WEST WARWICK – The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation recently awarded $192,800 in grants to 18 Rhode Island and Connecticut community organizations, according to a news release.
The funding aims to support organizations that align with the foundation’s priorities in economic security, education, capacity building and COVID-19 recovery, the release stated.
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Rhode Island recipients and funding are as follows:
- Thundermist Health Center received $50,300 to relocate and expand its West Warwick dental clinic.
- Tides Family Services received $35,000 for food, housing assistance and other services for families in need.
- Sojourner House received $20,000 for crisis response and housing services.
- Children’s Friend received $15,000 for its Centralized Intake department.
- McAuley Ministries received $10,000 for its Lunch on Us program for the homeless and for transportation services.
- Habitat for Humanity Providence received $7,500 for a team build at a Providence housing site.
- Big Brothers Big Sister of Rhode Island received $5,000 for wraparound services for families and for its emergency assistance fund.
- Downcity Design received $5,000 for materials and supplies for a summer learning experience for Providence teenagers.
- Inspiring Minds received $5,000 to recruit, train and place 20 volunteers.
- Genesis Center received $3,000 to make a hybrid classroom for in-person and virtual learning and add multimedia equipment.
- Jonnycake Center of Westerly received $2,500 for its emergency food assistance program.
- Rhode Island Write on Sports received 2,500 for its summer sports writing camps for middle school students.
Nancy Lavin is a PBN staff writer. You may reach her at Lavin@PBN.com.
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