Tag: Nonprofit
One answer to blight
During a panel discussion in Providence following a screening earlier this month of a documentary featuring a family left homeless after an eviction, Mayor...
For the very sick, sailing a chance to ‘refuel their souls’
Katelyn McSherry’s memories of her mother on the water stretch back to when she was growing up in Portsmouth.“Growing up, we always had a...
Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island appoints Meghan Grady as new...
PROVIDENCE — Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island has appointed Meghan Grady, who has served as YWCA Rhode Island’s chief operating officer for eight...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Best Places to Work 2019 | SMALL COMPANIES (15-49 employees):
9. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode IslandHow would you describe the culture of your...
These gifts go to kids who need them most
When you run a successful nonprofit that provides gift bags for children who are in a hospital or in a shelter, you end up...
Washington Trust collects 3.4 tons of peanut butter during annual drive
WESTERLY — About 6,800 pounds, or 3.4 tons, of peanut butter were collected for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and 12 area food...
Boosting financial literacy Brooks’ passion
Business Women Awards 2019 | HONOREE
Margaret Brooks, Rhode Island Jump$tart CoalitionMargaret Brooks is passionate about empowering the state’s vulnerable populations via financial literacy, a...
Travis blazing a trail by joining forces
Business Women Awards 2019 | HONOREE
Melissa D. Travis, Rhode Island Society of Certified Public AccountantsMelissa D. Travis is breathing new life into the 2,100-member...
Salganik to lead RIPIN
SAMUAL SALGANIK was recently named executive director for the Rhode Island Parent Information Network, a Cranston-based nonprofit that helps individuals and families who need...
Caring for parrots at home and abroad
THE CHICKADEE FARMS building in Hopkinton, a former factory chicken farm, is now home to birds of another feather.Foster Parrots, founded by Marc Johnson,...
