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Rhode Island Commerce Awards More Than $850,000 in Innovation Initiatives
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In a continuing effort to strengthen the state’s innovation economy and ensure small businesses can access the tools and resources they need to grow, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (Corporation) recently awarded more than $700,000 through its Innovation Network Matching Grant program and $150,000 in Innovation Vouchers. Unanimously approved by the Corporation’s […]Read More
Share your perspective at Together RI Join RI Foundation for a complimentary meal and friendly conversation at an upcoming Together RI event! 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. Sharing your perspective will help to guide the […]Read More
Giving Changes Everything is out now! In this issue of our twice-yearly magazine, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of College Visions, the oldest organization in the state that guides students from the college admissions process through graduation. We introduce “street medicine,” a program supported by the Foundation which is delivering health and social services […]Read More
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Mayor Smiley and Mayor Hopkins Announce the Donation of ATVs
Collaboration between Providence, Cranston and the local nonprofit Lights and Sirens Donates 21 Vehicles to the Dominican Republic National Police PROVIDENCE, RI –Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined today by Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins, Councilman John Goncalves, Cranston Chief of Police Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Director of International Affairs for the Dominican Republic Coronel Roberto Lerebours […]Read More
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Citizens Announces $2.4M in Financial Empowerment Grants to Support 137
Funding supports growing need for education and investment as highlighted in new Junior Achievement/Citizens teen financial health survey Providence, RI (March 27, 2024) –Citizens today announced $2.4 million in financial empowerment grants to support 137 nonprofit organizations, including $415,000 to Junior Achievement as part of the bank’s Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program. The bank […]Read More
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City of Pawtucket Announces 26th Annual Photo Contest
Theme: “Pawtucket Grows” Deadline for entry: August 2, 2024 PAWTUCKET – Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks proudly announce the 26th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed in the 2025 City Calendar. This […]Read More
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City of Pawtucket Community Meetings to be Held in All
PAWTUCKET – To promote more open dialogue between the City of Pawtucket and the residents of Pawtucket, Mayor Donald R. Grebien and other officials from City Hall, are holding a series of community meetings for constituents and residents. The meetings will take place in each of the city’s districts where citizens will be able to […]Read More
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Rhode Island FC Draws Monterey Bay F.C. 2-2 in Inaugural
Albert Dikwa brace helps provide crucial point on the road SEASIDE, Calif. (March 24, 2024) – Rhode Island FC’s inaugural road trip kicked off with a 2-2 draw against Monterey Bay F.C. In a windy Seaside, California, the visitors led the match twice but were unable to hold on for the victory. To ensure at least one […]Read More
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Rep. Magaziner to Announce Federal Funding for East Greenwich Waterfront
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. — On Monday, March 25, 2024, at 10:30 am, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) will hold a tour of the East Greenwich waterfront celebrating $963,000 in federal funding for a planned waterfront development project to improve shoreline accessibility. This community project includes three main elements: (1) Public right-of-way feasibility study and associated right-of-way […]Read More