PROVIDENCE – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is accepting applications from organizations interested in participating in Blue across Rhode Island, one of the state’s largest annual days of community service. Applications will be accepted until April 26.
Since Blue across Rhode Island’s inception six years ago, BCBSRI employees have provided more than 18,000 volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations around the state and the organization has awarded $243,000 in grant funds. In addition to providing volunteer support, BCBSRI provides each successful grantee a $5,000 grant to support expenses associated with the volunteer project. Blue across Rhode Island, a key component of BCBSRI’s employee-volunteer program, will be held this year on Friday, Sept. 15.
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“[BCBSRI] is dedicated to helping Rhode Islanders live the healthiest lives possible, and we are proud to partner with remarkable community organizations across the state to amplify their impact,” said Carolyn Belisle, managing director of community relations, BCBSRI. “Our community partners have told us that the impact of Blue across Rhode Island manpower and funding has been transformative, and we look forward to expanding our reach this year.”
Applicants, which must have tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, should have missions that are consistent with those of BCBSRI – improving the lives of all Rhode Islanders by improving their health; BCBSRI will give special consideration to those organizations and projects focused on children.
For more information and to apply online – by 5 pm., Wednesday, April 26 – click HERE.
Nancy Kirsch is a PBN contributing writer.
