A vision for a united Central Providence Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone (CPO-HEZ) is hosting a celebratory collaborative meeting on May 15 at Farm Fresh Rhode Island. The event will feature the release of the updated Central Providence Roadmap, a collaborative discussion hosted by Race Forward, and the unveiling of the new CPO-HEZ name and logo. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a monumental moment in our journey. Together, we’ll continue to build a more equitable, connected, and vibrant future for our community. We look forward to seeing you there! Event Highlights: The...
Cities like Chicago, Boston and Providence, Rhode Island are using participatory budgeting to increase civic engagement at a time when trust in government is near an all-time low. Participatory budgeting, which has caught on with over 7,000 cities worldwide, gives local residents a voice in spending a set amount of city funds, usually around $1 million. What can Atlanta learn from their example?
Supporters Can Testify in Support of the Legislation The Rhode Island House Health & Human Services Committee is scheduled to hear testimony on House Bill 5849, the Rhode Island Equity Zone Act, on Thursday, March 27 at the Rise of the House, typically around 4:30 pm, in the House Lounge. If passed, the bill would establish the Rhode Island Equity Zone (RIEZ) network as a formal and permanent program within the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). Currently, the Health Equity Zones (HEZ) are an initiative of the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) and do not...
