Researchers, scientists across R.I. get $21M to support research, training
PROVIDENCE – Researchers and scientists across the state will receive a $21 million federal grant to strengthen the biomedical workforce pipeline and boost the...
State leaders, educators call for more civics education funding
PROVIDENCE – A pair of state lawmakers have filed proposed legislation that, if passed, would provide $1 million in statewide funding for civics education...
Five Questions With: Kathleen Pletcher
Kathleen Pletcher is the executive director of FirstWorks, a Providence-based performing arts nonprofit. The organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Pletcher spoke...
2 Providence elementary schools receive U.S. DOE Green Ribbon award
PROVIDENCE – A pair of city elementary schools have received Green Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education.
William D’Abate Elementary School and Frank...
28 artists, nonprofits receive $82,500 in Providence Project Fund grants
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the city’s Department of Art, Culture and Tourism on May 20 announced that 28 nonprofit organizations and...
Philanthropy Calendar, May 22, 2024
Click here for the Sept. 27, 2022 issue of the Philanthropy Calendar.
38th World Trade Day to focus on supply chain resiliency, improved crisis preparedness
SMITHFIELD – When the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world four years ago, local businesses had to grapple with many complex changes and challenges, including...
BankFive announces 2024 President’s Scholarship recipients
FALL RIVER – Lylah Thibeault and Luke Coelho are the recipients of the BankFive President's Scholarship Fund, BankFive and the SouthCoast Community Foundation recently...
First United Methodist Church in North Attleboro closes
NORTH ATTLEBORO – First United Methodist Church closed Sunday, ending a ministry that dates back to the 1800s.
Declining members and lack of financial capacity...
May 20 deadline looming for federal disaster relief from last winter’s storms
PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible nonprofits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties affected by the severe...
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