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Governor McKee, DHS Announce CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot
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Governor McKee, DHS Announce CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot

LPR News August 25, 2023

CRANSTON, RI — Governor Dan McKee and Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito today announced the launch of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for Child Care Staff pilot, which was approved in the FY 24 Budget, and expands income eligibility for qualifying providers needing affordable child care. The program expands income eligibility to 300% of the Federal […]Read More

In celebration of diversity and leadership
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In celebration of diversity and leadership

LPR News August 25, 2023

On Thursday, August 17, the Foundation celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of its Equity Leadership Initiative (ELI), and welcomed a new class of 38 members to participate in the leadership program. A reflection of the Foundation’s core commitment to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all its activities, ELI aims to build a pipeline of leaders of color […]Read More

Former Boy Scout leader indicted for sexual assault
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Former Boy Scout leader indicted for sexual assault

LPR News August 25, 2023

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.   PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Colonel Darnell S. Weaver announced today that the Statewide Grand Jury has returned an indictment charging a former local Boy Scout leader with sexually assaulting a […]Read More

Rhode Island Foundation Names Carmen Díaz-Jusino Officer of Strategic Initiative for Economic Security
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Rhode Island Foundation Names Carmen Díaz-Jusino Officer of Strategic Initiative

LPR News August 23, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI –Carmen Díaz-Jusino has been appointed Strategic Initiative Officer at the Rhode Island Foundation, where she will be responsible for directing the Foundation’s activities and grantmaking for economic security.   “Carmen’s diverse experience in small business development and her job training make her a natural to lead our strategic priority of economic security,” said […]Read More

State Senator Samuel Zurier Endorses Sandra Cano for Congress
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State Senator Samuel Zurier Endorses Sandra Cano for Congress

LPR News August 23, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – State Senator Samuel Zurier (SD3 East Side of Providence) today announced his support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Zurier joins his fellow East Side progressive leaders State Representative Edith Ajello, State Representative Rebecca Kislak, former State Senator Gayle Goldin, and State Senator Meghan Kallman, who represents […]Read More

PVDFest Announces Return of Artisan Markets
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PVDFest Announces Return of Artisan Markets

LPR News August 23, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI– PVDFest today announced that dozens of independent artisans and makers curated by some of Providence’s favorite market managers will join this year’s festival for a weekend of shopping and community experiences along the Providence River. “Providence is known around the country for its makers, designers and innovators,” said Mayor Brett P. Smiley. “I […]Read More

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