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AI ASSIST: Pharmacy technician Nabile Bonagua reaches for medication from the SynMed XF, a pill-packing robot, at Horizon Pharmacy in Warwick. Horizon uses artificial intelligence to help it fill prescriptions, allowing pharmacists to focus on patients. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Nonprofit ownership gives closed-door pharmacy leg up on competitors

Entrepreneurship 07/19/2024

Horizon Pharmacy is far from your typical drug store. Operating as a social enterprise, it is owned by three nonprofit community mental health centers –...

THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION and the R.I. Executive Office of Health and Human Services awarded 19 nonprofits $1.3 million in grants to help address the opioid crisis. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

R.I. Foundation, state award $1.3M to 19 nonprofits addressing opioid crisis

Government 06/12/2024

PROVIDENCE – Nineteen local nonprofits working on the front lines of addressing Rhode Island’s opioid crisis received $1.3 million in grants from the Rhode...

Champlin awards $8.4M in grants to 85 R.I. nonprofits

News Story 05/29/2024

CRANSTON – The Champlin Foundation on Wednesday announced $8.4 million in grants to 85 Rhode Island nonprofits, including 10 first-time recipients. “At the same time...

R.I. Department of Housing awards $10M to bolster winter homeless services,...

Government 09/27/2023

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Housing on Wednesday awarded $10 million to 27 organizations to prevent and respond to homelessness through the first...

SELF IMPROVEMENT: Lori-Anne Wunschel is a staff member at the nonprofit Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, helping adults with mental illness and substance use disorders, but a state pilot program is allowing her to pursue an advanced degree at no cost to her.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Pilot program gives lift to hopeful health workers

Education 06/23/2023

Lori-Anne Wunschel has logged more than 15 years working in social services and addiction counseling, helping countless clients, many with major traumas and minimal...

THE CRANSTON ARMORY closed as an emergency shelter on Monday. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION

As Armory closes, state announces 100 additional shelter openings

Housing 05/15/2023

PROVIDENCE – With the closure of the Cranston Street Armory emergency shelter on Monday, the state announced additional shelter options to serve around 100...

State-owned building in Woonsocket goes up for auction

Health Services 02/24/2023

WOONSOCKET – A state-owned downtown office building is being auctioned next month. The three-story building at 181 Cumberland St. is the current location of the...

SUDDEN BOOST: After the national suicide and crisis lifeline changed its number to a three-digit 988, monthly calls in Rhode Island increased 53% from 313 in December 2021 to 480 in December 2022. Pictured is Matthew Latondresse, 988 clinical supervisor at the BH Link call center in East Providence. The mural was done by artist Elizabeth Jweinat, who works under the name Lizzy $our.   PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Number change boosts calls to R.I. crisis lifeline

Focus 02/03/2023

A little over six months since the national suicide and crisis lifeline trimmed down its number to an easy-to-remember 988, calls have been pouring...