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BCBSRI gives $648K in 2024 community grants to programs focused on housing as the foundation of health
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BCBSRI gives $648K in 2024 community grants to programs focused

LPR News February 26, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has once again committed its annual BlueAngel Community Health Grant program to addressing housing-related health inequities, awarding $648,000 in 2024 to initiatives led by 10 area non-profit social service organizations. This is the fifth consecutive year that the grants, established in 2002, have focused on […]Read More

Lights and Sirens International Once Again Bring Joy and Happiness to Kids in Dominican Republic
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Lights and Sirens International Once Again Bring Joy and Happiness

LPR News February 23, 2024

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic- Once again the Lights & Sirens International Foundation returns for the fifteenth time to the city of Puerto Plata, to fill hundreds of low-income boys and girls with joy and satisfaction, with the delivery of toys and basketballs, On this occasion, the Gregorio Luperón sports club and the Fabio Rafael González […]Read More

Rhode Island Launches SNAP Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Rewards Program with Retail Partners Stop & Shop and Walmart
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Rhode Island Launches SNAP Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Rewards

LPR News January 23, 2024

CRANSTON, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) today launched the statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Rewards Program, in partnership with retailers Stop & Shop and Walmart. This is the first statewide program of its kind in the country, providing SNAP recipients with up to $25 […]Read More

Application period now open for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s LGBTQ Safe Zone Program
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Application period now open for Blue Cross & Blue Shield

LPR News January 19, 2024

Safe Zone designation identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to the LGBTQ community PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 16, 2024) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for its newest cohort of LGBTQ Safe Zone facilities. Healthcare facilities designated as Safe Zones will join more than 100 sites statewide that have demonstrated […]Read More

Mayor Donald Grebien and the City of Pawtucket invite you to nominate a Black Leader in our Pawtucket Community for Black History Month!
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Mayor Donald Grebien and the City of Pawtucket invite you

LPR News January 19, 2024

On Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 6-8 PM the City of Pawtucket will celebrate Black History Month by honoring three Black Leaders in Pawtucket  in three different areas: Nominate Here! Community Leader/Activist Business/Business Owner, Youth Leader. Please fill out the nomination form by E.O.D Friday, February 9th, 2024 to nominate a leader of your choice […]Read More

Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling Program Ready For Winter Weather
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Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling Program Ready For Winter Weather

LPR News January 10, 2024

This week, students from William E Tolman and Charles E Shea High School gathered with the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer to prepare for their involvement in the Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling Program. Getting together in advance of the potential weekend snowfall, the team distributed shovels and gloves generously donated by Ocean State Job […]Read More

AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools
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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and

LPR News January 10, 2024

Week of January 1, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of January 1, 2024*: Elementary: Nayatt School, Barrington – 96.8% Middle: Barrington Middle School – 95.1% High School: Narragansett High School […]Read More

Over 600 Scouts Learn New Skills from Experts at the 20th Annual Merit Badge College
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Over 600 Scouts Learn New Skills from Experts at the

LPR News January 9, 2024

Providence, RI – Over 600 Scouts from across New England gathered at Rhode Island College for the 20th annual Merit Badge College on Saturday, January 6th. Hosted by the Narraganset Council, the Merit Badge College offers Scouts from across the region a chance to learn new skills and complete requirements for badges and advancement. Scouts had the […]Read More

Governor McKee Announces Extension for SBA Business Recovery Center in East Providence
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Governor McKee Announces Extension for SBA Business Recovery Center in

LPR News January 9, 2024

Business Recovery Center at Weaver Library will now remain open through at least January 26  PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee announced an extension of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Business Recovery Center in East Providence through at least January 26, 2024. The extension will allow businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge construction additional […]Read More

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