Tag: East Bay Community Action Program
Providence spent $1.1M in opioid settlement funds in 2025, report finds
PROVIDENCE – The city spent about $1.12 million in opioid settlement funds in 2025, supporting 14 community-based projects that reached more than 3,000 people...
Beacon Bank collects record 7,500 pounds of food in Rhode Island...
PROVIDENCE – Beacon Bank collected more than 7,500 pounds of nonperishable food during its summer food drive in Rhode Island, a record for the...
Rhode Island Foundation awards record $93M to nonprofits in 2025
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation awarded a record $93 million in grants to more than 2,600 nonprofits in 2025, coinciding with the launch...
East Bay Community Action Program opens health center for students, academic staff
EAST PROVIDENCE – A partnership between city and school officials and the East Bay Community Action Program recently established a new community health center for students and academic staff.
The East Bay...
East Bay Community Action Program names Raney new medical director
EAST PROVIDENCE – The East Bay Community Action Program recently announced Dr. Jennifer Raney has been named its new medical director.
In her new role,...
Molar Express initiative expands to Blackstone Valley
PROVIDENCE – Federal, state and local leaders recently celebrated the Molar Express initiative’s expansion into the Blackstone Valley.
The Molar Express is a nonprofit collaboration...
Rhode Island Foundation awards $260K to help locals stay housed this...
PROVIDENCE – Thirteen nonprofits recently received a total of $260,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to help more than 600 people stay...
R.I. gets $17.3M to fight homelessness
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving $17.3 million in federal grants for homeless assistance, U.S. Sen Jack Reed announced Wednesday.
The funds, administered by the...
BankNewport donates $28K, packs 12,000 meals
NEWPORT – BankNewport says it recently made holiday contributions of more than $28,000 to nonprofit organizations across Rhode Island to help needy families with...
R.I. Coalition for Elder Justice names Covington new director
WARWICK – Robin Covington, who has more than 15 years of experience advancing initiatives that address elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, will now lead...
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