Sen. Reed announces $24 Million LIHEAP heating assistance to help Rhode Islanders

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In an effort to help some of the nation’s most vulnerable households pay their home energy bills, the Biden-Harris Administration today released $3.71 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), including $24,063,792 for Rhode Island.  Even as the U.S. has become the largest oil producer in the world, colder winters in the Northeast…

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Business Beat: Chris Mansfield, CEO, CCAP

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Photo, courtesy, CCAP Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP), one of the largest community action programs in Rhode Island, is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Mansfield as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025. Chris Mansfield succeeds Joanne McGunagle, who served in the role for 45 years. The board is confident that Chris’s…

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Back to School: Save the Date – Dental Clinic Day at CCAP – Thursday

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This Thursday, August 22nd, CCAP will hold a “Dental Clinic Day” with Back to School pediatric screenings and promoting oral health. (This is a developing story with details on how to participate not provided as we publish – check back for specifics as this article will be updated – or contact CCAP directly at: 427-4080).…

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Cranston Community Health Celebration Night – TONIGHT 

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The Cranston Public Library, Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, and the OneCranston Health Equity Zone are joining forces to host Cranston’s first ever Community Health Celebration Night on Tuesday, March 29 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, 1070 Cranston Street. This free event is open to everyone in the community. As…

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7 agencies plan to improve behavioral health with new funding from Rhode Island Foundation

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Photo: Cranston HEZ The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that it has awarded $1.375 million in grants focused on improving behavioral health across the state. “These are extraordinarily stressful times for so many people in our state. Existing behavioral health challenges have been exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19. These grants focus on addressing disparities in access to behavioral…

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