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URI’s RI MADE program receives $5M federal grant for its launch

Education 02/16/2023

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island Research Foundation-led consortium called Rhode Island Manufacturing to Accelerate the Defense Ecosystem - or RI MADE...

THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION has awarded close to $110,000 to 15 organizations supporting the state's Black community. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

R.I. Foundation awards $110K to 19 organizations supporting Black community

News Story 02/15/2023

PROVIDENCE – Close to $110,000 in grants via the Rhode Island Foundation’s Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund were awarded to 19 local nonprofits supporting the...

Stadium Theatre earns 12 Broadway World Regional Awards

Art & Culture 02/14/2023

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

Government 02/14/2023

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation and the R.I. Executive Office of Health and Human Services have launched two new grant programs to support...

Salve Regina University appoints Cameron as dean of students

Education 02/14/2023

NEWPORT – Tracey Cameron, who has served as the dean of students at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in western Massachusetts since 2020, has...

South County Tourism Council, Hauser Chocolatier partner for Golden Ticket Giveaway

Nonprofit 02/14/2023

CHARLESTOWN – The South County Tourism Council once again is partnering with Westerly-based chocolate maker Hauser Chocolatier to launch a “Golden Ticket Giveaway” contest,...

MAE ORGANIZATION FOR THE HOMELESS will hold its annual gala Feb. 18 at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick in Warwick. / COURTESY CROWNE PLAZA PROVIDENCE-WARWICK

Philanthropy Calendar, Feb. 15, 2023

Philanthropy Calendar 02/14/2023

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Manton Avenue Project nets $10K tech grant from Cox

Art & Culture 02/14/2023

PROVIDENCE – The Manton Avenue Project, a nonprofit that seeks to empower youths through theater, will receive a $10,000 technology upgrade courtesy of Cox...

Layoff notice rescinded after Northeast Transportation Services, union reach deal

News Story 02/14/2023

PAWTUCKET – Northeast Transportation Services LLC will remain a contractor for DHL Express in Pawtucket, after reaching a labor agreement with its unionized workers. South-Carolina-based...