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Executive director of Girls on the Run Rhode Island talks about the work of the nonprofit, which healthy lifestyles among preteen girls.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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During its 10th annual Awards Celebration, held April 9, The Pawtucket Foundation recognized three individuals for their outstanding contributions to the quality of economic and community life in Pawtucket.
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4/29/13
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April is National Financial Literacy month, and RBS Citizens Financial Group marked the occasion by announcing $2 million in 2013 grants to benefit nonprofit financial education programs in communities served by Citizens Bank, RBS Citizens and Charter One.
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4/29/13
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Professional and financial support for women entrepreneurs appears to be increasing in Rhode Island, ranging from established organizations such as The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island and the Center for Women & Enterprise to newer groups like the PVD Lady Project, whose co-founder, Sierra Barter, explained the group’s mission as to “connect, inspire and showcase awesome women doing amazing things in Providence.”
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., center with orange jacket, joins Serve Rhode Island volunteers scooping trash from pond shores at Roger Williams Park on April 20. More than 200 volunteers braved wind and rain to join the effort, the sixth organized at the Providence park by the group since October 2008. Every year volunteers fill hundreds of trash bags with bottles, paper, plastic bags and other litter.
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4/29/13
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President of Crossroads Rhode Island talks about the nonprofit’s recently announced affiliation with The Women’s Center of Rhode Island.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Learning Community benefit, Kentucky Derby-themed gala and more.
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By PBN Staff
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Children’s Wishes will hold its fourth annual Dream Date auction on May 16 at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Providence.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Old County Road Playground Project is holding a Swing Into Spring silent auction and gala to benefit The Old County Road Playground project at the Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln on May 3.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Child & Family and the Newport Playhouse will host a benefit for Child & Family’s Elder Services Program with a buffet dinner and performance of “Spreading It Around” on May 23, to kick off Memorial Day weekend, at the Newport Playhouse on Connell Highway in Newport.
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By Rebecca Keister |
