PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that it has awarded $2.7 million in grants from its Fund for a Healthy Rhode Island (FFHRI) to improve the quality and affordability of health care in Rhode Island. «Quality, affordable primary care is one of our priorities. Our goal is to test models that have […]readmore
Providence, RI – The United Way, in partnership with Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, launched the Rhode Island Campaign for Grade-Level Reading at a policy roundtable held at the United Way of Rhode Island (50 Valley Street, Providence) at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. This Campaign will bring together business, government, labor, and non-profit leaders […]readmore
Francis J. Varieur has lots to celebrate! The school has earned the Blue Ribbon Award for making great progress in closing the achievement gap among student subgroups. A National Blue Ribbon School is recognized for the hard work and dedication of all stakeholders. Francis J. Varieur have invited dignitaries, parents, students, and community members to […]readmore
A Family Service of Rhode Island Walking School Bus route was led this morning (Tuesday, November 10, 2015) by a number of rabbis, including the president of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Rhode Island. Joining the rabbis was Providence School Superintendent Chris Maher. The Walking School Bus program, created by Family Service […]readmore
Congressman Cicilline is hosting his first Town Hall for the Next Generation to discuss issues facing millennials and young adults in Rhode Island today. The Town Hall for the Next Generation will be held at: Providence G Ballroom 100 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island Thursday, November 12th, 7 PM Young adults today are facing a […]readmore
Will fund everything from free, statewide spay/neuter for needy pet owners to re-opening the seal pool at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. PROVIDENCE,RI – The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that it has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to fund 28 animal welfare programs across the state ranging from underwriting a free statewide spay […]readmore
BRISTOL, R.I – While the 2008 election of Barack Obama as the first black president in U.S. history broke a significant racial barrier in American politics, the highest elected office in the land still remains a hurdle uncleared for female politicians. With former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina among […]readmore
WARWICK – If you are a Rhode Island voter, registered (or registering) as a Democrat or Unaffiliated, looking to vote in the 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary, and seeking election as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention next year, we can help. Chair Joseph M. McNamara announced today that starting Wednesday, September 9, the […]readmore
Got Electronics to Recycle? Come to the Library tomorrow between 3 and 6 pm! Bring your computers, monitors, laptops, PDA’s, cell phones, mice, keyboards, printers, toner cartridges, networking equipment, CD/DVD players, wires, stereo equipment, telephones, televisions, microwaves, and other electronic gadgetry regardless of age or condition. Anything with a wire! PLEASE SEE DETAILS FOR MORE […]readmore
NEW LONDON, Connecticut – The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival announces U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ida Lewis will participate in this year’s annual celebration, Sept. 9-12, in New London. Ida Lewis, a 175-foot-long keeper class coastal buoy tender, is scheduled to arrive at Fort Trumbull, Sept. 9, and will be open for free, public tours on […]readmore