Children enjoyed face painting, balloon creations, getting their caricatures made, and mango-flavored cold treats, while others got tested for COVID-19 or received their vaccines during Providence’s Family Fun Day. CLICK TO SEE SLIDESHOW
The Rhode Island housing advocacy community has requested that $500 million in funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act be used “to address the State’s urgent housing needs.” CLICK TO READ MORE
Jen Hawkins, our Executive Director, joined an online discussion with Lt. Gov. Sabin Matos, Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor, and other experts to discuss using $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding for housing initiatives and solutions. WATCH ONLINE
For Edmarie Cancel Batista, owning a place of her own is a dream come true. When she left Puerto Rico three years ago, she never thought she would end up a homeowner. READ HER STORY
WiFiForwards awards ONE|NB its Wi-Fi At Work Award for ONE|NB Connects, a community project that provided free WiFi in the community during the pandemic. CLICK TO READ MORE
AGE-FRIENDLY RADIO HOUR: ONE|NB Executive Director Jen Hawkins speaks about the origins of the organization and what we’re doing in Central Providence. CLICK TO LISTEN
Family Fun Day will be held on Thursday, September 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Father Lennon Park. We’ll also be hosting a vaccine site for anyone 12 or older. CLICK TO READ MORE
SHERIDAN SMALL HOMES The story of Sheridan Small Homes begins with a spark of inspiration stemming from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) architecture students. In 2018, RISD students participated in the Race to Zero Student Design Competition, a collegiate design challenge sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. The students were selected as finalists for their affordable, energy efficient home prototypes. Learning of their success, the City of Providence, RI, saw an opportunity for the RISD students to help them achieve multiple city goals: provide more affordable housing, address climate change, and increase local workforce understanding of achievable, high…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate many Rhode Island communities, addressing the unique needs of the families and small businesses that make up the very fabric of this state remains critical. Tufts Health Plan, a local nonprofit health plan, has been working to address food insecurity, the safe reopening of businesses, remote learning needs of students, and has been making other community-level investments that make the organization an integral part of the R.I. community. “This is the state where many of our members and employees proudly live, work and where their children go to school,” said Tom Croswell, president…
