In honor of Women’s History Month, we connected with several women-led, POC-funded nonprofits whose transformative work is shaping communities and driving change. We asked them who inspires them and what advice they can offer to women who are pursuing similar career paths in community service—and here’s what they had to share: Nirva LaFortune, City Year […]Read More
Exciting Updates about the 2026 Transform RI Scholarship!! Join Us for Virtual Info Session March 25 at 4:30pm! We’ve got exciting updates about the Transform RI Scholarship! We are hosting another 30-minute virtual information session, March 25 at 4:30pm. We know the recent blizzard wreaked havoc on everyone’s schedule, so the TRIS team has decided to extend the […]Read More
Women & Infants Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Equitable, Patient Centered Care for Birthing People Across Rhode Island Smithfield, RI – March 16, 2026 – Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) has named Women & Infants Hospital (WIH) as the inaugural recipient of its People4Equity designation, recognizing the hospital’s strong commitment to advancing health equity and reducing disparities […]Read More
Councilor Vincent McCormack, Mayor of Athlone – Moate District to Join Providence’s Celebration PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley alongside the Providence City Council invites the Providence community for a celebration of Irish culture with traditional Irish music and food as the City of Providence hosts this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Providence City Hall. The celebration […]Read More
Warwick, RI – Just three months after Treasurer James A. Diossa launched RI AnchorHome, Treasury will expand the initiative to $80 million following unanimous approval from the State Investment Commission. To date, the program has helped more than 40 Rhode Island families close on their first homes with over $16 million in funding. Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Four nonprofits are sharing more than $7.9 million in grants to provide dental care focused on Providence children through the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. “Supporting healthy and strong communities is at the heart of our work. Focusing the services on neighborhoods where health disparities are high will close gaps in […]Read More
Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, March 28 at Providence Career & Technical Academy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined today by City Council President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Providence Parks Department Superintendent Wendy Nilsson, Director of Recreation Sean Holley and community partners […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced that applications are now open for the newest round of microgrants to support Spring 2026 cleanups through the First Lady’s Litter-Free Rhode Island program. This round of grant funding will prioritize projects and cleanups […]Read More
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, February 26, 2026: The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Providence, Rhode Island, has been selected as our Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Bryant University as the team’s official training site. This was jointly announced by General Treasurer James Diossa, Bryant President Dr. Ross Gittell, Governor Daniel […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI – The City of Pawtucket invites the community to honor the visionaries and trailblazers shaping its future at the 12th Annual International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month Kick-Off Celebration. The event will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, […]Read More
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