Posts Tagged ‘philanthropy’
CVS Health Foundation funds expansion of meal service into Rhode Island for critical, chronically ill
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…
Read MoreUnited Way launches Alliance for Nonprofit Impact to assist Rhode Island nonprofits
First-of-its-kind statewide advocacy and resource center for local nonprofits has been years in the making Years of planning, research and work was realized January 18th when United Way of Rhode Island officially launched the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact during an event at the Southside Cultural Center of RI in Providence. A first-of-its-kind in the Ocean State, the…
Read MoreNonprofits: Register now to participate in United Way’s 401Gives philanthropy event
The state’s largest philanthropic effort in support of the nonprofit sector returns on April 1 for 5th Anniversary 401Gives is returning on Monday, April 1, and United Way of Rhode Island invites all local nonprofits to participate and raise funds to support their mission-driven work. This year’s 401Gives is the 5th anniversary of what is…
Read MoreSubstantial grants for 18 Rhode Island non-profits, part of $2 Million given tri-state, by CVS Health
The CVS Health Foundation announced it awarded $2 million in grants as part of its 2023 Hometown Fund. Grantees include the following local organizations: Each organization selected applied for CVS Health Foundation’s Hometown Fund through a request for proposal in September and was awarded either a $25,000 operating or $75,000 programmatic grant. The foundation concentrated…
Read MoreBankRI’s Holiday Giving Tree collects 7,576 gifts for local children, biggest year ever
BankRI’s signature program helps to brighten the season for children across Rhode Island Photo, top: Staff of BankRI’s Lincoln branch are joined by workers from the Town of Lincoln prior to loading 1,527 donated gifts to benefit kids served by the Town’s Holiday Basket program. Thanks to the generosity of Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) customers,…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: BankNewport highlights 2022 investment in Rhode Island
BankNewport charitable gifts for 2022
Read MoreOcean State’s Muse Foundation promotes giving in August, Black Philanthropy Month
By Ann Clanton, Contributing Reporter Rhode Island’s black population is only 6.9% of the state’s population, yet the need for services and programs amongst African-Americans and persons who identify as Black is extensive. While we often look to our government and community organizations to meet the program and human service needs, the month of August…
Read MoreDoes giving change us; does it change everything? The year of the Rhode Island Foundation – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer on health issues Does giving change us; does it change everything? This week, the Rhode Island Foundation celebrates its annual meeting, during a time of pandemic when the philanthropic giant has seemingly emerged as the premier policymaker for the state. As the president and CEO of the Rhode Island…
Read MoreTODAY: 401Gives sets $4 Million goal for 24-hour fundraising push
Held on April 1st, annually, and created and powered by United Way, 401Gives is a unified day that helps nonprofits tell their stories while engaging the community and making it easy for people to donate directly to any of hundreds of causes. Rhode Island-based nonprofits have signed up to tell their stories and accept contributions from…
Read MoreRI Foundation awards $75K during Black History Month
Photo: From RI Foundation website – New Urban Arts The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded nearly $75,000 in grants to nonprofits serving the state’s Black community through its Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund. The Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund’s roots go back to 2007, when it was established to address the needs of the Black community. “We’re…
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