Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation donates $179K to 19 R.I. organizations

WEST WARWICK – The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $178,972 in funding to 19 organizations throughout Rhode Island, the bank recently announced.

These grants, which are part of the foundation’s quarterly donation cycle, focus on its key priority areas of education, economic security and capacity building, according to a news release.

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“Charitable organizations are facing increasing needs as food, housing and overall operating costs continue to rise,” Harold M. Horvat, bank chairman, CEO and president, said in a statement. “The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation remains committed to providing nonprofits in Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut with grants that help families achieve economic security, supporting everything from food and shelter to education and employment training.”

Among the grant recipients, Thrive Behavioral Health in Warwick received $10,653 to help fund equipment for its experimental playground at the Eleanor Briggs School, which will help provide a positive and restorative experience for students.

Thrive’s programs are designed for children who face behavioral or emotional difficulties, significantly impeding their progress in public schools, according to a news release.

“Centerville Bank’s contribution toward the Briggs school’s playground will enhance our students’ personal health, strengthen peer relationships, and promote our belief in the power of a unified community vision,” Jonathan D’Amico, director of student services at the Eleanor Briggs School, said in a statement.

Additional organizations receiving 2023 third-quarter grants include:

• Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island in Providence: The $50,000 grant will be used to support the 2023 Emergency Meal Program.
• Crossroads Rhode Island in Providence: $25,000 will support the organization’s health and housing programs.
• Young Voices in Providence: The $15,994 grant will be used to enhance the organization’s Making Moves Program.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island in Woonsocket: The $15,865 grant will be used to pilot a Social Emotional Development Program for 100 club participants.
• The Autism Project in Johnston: The $12,000 grant will be used to purchase new equipment to enhance online training programs.
• Genesis Center in Providence: $6,000 was awarded to fund the marketing and communications activities in support of the organization’s new CHOP Culinary Program.
• Amenity Aid in Warwick: $5,000 will be used to support the Hygiene Product Acquisition and Distribution Program.
• Coventry Housing Associates Corp. in Coventry: A $5,000 grant will be used to support the CHA emergency fund to help clients with basic needs.
• Girls on the Run Rhode Island in Providence: $5,000 will be used to support the organization’s physical, activity-based positive youth development programs.
• Innovation Studio in Providence: $5,000 will be used to offer programs to the Providence community, including small-business owners and entrepreneurs through the Biz Bodega initiative in both English and Spanish.
• Rhode Island Community Food Bank in Providence: $5,000 was awarded to help support hunger relief for low-income individuals and families.
• West Warwick Assistance Agency Inc. in West Warwick: The $4,000 grant will be used to support the food assistance program.
• Jonnycake Center of Westerly in Westerly: $3,000 was awarded to help purchase items to stock the organization’s food pantry.
• Jewish Collaborative Services in Providence: $2,500 was awarded to help purchase food for the food pantry.
• Stages of Freedom in Providence: $2,500 will be used to support the Swim Empowerment Program, which provides free swimming lessons to youths of color.
• The Sharing Locker in East Greenwich: The $2,500 grant will help support the Sharing Locker Backpack Program.
• Wanderground Archive Library in Cranston: The $2,460 grant will be used to help support the organization’s strategic planning.
• Westerly Area Rest Meals, or WARM Center Inc., in Westerly: $1,500 was awarded to support the Community Critical Needs Program.

The foundation also provided a couple grants to organizations in Connecticut, including $18,000 to the Access Community Action Agency, which has locations in Willimantic and Danielson, to support and expand its trauma-informed care program, allowing it to diversify revenue streams, promote sustainability and explore strategic collaboration; and $5,000 to Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Inc. in Franklin to support its Youth Employment Program.

For more information or to apply for a grant, visit the bank’s website.