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Groundwork Providence, a nonprofit that works to revitalize neighborhoods through development of green space, has been named the 2013 Champion in Action for strengthening communities by Citizens Bank and WJAR-TV NBC 10.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, an independent public charity with a donor-advised fund program, saw record grants and contributions in 2012, the organization announced Tuesday.
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By PBN Staff
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The Rhode Island Foundation awarded more than $30.4 million in 2012, a record year of giving according to the organization’s newly released report.
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By PBN Staff
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Through its private, charitable foundation, Our Family for Families First, Corvias Group has presented $500,000 worth of college scholarships to 10 students of military families stationed throughout the country.
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By PBN Staff
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On May 11, more than 250 guests gathered in the Grand Pavilion of the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick to help raise money and support for Friends Way, a bereavement center for children and families.
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By PBN Staff
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Employees of E.A. Dion Inc., an Attleboro-based jewelry designer and manufacturer, recently turned out to show their support the 2013 American Heart Association’s Southern New England Heart Walk.
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By PBN Staff
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After overcoming severe asthma, Nick Friend, 14, of East Providence was recently named 2013 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Rhode Island Champion.
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By PBN Staff
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Manton Avenue Project gala, Birth Network fundraiser and more.
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By PBN Staff
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A large study of deep brain stimulation to treat Alzheimer’s Disease is now underway at Butler Hospital and Rhode Island Hospitals, hospital officials announced on June 5.
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By Richard Asinof |
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Bank Rhode Island recently organized a performance by storyteller Len Cabral for the students of the Lillian Feinstein Elementary School at Sackett Street in Providence. The performance was part of Bank Rhode Island’s ongoing commitment to promote literacy among youth.
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By Barbara Lipsche |