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McDonald House gives Schwartz Center $15K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern New England recently presented the Schwartz Center for Children with a $15,000 grant. The grant will fund the center’s outdoor therapeutic play area, making it accessible for all of the center’s visitors. more
6/25/12
Washington Trust collects 6 tons of peanut butter
The Washington Trust Co. recently announced the results of its March peanut butter drive. The company collected more than 6 tons of peanut butter, which were distributed to food banks across the state. more
6/25/12
Arts council looking for airport piece
The R.I. State Council on the Arts and the R.I. Airport Corporation have issued a call for artists for the newly created exhibition space at the Block Island Airport in New Shoreham for presentations in 2012-2013. more
Patriots honor ShapeUp founder
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation recently honored Shape Up RI Founder and Chairman Rajiv Kumar, M.D., with a 2012 New England Patriots Myra Kraft Community MVP recognition. more
Latimer 5K to provide scholarships
The Steven K. Latimer Memorial 5K, the first annual fundraising event for the Steven K. Latimer Memorial Scholarship Fund, will be held Sept. 29 at Roger Williams Park to benefit the fund that will provide educational scholarships to Rhode Island students who have lost a parent or parents due to an act of violence. more
Philanthropy calendar
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
6/22/12
Local veterans to benefit from $225K from Labor Dept.
Worcester, Mass.-based Veterans Inc. was awarded $225,000 to help homeless veterans in Southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island find work, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced Tuesday. more
RWU’s collaborative gathers to fund legal aid
More than 100 members of the legal community, along with students, faculty, staff and alumni of Roger Williams University School of Law, recently gathered for the third annual Pro Bono Collaborative Cocktail Reception. more
6/18/12
R.I. toughens penalty for underage smoking
PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly this month approved legislation toughening penalties for underage smoking. more
6/18/12
OHPRI lands $1M for SSV Oliver Hazard Perry project
Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island was awarded $500,000 from the Allette Morris McBean Charitable Foundation and a $250,000 matching grant from the Stratus Foundation. more
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