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R.I. Oral Health Foundation brings smiles to in-need Rhode Islanders

Community Service 10/24/2025

ROOTED IN CARE: Hundreds of oral health professionals and community members volunteered for the 2025 Rhode Island Mission of Mercy free dental clinic on...

Being a sponsor?

Executive Poll 08/29/2025

Has your company monetarily sponsored any community initiatives? Yes: 100% No: 0% What initiatives has your company been a sponsor for? (Select multiple) Nonprofit fundraisers: 60% Community fairs/carnivals: 60% School-based...

300 Bristol County Savings Bank employees volunteer at organizations in R.I.,...

Community Service 06/20/2025

CARING INVESTMENT: Bristol County Savings Bank employees volunteer to organize and sort books at the nonprofit Books Are Wings in Pawtucket. The work was...

Mitchell earns 2024 AARP Rhode Island Andrus Award for Community Service

In Their Own Words 03/14/2025

MARCUS MITCHELL, immediate past volunteer state president for AARP Rhode Island and founding president of the Providence Community Library, recently received the 2024 AARP...

Special Olympics Rhode Island looking to raise $180K from 49th Penguin...

Community Service 01/31/2025

SPLASH DOWN: Individuals rush into the water and take a cold swim at Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett on Jan. 1 during Special Olympics...

Hasbro again recognized for corporate citizenship by Points of Light

Economic Activity 05/15/2024

PROVIDENCE – Hasbro Inc. for the 12th consecutive year has been recognized for corporate citizenship by nonprofit Points of Light, a global volunteerism organization. The...

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Hasbro, Special Olympics R.I. bring joy of play to Johnston students

Community Service 01/19/2024

CHILD’S PLAY: Hasbro Inc. staff members play Jenga with Johnston elementary school “life skills” classrooms and partners on Dec. 6 at Johnston High School...

BankNewport collecting socks for adults, children in need

Community Service 08/18/2023

ALL ABOUT SOLE: BankNewport employees collectively throw socks into the air in announcing the Newport-based bank’s “Kind Heart Warm Soles” campaign. The initiative, which runs...

CHANGE OF PACE: Paula Iacono, executive director of the Chartercare Foundation, originally wanted to be a journalist, but her career path changed when she began helping the alumni council at Bryant University.  PBN PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

CharterCARE Foundation’s Iacono’s relationship building lays strong foundation to help communities

Business Services 05/26/2023

PBN 2023 Business Women Awards CAREER ACHIEVER: Paula Iacono | Chartercare Foundation executive director WITH 40 YEARS of experience in developing community partnerships and organizations,...