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
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
The NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act creates a research program to strengthen ocean observation and extreme weather prediction WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Chairman Scott Franklin (R-FL-18) introduced the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act, a bipartisan bill establishing a research program […]Read More
Councilman John Goncalves to Introduce Rental Assistance Ordinance on Thursday PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1), Director of Housing and Human Services Emily Freedman and members of Providence’s housing community today gathered to announce the Smiley Administration’s multi-faceted Housing Stabilization Package, a slate of initiatives aimed at helping renters while the City expands housing supply to address the housing shortage. As Mayor Smiley outlined in his 2025 Housing Report, the City’s approach to addressing […]Read More
Governor McKee’s Proposal Puts Money Back In The Pockets Of More Than 32,000 Rhode Island Seniors PROVIDENCE – This week, Governor McKee joined senior citizens, advocates, and supporters at the Edward King House senior center in Newport to highlight his proposal to eliminate Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security benefits. While Donald Trump’s disastrous economic agenda drives up […]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
Washington, DC – Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement after House Republicans blocked efforts to end Donald Trump’s war of choice in Iran: “House Republicans just greenlit Trump’s reckless march toward another forever war that is wasting billions of your taxpayer dollars and priceless American lives with no clear objective, no […]Read More
“Children should never have to choose between their safety and the reputation of a powerful institution.” – Vanessa Volz, President and CEO of Sojourner House The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office published a report this week disclosing the results of a years long investigation into child sexual abuse in the Catholic Diocese of Providence. Their […]Read More
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