Tag: Rhode Island Foundation
R.I. Foundation launches initiative to develop recommendations for state on stimulus...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced Wednesday that, with the support of the Economic Progress Institute and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council,...
FIGHTING FEARS: Deserved or not, safety worries an obstacle to downtown...
As a downtown Providence business owner, Guido Silvestri is no stranger to petty crime.
There has been occasional shoplifting, vandalism and even a brick thrown...
Five Questions With: Neil D. Steinberg
Rhode Island Foundation CEO and President Neil D. Steinberg oversaw the foundation’s record-setting awarding of $87 million in grants to nonprofits in 2020, some...
401 Gives Day goal is $1.5M for nonprofits on April 1
PROVIDENCE – In early March 2020, United Way of Rhode Island officials were in the final stages of planning a unique day-long event to...
R.I. Foundation awards additional $550K to 17 nonprofits from COVID-19 Response...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced Wednesday that an additional $550,000 in grants were distributed to 17 nonprofits through the foundation’s COVID-19 Response...
Marsella Development Corp. to purchase Union Station’s lower floor; build food...
PROVIDENCE – Marsella Development Corp. had a hand in redeveloping Union Station more than three decades ago. Now, the company is working with the...
Five Questions With: Angela Bannerman Ankoma
Angela Bannerman Ankoma | Vice president, Rhode Island Foundation
1. You’ve been appointed to lead the Equity Leadership Initiative, a component of the Rhode...
BankNewport highlights $1.5M in 2020 grants, donations
NEWPORT – BankNewport awarded more than $1.47 million in grants, sponsorships and other donations to more than 300 Rhode Island nonprofits in 2020, according...
R.I. Commerce Corp., R.I. Foundation collaborate on initiative to help minority-owned...
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. and the Rhode Island Foundation are collaborating on a project that will help support, sustain and grow minority-owned businesses...
R.I. Foundation awards record $87M in grants to nonprofits in 2020
PROVIDENCE – In a year where Rhode Island saw immense hardship, the Rhode Island Foundation offered no shortage of help to the community, and...
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