Bring your ideas to the table as we chart a course for the Rhode Island Foundation that is informed by what matters most to you. We do not have all the answers, resources, experience, or expertise to alone address the challenging issues we face as a state. We work best and have the most impact […]Read More
Biden Signs Disaster Declaration to Help RI with Flood Recovery
PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help flood-stricken residents and communities that were damaged by major flooding in December and January, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced that Rhode Island received a disaster declaration from President Joe Biden in the areas affected by a severe storm and […]Read More
Reed & Women’s Fund of Rhode Island Celebrate Women’s History
CRANSTON, RI – To celebrate Women’s History Month and highlight women who mentor and provide guidance, support, and community connections to fellow women and girls through public service and leadership, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is teaming up with the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI) for a special Women’s History Month panel discussion entitled, “Celebrating Women […]Read More
Rhode Island FC Announces Soccer Rhode Island as Youth Soccer
Organizations unite to accelerate education and development across the state PAWTUCKET, R.I. (March 22, 2024) – Today, Rhode Island FC announced Soccer Rhode Island as the club’s Youth Soccer Partner. As the largest youth soccer organization in the state, Soccer Rhode Island services over 23,000 youth players and 3,500 coaches throughout the region. The focus of the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (March 24, 2024) – The American Red Cross is helping two families – six adults after a fire today on Ayrault Street, Providence. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Jamie Lynch, Jeremy Tengren, Brian Butterworth and Carolyn Breckel. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a […]Read More
Rhode Island Department of Education Launches Facilitated Individualized Education Program
New neutral facilitation service aims to improve school and family partnership and center student need; training with districts ongoing PROVIDENCE, RI — Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) has launched its Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP)/504 Plan Service to further support the needs of […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of murder and related assault and firearms counts stemming from the 2021 murder of 38-year-old Jorge Garcia at Roque’s Café on Broad Street. On March 15, 2024, following the conclusion of a […]Read More
Rhode Island FC Makes History with Inaugural USL Championship Match
Club draws 1-1 against New Mexico United in front of sold out Beirne Stadium SMITHFIELD, R.I. (March 16, 2024) – Rhode Island FC’s historic inaugural match at Beirne Stadium came to a dramatic close Saturday evening in a 1-1 draw against New Mexico United. The physical matchup from start to finish was highlighted by a sold […]Read More
Gov. Dan McKee and R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti revealed the decision at today’s afternoon news conference, where they shared findings from multiple engineering firms that have been studying the bridge since its abrupt closure Dec. 11 “Today is about a plan of action for the Washington Bridge, and a commitment to ensure […]Read More
The Rhode Island Foundation awarded a record $89 million in grants to approximately 2,500 nonprofit organizations last year. At the end of 2023, total assets stood at approximately $1.4 billion. Total fund investment return for the year was 14.2 percent. In addition, the Foundation raised $46 million in gifts. “Our aid brought hope to […]Read More