Tag: LISC Rhode Island
R.I. gets $1.5M from Citizens for AI workforce development
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc. plans to invest $1.5 million in Rhode Island over the next three years in workforce development organizations and...
R.I.’s new ‘housing land bank’ will set sights on vacant, unused...
Rhode Island has added yet another tool in its battle to ease the shortage of housing in the state, creating a "housing land bank"...
Centreville Bank celebrates $10M giving milestone with new grants
WEST WARWICK – The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation announced it has awarded community impact grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across Rhode Island and eastern...
Polaris MEP, Chicago nonprofit open manufacturing job training center
PROVIDENCE – Advanced manufacturing training sessions, job placement assistance, English language classes and financial coaching are a few resources now available to residents free...
RIF launches initiative to address homelessness, housing shortage
PROVIDENCE – In an effort to address the housing shortage and homelessness in the Ocean State, the Rhode Island Foundation late Friday launched an...
ONE Neighborhood Builders unveils data on digital equity model
PROVIDENCE – An equity-focused WiFi service overseen by ONE Neighborhood Builders has seen a significant growth in usage since its launch in 2020, the...
Providence announces $1.9M grant program for child care facility upgrades
PROVIDENCE – A new grant program was launched Tuesday to help child care providers upgrade and improve their centers.
The Providence Early Learning Infrastructure Support...
Providence launches grant program for microbusinesses
PROVIDENCE – Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Monday announced a new grant program designed to help microbusinesses recover from COVID-19-related losses.
The Microenterprise Grant...
Local lenders prepare for fast and furious second round of PPP...
PROVIDENCE – “A breath of fresh air” is how Leland Merrill, chief lending officer and chief operating officer of BankNewport, described it when the...
Citizens Charitable Foundation partners with LISC, donates $150K to Providence workforce...
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Charitable Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corp. have come together in Providence, Boston and Philadelphia to support education and training programs,...
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