Tag: Rhode Island Foundation
Edward O. Handy III
Edward O. “Ned” Handy III grew up in Providence with parents who instilled in him the idea that it’s a natural thing to give...
Lessons in changing leadership
EDUCATION
The education sector across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts has transformed in numerous ways in recent years, ranging from new leadership taking over at...
Neil D. Steinberg
Name a growing or intractable community problem or threat to public wellness in Rhode Island: You’ll find Neil D. Steinberg and the Rhode Island...
Nonprofits turn to way to raise money
NONPROFIT
Nonprofit organizations are lifelines for communities, helping those in need with food, medical services, education services and other community programs. Those organizations were critical...
Progreso Latino’s Bueno receives R.I. Foundation’s 2021 Murray Prize
PROVIDENCE – Mario Bueno, executive director of Central Falls-based nonprofit Progreso Latino, has been awarded the 2021 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment from...
R.I. Foundation awards $660K to 11 minority-led nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced Tuesday that it has awarded $660,000 in grants to 11 local minority-led nonprofits color in order to...
R.I. Foundation unveils recommendations on proposed Lifespan-CNE merger
PROVIDENCE – When Lifespan Corp. and Care New England Health System in April submitted plans to merge as a single integrated academic health system...
Malin wins Tech Collective Lifetime Achievement Award
PROVIDENCE – Kathleen Malin, chief technology officer and vice president of operations at the Rhode Island Foundation, was recently named the recipient of the...
State, R.I. Foundation and partners announce Afghan Relief RI portal and...
PROVIDENCE – As the state prepares to welcome around 250 evacuees from Afghanistan over the next several months, a new initiative will connect evacuees...
R.I. Foundation to match up to $60,000 for Trinity Rep, Food...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation will match public donations to Trinity Repertory Company this season and provide an equal grant to the Rhode...