Nourishing Hope -- Rebuilding Lives Providence Ministries for the Needy, Inc. (PMN) is a non-profit organization serving the greater Holyoke, MA community since 1980. From its inception, the mission of Providence Ministries has been to assist those most in need in the community by providing life's basic needs of food, clothing and shelter and today also includes job and life-skills training. PMN was founded by Sr. Margaret McCleary, SP and the Sisters of Providence. We remain affiliated with and sponsored by the Sisters of Providence.