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R.I. nonprofits receive grants to combat veteran homelessness
Two veteran advocacy nonprofits – Operation Stand Down Rhode Island and Veterans Inc. – will receive grants to help prevent and end homelessness among veterans, lawmakers announced Wednesday more
Mews 5K raises $32,000
The 13th annual Mews Tavern Gear ‘N’ Beer 5K Road Race late last year raised more than $32,000 for Easter Seals Rhode Island, a nonprofit that provides social services to children and young adults with disabilities or special needs. more
Vogue editor at RISD book-signing event
Fashionistas will have the chance to meet Vogue contributing editor Andre Leon Talley, also a Brown University alumnus, at a book signing for “The Little Black Dress,” which is being released in April, at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Arts on April 26. more
Citizens Bank volunteers for Lunch on Us program
For the sixth year, leaders at Citizens Bank pitched in to fight hunger by assisting with McAuley Ministries’ Lunch on Us program. more
Coldwell office raises funds for Crossroads
The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in Rhode Island and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares, the company’s charitable arm, together raised $16,400 to benefit Crossroads Rhode Island during the 12th Spirit of Home Awards Celebration recently held at the Providence Arts Club. 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
Mechanics donates to Teach For America
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. more
Serve Rhode Island launches HandsOn Connect
Serve Rhode Island, the state’s volunteer center and commission for national and community service, is now connecting volunteers and nonprofit organizations through a new website called HandsOn Connect. more
Carter trust gives to Urban Collaborative Accelerated Program
The Carter Family Charitable Trust has announced it will continue its donation match program with the Urban Collaborative Accelerated Program, a “second chance” school for students who are at great risk for dropping out before they reach high school. more
National Grid aids South County residents
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, National Grid has contributed a combined $40,000 to the Jonnycake Center of Westerly and the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale to assist residents in need in Southern Rhode Island communities. more
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