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

John Galvin, chief financial officer of Collette Vacations, has been named chairman of EngageRI. Galvin will take over for Edward Cooney, who has served as chairman and president since the nonprofit's inception in 2011. more

Twelve employees of Mansfield Bank volunteered May 23, at North Attleboro High School with dozens of Special Olympians. The athletes, parents and bank employees all had rave reviews for the event, for which Mansfield Bank Charitable Foundation was a major sponsor. more

When you combine a zeal for women’s advocacy and philosophy and throw in some courtroom expertise, you get Sheri L. Pizzi. more

Jessica David, vice president for strategy, planning and special projects at The Rhode Island Foundation, has been making things happen since the day she launched her career. more

Eileen Hayes, president and CEO of Amos House for the past 11 years, maneuvers through the crowded waiting room of the South Providence social service agency. more

Lavinia “Vinnie” Velazquez has spent a career in the human-services field working with the homeless who might have chronic mental-health issues, working with those battling abuse problems or advising prostitutes to straighten out their lives. Some might find it difficult, but not Velazquez. “I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity,” she said. more

Rhode Island Education Commissioner Deborah Gist praised WJAR-TV NBC10 and Hasbro Inc. for their support during the 2011-2012 school year in recognizing area teachers. more

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank recently received more than 117,000 pounds of food after letter carriers and local residents joined together to “Stamp Out Hunger.” more

Carolyn Rafaelian can’t wait to get up in the morning and come to work. She expects her employees feel the same way. more