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Miriam employees step up to help those in need
PROVIDENCE – As part of the eighth annual summer food drive, The Miriam Hospital employees recently collected more than 2,200 lbs. of nonperishable food items, from jars of peanut butter to boxes of pasta to canned vegetables, for three area organizations: the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, St. Raymond’s Church in Providence and Camp Street Ministries. more
9/17/12
Tech showcase among top ‘Make It Happen’ ideas
By 10 a.m. on Sept. 7, the outline of a new showcase to feature Rhode Island’s technology entrepreneurs for investors had emerged in the business-environment forum at “Let’s Make It Happen RI” and talks were turning to sponsors. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 9/17/12

Vets tackle challenge of recovery
Veterans bike from Providence to Hartford Sept. 11 in the UnitedHealthcare Ride 2 Recovery Minuteman Challenge. The nonprofit event is a six-day, 330-mile ride from Boston to New York City. Ride 2 Recovery supports physical and psychological rehabilitation programs for injured veterans, featuring cycling as its core activity. Veterans use hand cycles, recumbent vehicles, tandems and traditional bikes. This is the third year that UnitedHealthcare is serving as Ride 2 Recovery’s presenting sponsor. more
9/17/12
WellOne hosting fundraiser in Oct.
WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care, a nonprofit community health center founded 103 years ago, will hold a fundraiser, A Harvest of Health, to benefit its charitable services, on Oct. 26 from 6-11 p.m. at the Warwick Country Club. more
RE/MAX agent hosts disco party for Hasbro
One local real estate agent recently raised more than $4,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital after hosting a disco-themed bash at his home in Coventry. more
Dorcas Place to hold education kick-off
Dorcas Place Adult and Family Learning Center will hold its Adult Education Kick-off 2012 on Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the organization’s front parking lot on Elmwood Avenue. more
Flames of Hope events approaching
The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will hold the seventh annual Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life breast cancer awareness event over Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 5-7, in downtown Providence. more
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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
Alex and Ani commits $1M to RIC
Alex and Ani LLC has committed to donate $1 million to Rhode Island College. The award, announced Tuesday, will be paid in $100,000 increments annually over 10 years. more
| 9/12/12
Washington Trust sponsors Historical Society concerts
The Washington Trust Co. in Westerly sponsored the annual outdoor summer concert series “Concert Under the Elms” held by the Rhode Island Historical Society. more
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