United Way of R.I. launches 5-year, $100M investment plan to create...
PROVIDENCE – Improving racial equality in Rhode Island, creating more affordable housing across the state, increasing reading proficiency in local children and out-of-school time...
RIPEC advises ‘more urgency’ in addressing state FY22 budget deficit
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is advising state legislators to act with “more urgency” in addressing a $513.7 million budget deficit...
Centreville Bank donates over $113,000 to R.I., Conn. organizations
WEST WARWICK – Centreville Bank through its charitable foundation recently donated more than $113,00 to 15 Rhode Island and Connecticut organizations, bringing its 2020...
Stepping Up: Ocean State Job Lot promoting health equity during pandemic
NORTH KINGSTOWN – The pandemic was just another reason for Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation to continue its philanthropic efforts, while promoting health...
URI nursing professor to help educate Congress on importance of nursing...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A University of Rhode Island nursing professor is to serve as an ambassador to federal lawmakers, helping to educate Congress on...
SouthCoast Community Foundation awards $600K to nonprofits through Emergency Response Fund
NEW BEDFORD – The SouthCoast Community Foundation announced Wednesday that it has awarded 60 local nonprofits more than $600,000 in grants from the foundation’s...
Ocean State Job Lot provides substantial food, supplies for Family Service...
PROVIDENCE – Family Service of Rhode Island was the beneficiary of a large supply and food donation from Ocean State Job Lot just before...
Philanthropy Calendar, Jan. 6, 2021
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to Nonprofit@PBN.com or Bessette@PBN.com at least four weeks...
BankNewport donates $255,000 to 52 community organizations
NEWPORT – BankNewport recently donated a total of $255,000 to 52 community organizations that support basic needs, according to a news release.
The grants, intended...
R.I. Foundation awards $481K in grants to animal-welfare programs
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced Monday it has awarded $481,000 in grants to 26 local animal-welfare programs organized by nonprofits and municipalities.
The...
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