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Holy Cross hosts White Tie Celebration
The Holy Cross Christian Counseling Assembly will host its first White Tie Celebration in memory of Bishop Robert E. Farrow on Nov. 10 at the Providence Marriott on Orms Street from 6-10 p.m. more
Stop & Shop donates 1,000 turkeys
A donation today of 1,000 turkeys from Stop & Shop to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank marks the start of the 2012 Food Bank’s Holiday Meal Drive which will run through Dec. 31. more
Philanthropy calendar
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to nonprofit@PBN.com at least four weeks in advance of the event. more
Looking for male volunteers to mentor children in need
We’re all familiar with the billboard image and mission of Big Brothers and Big Sisters: a man or woman offering care, time and attention to a lonely or overlooked boy or girl. more
By Mary Lhowe
Contributing Writer | 11/5/12
Tapping energy outside the standard channels
As today’s economic climate continues to be an uphill battle for many, local nonprofits are finding that freshening up fundraising initiatives is imperative. While the typical mainstays of fundraising, such as direct mail campaigns, are unlikely to disappear, some local nonprofits are thinking beyond the postcard and seeing positive results. more

By Jenn Salcido
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

Providence Center inducts ‘stars’
The Providence Center has inducted Nat Calamis and Dan Del Prete into its Circle of Stars in recognition of their commitment to providing philanthropic support to the Rhode Island community. more
Mechanics Cooperative Bank supports United Way
Mechanics Cooperative Bank recently donated $10,000 to help increase the United Way of Greater Fall River’s annual capital campaign. more
ThinkSpace set for Children’s Museum
ThinkSpace, a new exhibit exploring spatial thinking that will encourage children to explore and experiment with shape and space through hands-on play and learning experiences, will open Nov. 10 at Providence Children’s Museum. more
Boy Scouts collecting nonperishables
The area’s Boy Scout community will be collecting nonperishable food items for local families on Sat. Nov. 3, by 9 a.m. more
Philanthropy calendar
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to nonprofit@PBN.com at least four weeks in advance of the event. more
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