal bouquets and centerpieces to fit any budget. As a supported employment provider, A New Leaf strives to assist in improving the lives of its employees by encouraging the development of career goals and dreams via branching out into various opportunities of employment.