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Mechanics Cooperative Bank has announced it is donating $5,000 to support the Teach For America program in the Fall River public system directly to benefit the work of seventh-grade science teacher Stephen Kennedy’s class at Talbot Innovation Middle School.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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A series of fundraisers to restore camp facilities in Slater Park destroyed by a fire late last year will begin with a Dining for Dollars event on Feb. 18 at Bertucci’s at the Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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With the help of a $4,000 sponsorship from Bank Rhode Island, the 37th annual Meeting Street Telethon exceeded its fundraising goal, bringing in more than $809,000.
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By PBN Staff
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The Providence Roller Derby will present a FIRE vs. ICE fundraiser bout on Feb. 24 at the Narragansett Ocean Club Skating Rink on South Pier road in Narragansett at 5:30 p.m. to benefit its upcoming season and debut new teamers.
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Executive director of Teach for America Rhode Island talks about the growth of the agency, which recruits recent college graduates and professionals of backgrounds to teach for two year contracts in urban and rural public schools.
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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.
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Executive director of The Pawtucket Foundation talks about his new role.
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As part of a program that complements their school’s financial education initiative, students at Newport’s Rogers High School have been learning about financial skills from BankNewport officials.
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The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a national program honoring middle level and high school students for outstanding volunteer service, has named Marina Palumbo, 17, of East Greenwich, and Cody Clarkin, 14, of Charlestown, the 2013 Rhode Island top youth volunteers.
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The Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival will host one of 45 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sanctioned Oscar parties on Sunday, Feb. 24, at The Vets on One Avenue of the Arts, to benefit the festival’s 17th season in August and support community outreach and educational programs.
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- Gim to succeed Daukas as WashTrust executive VP Yesterday at 2:13 PM
- HUD awards $2.5M to R.I. to protect against lead paint Yesterday at 2:02 PM
- Historical preservation programs land $54K in grants Yesterday at 1:54 PM
