CVS Health Foundation funds expansion of meal service into Rhode Island for critical, chronically ill

February 1, 2024
A variety of food in plastic containers on a white background.

Community Servings, a nonprofit provider of medically tailored meals and nutrition services, and a leader in “food is medicine” research, advocacy and policy, today announced it was awarded a $75,000 grant from CVS Health Foundation to support the expansion of home-delivered medically tailored meal services to Rhode Island. The grant is part of the foundation’s 2023…

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RI WINS matches employer needs and employee interests, for success

January 30, 2024
A man with disabilities looking at a piece of paper.

Photo: Michael working at CareLink “RI WINS” FOR EMPLOYER, EMPLOYEES WITH TRANSFORMATION GRANT – Developmental Disabilities Employment Transformation Grant Success Stories: Only one year ago the Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition in conjunction with the Rhode Island Developmental Disability Council (RIDDC) and Skills for RI’s Future, launched RI Workforce Investment and New Solutions (RI WINS), a grant program focused on creating a…

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Charm School for the office? People forgot their office manners – Mary T. O’Sullivan

January 29, 2024
A smiling woman standing in an office with her arms crossed.

By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Using proper office etiquette creates an environment where individuals feel comfortable, appreciated and able to do their jobs well.” – Indeed The office microwave is splattered with multi-colored overheated food. Paper towels litter the restroom floors. People bump into each other and don’t express common courtesy, and no one even…

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Networking Pick of the Week: Central Chamber at Iron Works, Warwick

January 29, 2024
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Join Evening Networking at Iron Works Restaurant on Thursday, February 1st from 5:30 to 7:30ppm. Sponsored by Westerly Community Credit Union, this event is part of the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Winter Evening Networking Series. Iron Works Restaurant is at 697 Jefferson Blvd in Warwick. Reconnect with old friends, build new relationships, and…

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“The Jewish Prince of Denmark” – a short story by Michael Fine

January 28, 2024
A black and white photo of Dr. Michael Fine holding his son's hand.

By Michael Fine Copyright © 2023 Michael Fine Photo provided Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. She’s…

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In the News… summary for January 27, 2024

January 27, 2024
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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Like No Udder vegan “ice cream” will close due to an eviction notice, and is looking for a new location. Nantucket auto ferry reservations which start earlier than for the general public postponed due to technical software issues A sheriff was shot by another sheriff, in error, while transporting a prisoner…

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