Richard and Debra Siravo have been named 2012 WebMD Health Heroes for the establishment of the Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation – The Matty Fund – a nonprofit that provides services to children and families affected by epilepsy. more

Team Hasbro volunteer Ariel Madera, left, lifts a box onto a pallet jack Nov. 27, in preparation for a company donation to Rhode Island families of 25,000 toys and games. They will be distributed to Rhode Island Community Action Association agencies across the state. Children who will benefit are involved with or receive assistance from the Rhode Island Department of Human Services or the R.I. Department of Children, Youth & Families. more

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island recently raised more than $5,300 during a wine-tasting event benefiting Friends Way, Rhode Island’s only bereavement center for children and families. more

GTECH Corp. recently unveiled its 189th After School Advantage computer lab at Providence’s Rochambeau Community Library. more

When Ocean State Job Lot co-owner Alan Perlman recently found himself with a pricing deal on Kellogg’s cereal too good to pass up that involved more stock than he could sell, he found an easy solution. more

The Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation and Big Blue Bug Solutions officially lit the affectionately known as the “Big Blue Bug” earlier this week, marking one start of the holiday season and lighting a portion of Interstate 95 for residents who call the unofficial landmark Nibbles Woodaway. more

The Rhode Island Foster Parents Association has rebranded as Foster Forward with a new name, new look and new logo to promote its mission to empower lives through impacted by foster care. more

Family Service of Rhode Island is the recent recipient of a $1.6 million federal grant awarded to reduce the impact of trauma on the state’s children. more

Student craftsmen at Newport’s International Yacht Restoration School now have some new tools courtesy of DMT Diamond Machining Technology. more

Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit performing-arts organization, Trinity Repertory Co., recently received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America. more