Johnson & Wales University laying off 91 employees to address ‘serious...
PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University will lay off 91 total employees between its local and North Carolina campuses to address “serious challenges,” including...
Providence teachers feel Smiley’s turnaround plan lacks clarity
PROVIDENCE – Even though the Providence Teachers Union welcomes the city reclaiming the Providence Public School District from state intervention, teachers feel Mayor Brett...
Johnson & Wales expands free-or-reduced tuition plan to more students
PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University’s “The JWU Pledge” free-or-reduced tuition program has expanded eligibility for the new program to qualifying undergraduate students who...
CCRI, United Way open 211 satellite office
WARWICK – United Way of Rhode Island Inc. has partnered with the Community College of Rhode Island for the nonprofit to open a 211...
Philanthropy Calendar, May 7, 2025
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...
R.I. Food Bank names Cherney as new CEO
PROVIDENCE – The leader of North Dakota's largest hunger relief organization will head to the Ocean State to take the top role at the...
KIDS COUNT: Child homelessness, racial disparities remain problematic
PROVIDENCE – Children and families still facing homelessness, increased rent costs, persistent racial disparities and federal programs under threat of change from the new...
Smith named Providence College’s new provost
PROVIDENCE – Thomas Smith, a teacher and scholar with two decades of academic leadership experience, has been named Providence College’s new provost and senior...
Papitto Opportunity Connection awards $4.3M in grants to 136 organizations
PROVIDENCE – More than 130 local nonprofits have been awarded $4.3 million in grants from the Papitto Opportunity Connection to address a myriad of...
2 local arts organizations receive $125K in regional grants
PROVIDENCE – A pair of local arts organizations recently received a total of $125,000 in grants funded by the Wallace Foundation to support the...
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