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As part of a program that complements their school’s financial education initiative, students at Newport’s Rogers High School have been learning about financial skills from BankNewport officials.
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By PBN Staff
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The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a national program honoring middle level and high school students for outstanding volunteer service, has named Marina Palumbo, 17, of East Greenwich, and Cody Clarkin, 14, of Charlestown, the 2013 Rhode Island top youth volunteers.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival will host one of 45 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sanctioned Oscar parties on Sunday, Feb. 24, at The Vets on One Avenue of the Arts, to benefit the festival’s 17th season in August and support community outreach and educational programs.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The ArtConnection-RI, which strives to build connections between artists and their communities through nonprofit organizations, donated eight original works of art to the Ronald McDonald House of Providence, which provides a temporary home for families with children receiving treatment at local hospitals.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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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.
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By PBN Staff
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Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee will kick-off the March for Meals Campaign on behalf of the Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island on March 4 at 11 a.m. at the nonprofit’s offices on Bath Street with a proclamation announcement before he delivers hot and nutritious meals to homebound seniors.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Autism Project will present the Imagine Walk & Family Fun Day on April 28 at Goddard Memorial State Park on Ives Road in Warwick.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Volunteers Marina Palumbo, 17, of East Greenwich, and Cody Clarkin, 14, of Charlestown, have been selected as Rhode Island’s top two youth volunteers of 2013 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Both students will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
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By Lindsay Lorenz |
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Dupuis Oil has announced it will partner with the Rhode Island chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by contributing donations to the society and discounts to customers.
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2/25/13
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During the 11th annual Give Kids a Smile Day, held Feb. 8, the Samuels Sinclair Dental Center at Rhode Island Hospital was able to provide dental services to more than 30 local children.
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2/25/13
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