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A brand-new season of our Together RI podcast is out now, feat. inspiring episodes & voices from across RI. In this episode, meet the students asking big questions & pursuing even bigger goals.
🎧 Listen now: rifoundation.org/TogetherRIP…
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Looking for your next opportunity to make an impact? We're seeking a Coordinator and Assistant to the Vice President of Development to join our fundraising team and help support philanthropy across Rhode Island. Learn more and apply at the link below! ⬇️
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Together RI convening in Narragansett! We're looking forward to bringing the conversation to East Providence on 9/29. Learn more
& register today: rifoundation.org/TogetherRI
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In observance of Yom Kippur, our office will be closed today, September 21 and will reopen on Tuesday, September 22.
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It’s hard to believe that 25 years has passed since 9/11. As a nation, and right here in Rhode Island, we will always honor the precious lives lost and remain in awe of the extraordinary bravery of every day Americans and first responders who rendered aid that day. #neverforget
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Together, we honor the hard work, dedication, and commitment that strengthen our communities.
Wishing everyone a restful Labor Day.
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Grants of up to $10K are available through our Neighborhood Grants Program to support initiatives that bring people together and strengthen neighborhoods, helping create healthier, more resilient communities.
⏱️The deadline to apply is 9/24. Learn more:
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Read more from @projo about some of the organizations receiving support through our latest round of grants and how these investments are advancing the priorities of our Five-Year Action Plan, driving meaningful change throughout Rhode Island.
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Investing in our communities is how we turn priorities into progress.
@davidcicilline joins @KimKalunian at @wpri12 to discuss the latest $5.4 million in grants supporting nonprofits across Rhode Island and advancing our Five-Year Action Plan. Watch here: wpri.com/news/local-news/com…
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Excited to see @davidcicilline featured in the @ProvBusNews 40th Anniversary special edition. This profile highlights the experiences, principles, & sense of purpose that guide his leadership & his commitment to our state's future. Read it here:pbn.com/driving-forces-david…
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Herman Hillson Rose told Foundation staff he had no intention of keeping his money — and he meant it. Over his lifetime, his generosity resulted in more than $1.5M in grants distributed to communities and causes he believed in. 📖 Read Herman's story here: rifoundation.org/stories/i-w…
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We're seeking a Coordinator and Assistant to the VP of Development to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to building meaningful relationships and advancing philanthropy throughout RI. Learn more and apply today.
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For Cindy Butler, giving back to the profession that shaped her career felt like a natural next step. Through a scholarship fund at the Rhode Island Foundation, she's investing in the next generation of human resource leaders.
📖 Read Cindy's story here: rifoundation.org/stories/but…
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Wishing President Paxson well as she prepares to close a remarkable chapter as President of Brown University.
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Jill & Bill arrived in RI in 1981. They married, spent 7 years in Atlanta, & returned to the place they loved. 40+ years later, RI is unambiguously home, a place they'll support for generations through their unrestricted fund.
📖Read their story here: rifoundation.org/stories/cas…
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Civics, arts and cultural experiences - that's how we bring our community together. Join us for the upcoming RWP Pops Concert and experience it all! 🎼
Click here for more details about the event: rifoundation.org/news/rwp-po…
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Tomorrow, 7/26, is Governor’s Bay Day! Whether you spend the day taking advantage of free parking at a state beach or casting a line in our saltwaters, take a moment to appreciate the place we call home, and the importance of protecting it. 🌊 Learn more: riparks.ri.gov/beaches/gover…
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Mark your calendars...one of our favorite summer traditions is almost here🎶Join us in just a couple of weeks for the RWP Pops Concert feat. the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra! Details below:
🗓️8/5/26
⌚7 pm
📍RWP, Temple to Music
🌟Free & open to the public!
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Rather than accept wedding gifts, Mary Jean and Vincent chose to direct them to the Rhode Island Foundation to establish the Share the Joy Charitable Fund, supporting causes deeply meaningful to them.
📖Read their story here: rifoundation.org/stories/sha…
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