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Taking risks pays off big for former bank leader
Merrill W. Sherman knows a few things about banking. In the early 1990s, she was named president, chairman and CEO of Eastland Financial Corp., and was charged with turning that institution around after years of losing money. She did it. more
By Paul E. Kandarian
Contributing Writer | 5/28/12
Charities again winners in this race
Runners in the 2012 CVS Caremark Downtown 5K hit the streets in Providence Sept. 16. More than 4,400 people participated in the main 5K race while 1,350 children took part in youth races. Along with a host of elite and competitive athletes, recreational runners, wheelchair competitors and walkers joined children to fill out the field. Last year the race raised $75,000 for local charities, bringing the total to that point during CVS Caremark’s 13-year sponsorship to $1.3 million. more
9/24/12
Personal service, group buy-in drive Webster success
When the Great Recession hit in 2008 and mortgage foreclosures soared, Webster Bank took a different route than many other lending institutions. more
By John Larrabee
Contributing Writer | 12/17/12
Bristol County Savings Bank foundation donates $33K
Bristol County Savings Bank and its charitable foundation has recently awarded ten grants to Pawtucket area organizations, totaling $33,360. more
Despite Sandy, Amica sees 2012 profits rise
Despite a second consecutive year of “historic catastrophic claims,” the Amica Mutual Insurance Co. saw its bottom line increase 14.6 percent year over year in 2012. more
| 2/21/13
Tapping energy outside the standard channels
As today’s economic climate continues to be an uphill battle for many, local nonprofits are finding that freshening up fundraising initiatives is imperative. While the typical mainstays of fundraising, such as direct mail campaigns, are unlikely to disappear, some local nonprofits are thinking beyond the postcard and seeing positive results. more

By Jenn Salcido
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

Nonprofits see partnering as a path to survival
A group of young men and women work at a commercial kitchen in downtown Providence trimming green beans, mixing herbs, garlic, packing them into jars and adding pickling liquid. The product will then be ready for sale. The kitchen workers are under the guidance of the juvenile-justice system; at-risk children who, without job-readiness skills or work experience, run the danger of finding their way into adult correctional facilities further down the road. more
Looking for male volunteers to mentor children in need
We’re all familiar with the billboard image and mission of Big Brothers and Big Sisters: a man or woman offering care, time and attention to a lonely or overlooked boy or girl. more
By Mary Lhowe
Contributing Writer | 11/5/12
Segue Institute seeks planning committee
Segue Institute for Learning, a charter school opened in 2009, is actively seeking interested community-based service providers to form a planning committee for community programs and services at its new Segue MAGn’t Annex. more
WellOne hosting fundraiser in Oct.
WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care, a nonprofit community health center founded 103 years ago, will hold a fundraiser, A Harvest of Health, to benefit its charitable services, on Oct. 26 from 6-11 p.m. at the Warwick Country Club. more
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