CRANSTON, R.I. – The state of Rhode Island and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Greenville in Providence County to help Rhode Island residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place from December 17-19, 2023, and January 9-13, 2024. At the center, survivors will be able to apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and […]Read More
Warwick, RI., April 3, 2024 — Comprehensive Community Action Program is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Warwick Health Center at 206 Buttonwoods Avenue in Warwick. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, and was a momentous occasion, with distinguished guests including Senator Reed, Senator Whitehouse, and Speaker […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – As the winter season draws to a close, Pawtucket celebrates the success of its Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling program, which provided crucial assistance to residents throughout the colder months. The initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Chief Equity Officer Charles “Chachi” Carvalho, Mary Lou Moran, Director of the Leon Mathieu Senior Center, […]Read More
WARWICK, RI – The first week of April is National Public Health Week. This year’s theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” To celebrate, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today joined Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) and community partners, including Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi and State House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, at […]Read More
Week of March 24, 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 March 24, 2024*: Elementary: Charlestown Elementary School, Chariho Regional School District – 96.7% Middle: Scituate Middle School – […]Read More
National Council for Mental Wellbeing to Recognize Hurley During NatCon24, April 15-17 Cranston, R.I. (April 2, 2023) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will present Linda E. Hurley with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her distinguished career. The National Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their tireless efforts to improve the lives of […]Read More
The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England donated boxes of cookies to Women & Infants Hospital, which were distributed to staff. This is part of the Girl Scouts’ “Cookie Share Program”. Through the program, customers can purchase cookies from a Girl Scout and designate boxes to be donated to local non-profits. These organizations include local military, […]Read More
Providence, R.I. — A new comprehensive study by the Rhode Island Foundation examining the financial structure of hospitals in Rhode Island revealed significant disparities in reimbursement rates. Specifically, it found that the average inpatient reimbursement from private insurers is 20% greater in Massachusetts and Connecticut compared to Rhode Island, while outpatient reimbursement in Connecticut is 40% […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Tropicale Foods is recalling 5,224 units of Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Packs with a best-by date of “MO Best By 10/11/2025.” The mango bars in the variety pack have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The best-by date can be found on […]Read More
f you live in Kent, Providence or Washington counties and have loss or damage from the storms December 17th through the 19th, or January 9th through the 13th you can meet with representatives from FEMA and the Small Business Administration at the Cranston Library at 140 Sockanosset Cross Road in Cranston. They will be available April first […]Read More
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