Movement to help elders ‘age in place’ expanding in R.I.
For Anne Connor, a volunteer with the nonprofit Providence Village of Rhode Island since its inception in 2015, giving rides to elderly members isn’t...
R.I. restaurants cooking up some good deeds
This time of the year, there is a kindness movement that almost everyone joins. It may be the magic of the season. At the...
Utman Randall named executive director of United Theatre
LISA UTMAN RANDALL was recently named the executive director of the United Theatre, based in Westerly. Utman Randall, who has served as the Jamestown...
Groundwork RI to remediate Providence brownfield site for new compost facility
PROVIDENCE – Groundwork Rhode Island has partnered with the West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. to remediate a brownfield site on Fuller Street to become...
Diversity & Inclusion Professionals Founder Linda Newton’s upbringing molded her to...
PBN Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2019 OVERALL DIVERSITY CHAMPION: Linda Holmes Newton LINDA holmes NEWTON sees her efforts to promote equity, diversity and inclusion as far...
Roger Williams University’s inclusion process includes making sacrifices
PBN Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2019 EDUCATION: Roger Williams University Building a mixed community of people – diverse in race, gender, creed and culture – is...
Amos House’s mission built around supporting the community
PBN Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2019 NONPROFIT/SOCIAL-SERVICE AGENCY: Amos House THE YEAR WAS 2016. Three high-profile police shootings with racial overtones in as many days...
Aetna Foundation grants Boys & Girls Club of Providence $500K
PROVIDENCE – The Aetna Foundation, a private foundation of CVS Heath Corp. has granted $500,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Providence, the...
Capital Good Fund receives $665K grant from U.S. Treasury
PROVIDENCE – The Capital Good Fund received a three-year $665,000 grant from the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, CGF announced Wednesday. The Capital...
Butler Hospital celebrates 175th anniversary
PROVIDENCE – As Butler Hospital celebrates its 175th anniversary this month, the facility is also looking back on its history. Founded in 1844, Butler is...
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