|
In an effort to ensure those without health insurance have access to medical care,
11/5/12
|
|
The Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Rhode Island collected more than 13,000 books to improve childhood literacy and increase the number of children with books in their homes.
more
9/3/12
|
|
Mechanics Cooperative Bank has announced it is donating $5,000 to support the Teach For America program in the Fall River public system directly to benefit the work of seventh-grade science teacher Stephen Kennedy’s class at Talbot Innovation Middle School.
more
By Rebecca Keister |
|
As part of a program that complements their school’s financial education initiative, students at Newport’s Rogers High School have been learning about financial skills from BankNewport officials.
more
By PBN Staff
|
|
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
By PBN Staff
|
|
United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Anthony Maione believes the local economy is slowly improving. As the man in charge of the nonprofit that raised $13 million in its last fiscal year, he knows what he’s talking about. Rhode Island is emerging from the hardest fundraising climate Maione has ever seen, but signs of life have returned.
more
By Victor Alvarez |
|
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
By PBN Staff
|
|
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee will kick-off the March for Meals Campaign on behalf of the Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island on March 4 at 11 a.m. at the nonprofit’s offices on Bath Street with a proclamation announcement before he delivers hot and nutritious meals to homebound seniors.
more
By Rebecca Keister |
|
Following a nationwide search, Rhode Island has been designated as one of six “supercommunities” for traumatized children
more
By PBN Staff
|
|
Elizabeth Barstow, an 18-year-old senior at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center, recently was named winner of the Rhode Island Blood Center’s third annual T-shirt design contest.
more
By Rebecca Keister |