Rhode Island – Latino Public Radio transmitió en vivo dos importantes eventos en el estado. El sábado en la Pista de Patinaje de Alex and Oni en Providence se realizó la ceremonia que marca el inicio de la temporada navideña con el tradicional encendido del Árbol. El Alcalde Jorge Elorza fue el anfitrión y estuvo acompañado […]readmore
The initiative kicks off a year-long celebration of the Foundation’s 100th anniversary next year including a special program to award $500,000 in grants for community activities in every city and town in 2016 PROVIDENCE, RI -- To kick off a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1916, the Rhode Island Foundation […]readmore
Pawtucket – Food Network’s Top 5 Restaurants hosted Geoffrey Zakarian and Sunny Anderson, recently aired their show on November 30th, highlighting Pawtucket’s Modern Diner as one of the top five diners nationwide. The Modern Diner has been a staple of the Pawtucket community since 1941 where it was delivered to 13 Dexter Street. It […]readmore
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