Tag: Papitto Opportunity Connection
United Way of R.I. starts search for nonprofit resource center director
PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island Inc. has opened the application window seeking candidates to become the inaugural director of the organization’s nonprofit...
401Gives Day event raises $3.5M, sets new records for fundraising
PROVIDENCE – The state’s largest nonprofit fundraising initiative over the weekend set a new standard for raising money for local organizations. Now, it has...
401Gives Day to be weekend affair this year, looks to raise...
PROVIDENCE – The largest single-day philanthropic event in Rhode Island will get a bit bigger this weekend, hopefully reaching more lofty goals in order...
An architect with designs on boosting minority firms
(Editor’s note: This is the 30th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
Lifespan Cancer Institute launches career program for young people of color
PROVIDENCE – The Lifespan Cancer Institute is launching a new program to train high school students of color for a career in cancer research...
Hope & Main making food Providence’s business
Lisa Raiola, founder and president of food business incubator Hope & Main in Warren, shared insights from her years of bringing amateur cooks through...
New Woonsocket Education Center officially opens
WOONSOCKET – State-elected and education officials on Tuesday formally cut the ribbon on the new Woonsocket Education Center that has officially opened at 115...
Navigant, R.I. Hispanic Chamber offer low-interest loans for Latinx small businesses
PROVIDENCE – The state’s largest credit union has partnered with a Hispanic business services group to try to help Latinx small-business owners secure bank...
R.I. Philharmonic, Papitto Opportunity Connection ink partnership to expand diversity initiatives...
PAWTUCKET – The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School announced Tuesday at Agnes E. Little Elementary School a major four-year partnership with Papitto...
Woonsocket teen wins $1M investment to help communities of color
WOONSOCKET – Mariam Kaba's answer to a million dollar question is about to become a reality for the 15-year-old Career and Technical Center sophomore.
The...