More than 200 teachers from 26 communities are getting more resources for classroom innovation thanks to $215,000 in grants through our Spark Grants program. Conceived of by philanthropists Letitia and John Carter, the initiative is based on a simple premise: students learn best when given real-life opportunities to engage in academic content in meaningful, non-traditional […]readmore
Central Falls – Holiday Dinner, Central Falls High Schoolreadmore
Providence, RI – On Monday, December 21, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Providence Police in partnership with One Neighborhood Builders (formerly Olneyville Housing Corporation), Project Renew at Amos House, the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence, and Toys for Tots will be delivering over 200 toys to Olneyville families as part […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Human Rights Campaign today recognized the City of Providence for its commitment to equality by awarding a perfect score in its Municipal Equality Index. «I am proud of the work that our City has done to become a leader on LGBT issues,» said Mayor Jorge Elorza. «From designating all-gender restrooms in […]readmore
NORTHAMPTON – December 18, 2015 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced more than $6.9 million in grant funding for park and recreation improvements in 23 Massachusetts communities through the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program. «By increasing access to outdoor recreation, we hope to enhance the lives of citizens from every corner […]readmore
Pawtucket – In collaboration with the North Providence Youth Commission and the Pawtucket Public School Department, a group from the student-led, student-run North Providence Youth Commission (NPYC) made presentations at Tolman High School, Shea High School and Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts, to discuss their own program and encourage Pawtucket […]readmore
Successful Applicants Will Develop Youth Programs and Learn Leadership Skills PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence Community Library (PCL) is recruiting nine high school student interns, age 14 – 18, to create compelling youth programs*,* mentor younger children and serve on PCL’s Teen Advisory Council. One successful applicant will serve at each of PCL’s nine locations from […]readmore
Pawtucket – Briana Leon was diagnosed with Leukemia on July 7, 2015. She is twenty months old and has been receiving treatments at the Tomorrow Fund at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Briana’s mother Sandra had to quit her house keeping job to stay home and help care for Briana as she undergoes treatment. Briana resides […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit today announced the finalists of the RI Kids’ Healthy Recipe Challenge. The Governor’s office, in partnership with the RI Food Bank and Eat Drink RI, received 126 recipes from 5th-8th graders from around Rhode Island and chose 6-7 finalists in each category. Starter […]readmore
PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As families worldwide celebrate the holiday season, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) is helping to ensure that children in need experience the joy of the season, too. Today, the company is hosting its third annual Global Day of Joy, a day when Hasbro empowers all 5,000 of its employees to become ‘elves’ and engage in […]readmore