3 R.I. nonprofits receive $125K from Tufts Health Plan Foundation

PROVIDENCE – Three Rhode Island-based nonprofits are receiving $125,000 from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation to help the organizations address needs and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The foundation recently announced it would provide $1 million to organizations assisting older and vulnerable people during the health crisis. The funds are offered to organizations helping with access to food, transportation, medical supplies and other services.

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Both the United Way of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank each received $50,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation, while Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island received $25,000. Eighteen other organizations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut received funding from the foundation in grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.

“These organizations are working on the front lines to meet critical needs and are well-positioned to respond to emerging priorities,” Tufts Health Plan CEO and President Thomas Croswell said in a statement. “Our communities depend on them, now more than ever.”

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James Bessette is the PBN special projects editor, and also covers the nonprofit and education sectors. You may reach him at Bessette@PBN.com. You may also follow him on Twitter at @James_Bessette.