CVS Caremark Corp. President and CEO Larry Merlo has been named the March of Dimes Rhode Island 2013 “Citizen of the Year” for ongoing support of the March of Dimes mission. more

The Rhode Island Foundation ended the year with a record $678 million in asset, an increase on its 2011 year-end asset total of $604 million, thanks in part to a 13.1 percent return on its investments, according to its recently released annual report. more

Grow Smart Rhode Island – a nonprofit that advocates for sustainable economic growth in the Ocean State – will honor individuals, plans and projects that play to Rhode Island’s strengths, generate sustainable economic benefits and improve the state’s communities and neighborhoods at its second annual awards gala in June. more

Daniel E. Doyle Jr., executive director of the Institute for International Sport, has been indicted on 18 counts, including embezzlement and forgery. more

In partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers, CVS Caremark Corp.’s CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has announced the 21 recipients of the “Innovations in Community Health” grants. more

Rhode Island local private nonprofits in need of a U.S. Small Business Administration loan to cover physical damages from Feb. 8 - 9 snowstorms must apply before the May 21 deadline, according to the SBA. more

Industrial arts nonprofit The Steel Yard welcomed its new executive director, nonprofit arts management veteran Helen Lang, who started in early April, the organization announced Friday. more

Thanks to the results of extensive faculty, staff and student survey results, and studies of student enrollment patterns and faculty collaboration ties, Brown University on Wednesday announced its intention to expand its engineering school on land it already owns, while also announcing gifts of $44 million for that effort. more

The Pawtucket Foundation honored three individuals who have made significant contributions to the city at its 10th annual awards celebration. more

The Providence Community Action Program, Providence’s largest human services organization, has officially changed its name to Community Action Partnership of Providence, the organization announced Friday. more