Members of Kent Hospital’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council participated in a landscaping beautification project outside of the hospital’s main entrance on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The project included placing several dozen plants along the drive lanes that welcome visitors to the hospital. DEI council members were joined by Kevin Martins, Ed.D., Vice […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Rhode Island researchers and scientists will receive a $21 million federal grant to strengthen the biomedical workforce pipeline and boost the state’s ability to carry out and expand innovation in the field of biomedical research. […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to improve public health, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, alongside Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, today announced over $19 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for community health centers and medical research for Rhode Island institutions. Over $7 million […]Read More
Photo: Wayne Salisbury, Jr. PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today his nomination of Wayne Salisbury, Jr., to serve as Director of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (DOC). “Wayne’s experience in the Department of Corrections is extensive, and he has played an important role in day-to-day operations and long-term, strategic planning for the department,” […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), Garret Graves (R-LA-06), and Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced a resolution to establish “Vets Get Outside Day” to support veterans struggling with mental health challenges. Nearly 460,000 veterans were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries between 2020 and 2022, and there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths in 2020. U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Angus King (I-ME), […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced Katelyn Medeiros, Esq., as his nomination for the State of Rhode Island’s next Child Advocate. “Katelyn is a proven and passionate leader who has championed the safety and well-being of Rhode Island children for more than a decade, including the last two years as our state’s acting director. […]Read More
WARWICK, RI. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the severe storms and flooding that took place Dec. 17-19, 2023, and Jan. 9-13, 2024 is May 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Homeowners and renters in Kent, Providence and Washington counties with uninsured losses from the storms may be eligible for financial assistance for temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property losses […]Read More
We’re excited to share our 2023 Annual Report and hope that you find it to be a useful reflection on a year of transition, future planning, and impressive growth and impact. As you’ll see throughout its pages, the team at the Foundation ably balanced effective grantmaking, inspiring philanthropy, and listening and learning from the Rhode […]Read More
Funding announced for more than 1,000 homes When combined with developments previously funded by State Fiscal Recovery funds, these awards will finance more than 2,600 homes PROVIDENCE, RI – Today Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Housing, and RIHousing announced the approval of over $102 million in funding awards for housing construction, preservation, and operating costs […]Read More
Week of May 5, 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 May 5, 2024*: Elementary: Frenchtown School, East Greenwich – 98% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98.6% High: The Greene School – […]Read More
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