Tag: Maria Rivera
Partnership for R.I. director receives Social Impact Award for community leadership
PROVIDENCE – Elizabeth “Liz” Catucci, executive director of Partnership for Rhode Island, was awarded the Social Impact Award at the 8th Annual R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference...
As funding shrinks, focus on training goes local
In response to unpredictable federal funding and constrained state budgets, officials at the nonprofit organization Skills for Rhode Island’s Future say they’re adapting their...
MISSING THE MARK: State leaders weigh how to get cities, towns...
The coastal town of Little Compton has long been a peaceful retreat from urban life, known for its rural landscapes, ancient stone walls and...
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...
Central Falls launches new business center at RIC Workforce Development Hub
CENTRAL FALLS – Local business owners, community leaders and city officials on Tuesday formally cut the ribbon on the new Central Falls Business Center...
Centreville Bank awards $100K grant to support new Central Falls community...
WEST WARWICK – The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to support the development of a new community resource center in Central...
R.I. Infrastructure Bank grants $250K to Central Falls for sewer upgrade...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the state’s central hub for financing infrastructure improvements for municipalities, businesses and homeowners, is providing a $250,000 Clean...
Pilot financial literacy program started for Central Falls 8th graders
CENTRAL FALLS – R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa, Navigant Credit Union and Fidelity Investments Inc. on Monday launched a pilot financial education program...
BankNewport opens Community Lending Center in Central Falls
CENTRAL FALLS – BankNewport recently celebrated the opening of its new Community Lending Center at 757 Broad St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May...
Nonprofit to begin construction on Central Falls apartments in August
CENTRAL FALLS – Construction on a new housing development at the former police station in Central Falls and a site across the street is...

















