Tag: East Bay Community Action Program
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...
State awards $3.1M to 12 education organizations for extended learning
PROVIDENCE – Twelve nonprofits and education organizations have been awarded $3.1 million in federal grants to support various extended learning programs, the R.I. Department...
R.I. gets $19M for community health centers, medical research
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Department of Health has awarded $19 million for community health centers and medical research across the state, members of Rhode...
Future of R.I.’s health equity zones unclear amid funding gap
In 2015, Rhode Island pioneered the Health Equity Zone Initiative, a community-focused program meant to help fill gaps in health care. But now the...
- Featured Event -
