Brown announces Paxson contract extension
PROVIDENCE – Brown University President Christina H. Paxson has received a contract extension that is one year longer than formerly announced, the university disclosed...
2 R.I. nonprofits advocating for affordable housing to receive $315K in...
PROVIDENCE – Two Rhode Island nonprofit organizations that are focused on affordable housing issues are in line to receive a total of $315,000 in...
RIF launches initiative to address homelessness, housing shortage
PROVIDENCE – In an effort to address the housing shortage and homelessness in the Ocean State, the Rhode Island Foundation late Friday launched an...
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Paige Clausius-Parks | Rhode Island KIDS COUNT executive director
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT has become a statewide leader in policy and advocacy working to improve the...
Smiley makes first moves to boost city income from colleges, hospitals
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley is making good on his campaign promise to bring in more tax revenue from the universities and hospitals that...
Stadium Theatre earns 12 Broadway World Regional Awards
WOONSOCKET – The Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre has earned 12 Broadway World Regional Awards from the online performing arts news outlet’s worldwide awards...
R.I. Foundation, EOHHS jointly launch opioid prevention grant programs
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation and the R.I. Executive Office of Health and Human Services have launched two new grant programs to support...
South County Tourism Council, Hauser Chocolatier partner for Golden Ticket Giveaway
CHARLESTOWN – The South County Tourism Council once again is partnering with Westerly-based chocolate maker Hauser Chocolatier to launch a “Golden Ticket Giveaway” contest,...
Philanthropy Calendar, Feb. 15, 2023
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Manton Avenue Project nets $10K tech grant from Cox
PROVIDENCE – The Manton Avenue Project, a nonprofit that seeks to empower youths through theater, will receive a $10,000 technology upgrade courtesy of Cox...
