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BankRI gives $5K to Breakthrough
Bank Rhode Island recently announced that it has awarded a $5,000 grant to Breakthrough Providence. more
Children’s Friend employees get training
Some 300 Children’s Friend employees, including 160 Head Start educators, headed back to school early, for professional training meant to help educators and employees become more effective with children and families they assist. more
Foster Parrots holding fundraiser
Foster Parrots, a parrot rescue organization based in Hopkinton, will hold its fifth annual fall fundraiser on Sept. 16 at its New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary in Hope Valley beginning at 1 p.m. more
United Way collects 13k books
The United Way of Rhode Island’s Women’s Leadership Council, in partnership with Books Are Wings, coordinated a book drive to help close gaps in early childhood literacy that collected 13,000 books in a drive from May 1 through July 31. more
Ledgemont tournament raises $15K for veterans
Earlier this month, Ledgemont Country Club hosted its second annual Day of Thanks golf tournament, which raised $15,000 for local veterans. more
Artic Mission to host e-waste, shredding day
The Artic Mission, a Christian Mission nonprofit organization, will host an electronic waste and paper shredding event to raise funds for its heating assistance program on Sept. 8 at Cardi’s Furniture stores on Quaker Lane in West Warwick and Newport Avenue in South Attleboro from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. more
Rite Aid gives $10K to Children’s Friend
The Rite Aid Foundation, the charitable arm of Rite Aid, the Pennsylvania-based drug store chain which operates 44 stores in Rhode Island, has issued a $10,000 grant to Children’s Friend, a Providence-based family support services nonprofit. more
Rubber Duck Race set for Sept. 23
The inaugural Rubber Duck Race for Children’s Wishes will be held Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln. more
Philanthropy calendar
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to nonprofit@PBN.com at least four weeks in advance of the event. more
Savings Bank Life gives, receives during Sox game
During a recent Pawtucket Red Sox game at Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, the Savings Bank Life Insurance Co. of Massachusetts was recognized for its contribution to a local organization and for its leadership. more
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