Five Questions With: Fara Warner
5Q: Fara Warner | Executive director, University of Rhode Island Metcalf Institute
1. What are your priorities for the Metcalf Institute as its new...
Despite efforts, homeless shelters aren’t enough, observers say
As winter weather sets in, Rhode Island is ramping up its efforts to provide emergency shelter space. But while these short-term facilities serve an...
2024 forecast: R.I.’s unemployment – ‘nowhere to go but up’
During the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro says he noticed businesses in the South County region of the state posting...
Despite powerful technology, low-vision people still face workplace barriers
Imagine that you have low vision and you’re completing an online job application using screen reader software.
You get through half the form and then...
Looking ahead
Are you optimistic that 2024 will be a good year for your company?
Somewhat: 67%
Yes: 33%
No: 0%
Unsure: 0%
What growth is your company hoping for this...
RIF awards $250K in grants to help house residents, support LGBTQ+ services
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation recently distributed $250,000 in total grants to various nonprofit organizations both helping local residents stay warm during the...
Rhode Island Energy parent awards $205K to 18 local nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – Eighteen local nonprofits became the beneficiaries of $205,000 in total grants awarded by the PPL Foundation, the nonprofit funding division of PPL...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island receives new van from Lions Club fundraising
PROVIDENCE – Farm Fresh Rhode Island became the beneficiary of a new refrigerated van donated to the food support organization by the Lions Club...
Philanthropy Calendar, Jan. 3, 2024
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State’s highest-paid employees include URI hoops coaches, university president
PROVIDENCE – It pays to be working for the University of Rhode Island, the R.I. Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals and the R.I....
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