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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
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
Chelo’s raises funds for Providence Center
Chelo’s Restaurant Group, a family-owned restaurant company in Rhode Island, has raised $12,080 to help fund child and family behavioral health services at The Provide Center at the company’s 25th annual Golf Classic held last September at the Cranston Country Club. more
Volunteerism can pay off for companies and workers
In a challenging economy, nothing seems more important for employers than productivity during the workday. The focus is on meeting your goals, serving the needs of your customers, managing major issues and/or creating innovative new products or services. While these are critical priorities, it’s also important to consider how your big picture could be positively impacted by other things, such as serving the community. more
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Carolyn Belisle | 10/22/12
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
Arts council looking for airport piece
The R.I. State Council on the Arts and the R.I. Airport Corporation have issued a call for artists for the newly created exhibition space at the Block Island Airport in New Shoreham for presentations in 2012-2013. more
RE/MAX agent hosts disco party for Hasbro
One local real estate agent recently raised more than $4,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital after hosting a disco-themed bash at his home in Coventry. more
R.I. awarded $624K for food, shelter assistance
Rhode Island was awarded $624,045 in federal funding to supplement the state’s emergency food and shelter programs. more
| 8/17/12 | 1 comment
Blount Clam Shack keeps up ‘chowdered’ campaign
“You’ve been chowdered,” is the token phrase for The Blount Clam Shack and Soup Bar’s new marketing campaign that not only gets the word out about the Providence restaurant, but also benefits the nonprofit Amos House. more
United Way seeks RFPs for grants
United Way of Rhode Island has announced that is issuing new Requests for Proposals for grants for the funding period of July 2013-June 2016. more
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