The Victoria Alviti Music Foundation has granted $18,000 to the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School’s FLEX (Foundations in Learning Exploration) with the Phil program. As part of the grant, every student in the Arlington Elementary School will attend the Philharmonic’s Link Up Education Concerts. more

The Preservation Society of Newport County’s annual costume exhibit at Rosecliff this year will highlight 20th century fashion and the ways in which designers marketed the changing styles and silhouettes. more

Instead of opting for a sun-filled spring break on the beach, or for quality couch time at home, some students at Roger Williams University chose to spend their time off helping others. more

To raise awareness of senior hunger, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I, and David Casey, vice president of workforce strategies and chief diversity officer of CVS Caremark Corp., recently pitched in with Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island’s March for Meals campaign. more

Touch-a-Truck event, Dancing With the Stars of Mentoring and more. more

During the ACE Mentor Program of Rhode Island’s presentation night, held last month, 15 teams of local high school students presented concepts, proposals, drawings and 3D renderings of projects they created while under the mentorship of some of the area’s architecture, construction and engineering professionals. more

As a result of its annual Giving Cake Program, Gregg’s Restaurants and Pubs recently donated $12,000 to Hasbro Children’s Hospital. more

The Warm Center, a resource for those in need in Westerly, recently announced that is has received a $50,000 gift toward its capital campaign from The Washington Trust Co. more

QUINCY, Mass. – The Arbella Insurance Foundation last week announced that the fifth annual Let’s Drive Out Hunger raised $149,617 – more than double the previous year’s total of $62,775. more

In honor of its 50th season, Trinity Repertory Co. recently celebrated the patrons who have supported its past and invested in its future. more