Tag: Jeanne Cola
Grants promote cultural inclusion
Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching is coming to more early-childhood education classrooms in Rhode Island.As part of a grant program through the R.I. Department...
LISC fosters relationships to build stronger communities in Rhode Island
Business Excellence Awards 2018
Excellence at a Nonprofit: Local Initiatives Support Corp. Rhode IslandJeanne Cola says she has the best job in Rhode Island at...
LISC Rhode Island awards 8 R.I. community development corporations $525K
PROVIDENCE - The Local Initiatives Support Corp. Rhode Island announced $525,000 in grant awards for eight communities Wednesday, from its Neighborhood Development Fund for...
Cola using banking experience, skills to fuel LISC’s early-stage impact
Honoree | Jeanne Cola, LISC Rhode IslandCareer changers are common in today’s workforce. Those switching industries bring broad perspectives and fresh skill sets...
LISC Rhode Island invests record $26.8 million in 2017
PROVIDENCE – LISC Rhode Island ended 2017 having invested $26.8 million, including $2.3 million in grants, the nonprofit announced Wednesday.LISCRI surpassed its investment total...
Cola using banking experience, skills to fuel LISC’s early-stage impact
Career changers are common in today’s workforce. Those switching industries bring broad perspectives and fresh skill sets to new fields but can make the...
No risk, no reward
Jeanne Cola | Rhode Island LISC executive directorMy advice for nonprofit leaders is to take risks.Traditionally, people view risk as a negative, but I...
Citizens Bank provides $40K for neighborhood projects in Central Falls, Pawtucket
PROVIDENCE – Eight nonprofit organizations and small businesses in Central Falls and Pawtucket were announced as the recipients of a combined $40,000 in funding...
