Boys Town New England has launched its annual Buy a Bird campaign, inviting community members to help provide Thanksgiving meals for local families in need. From Nov. 1-15, donations will support the creation of holiday baskets for families served through Boys Town’s In-Home Family Services and Care Coordination programs. Each Thanksgiving basket costs approximately $150 […]
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BankRI’s ‘Holiday Giving Tree’ returns to brighten season for local kids
Bank Rhode Island has launched its 28th annual Holiday Giving Tree program, inviting the community to provide gifts for underprivileged children across Rhode Island. The program, which runs through mid-December, partners with 16 nonprofit organizations to distribute presents to children in need. Last year, the Holiday Giving Tree delivered 6,944 gifts. “As the holidays approach, […]
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Edward King House, No Wrong Door launch food drive for families, seniors
The Edward King House Senior Center and No Wrong Door Behavioral Health are teaming up to collect food for local families and older adults struggling with food insecurity this holiday season. The community food drive runs Monday through Nov. 13, with donations accepted at the Edward King House Senior Center, 35 King St. The effort […]
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Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awards grants to Jamestown, Middletown projects
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has approved $377,500 in Community Project Assistance Fund grants to eight municipalities statewide, including $77,500 for projects in Jamestown and Middletown. The grants will provide technical assistance for design, feasibility analysis and strategic planning for projects advancing community resilience, stormwater management and public infrastructure improvements. Jamestown received $27,500 for a Wastewater […]
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Food pantries bracing for a SNAP shutdown
Food pantries throughout the region are bracing for what could be a catastrophic event if the SNAP program loses its funding on Saturday. They’ve already been scrambling to meet increased demand since the current federal government shutdown a month ago and have been coping with a previous federal government reduction of a half million pounds […]
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Portsmouth Middle School counselor receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Kyle Spaltholz thought he was attending a routine assembly about Portsmouth Middle School’s positive learning environment on Thursday morning. Instead, the seventh and eighth grade school counselor became Rhode Island’s sole recipient of the 2025-26 Milken Educator Award — and $25,000 richer. The surprise announcement came during what students and staff believed would be a […]
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Aquidneck Community Table extends farmers market season through Nov. 22
Aquidneck Community Table is extending its Saturday outdoor farmers market at the Newport County YMCA through Nov. 22, offering residents and visitors additional weeks of fresh, local food. The extension is part of the organization’s effort to strengthen support for local growers and makers while adapting to vendor and customer needs. Instead of hosting a […]
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MLK Center prepares for surge in food pantry demand amid SNAP benefit cuts
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is ramping up its hunger relief efforts and calling on the community for support as uncertainty around SNAP benefits threatens to leave thousands of Rhode Islanders without food assistance beginning Nov. 1. The center, which distributed nearly 1.4 million meals last year, relies heavily on community support […]
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Rhode Island Foundation commits $1 million in emergency food aid as SNAP benefits face federal suspension
The Rhode Island Foundation announced Tuesday it is dedicating $1 million in emergency grants to combat hunger across the state as federal SNAP benefits face suspension beginning Nov. 1, with several Newport County food assistance programs set to receive immediate support. The foundation will immediately distribute $200,000 to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, which […]
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Newport Mental Health named regional access point for housing support
Newport Mental Health has been designated a Regional Access Point by the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing, becoming part of a new statewide network aimed at preventing and ending homelessness. Regional Access Points are community-based hubs that help individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. The primary goals […]
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Rhode Island food pantries slammed as SNAP beneficiaries brace for funding to run dry
Six hundred dollars can’t cover an entire month of groceries for Yolanda Robertson’s family of five. But it’s a critical piece of how the 36-year-old single mom can put food on the table. Or at least, it was. Robertson is among the 42 million low-income people nationwide, including 140,000 Rhode Islanders, who stand to lose […]
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Rhode Island youth climate conference set for Nov. 8 at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Rhode Island teenagers will gather at Roger Williams Park Zoo on Nov. 8 for a daylong climate action conference designed to empower young leaders to tackle environmental challenges in their communities. The Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference, hosted by the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association, will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame adds eight to Board of Governors
The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Monday it will welcome eight new members to its Board of Governors in 2026, bringing diverse expertise from business, philanthropy and the tennis industry. Three current board members were also appointed to the 24-member Executive Board, which helps guide the nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving tennis history and […]
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Newport Mental Health gala raises nearly $220,000 for behavioral health services
Newport Mental Health’s 11th annual “Rock the Beach” gala raised nearly $220,000 for behavioral health programs in Newport County during a Sept. 25 event at the Newport Beach House. The fundraiser drew 250 guests for an evening featuring a live auction, paddle raise and entertainment by Purple Honey. “What moved me most at this year’s […]
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Rogers High School class of 2026 to hold t-shirt sale Oct. 24
The Rogers High School Class of 2026 will host a T-shirt sale on Friday, Oct. 24, on the school’s front steps from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a collaborative design with local surf brand Waterbrothers. The fundraiser is made possible through The BonRock Foundation, established by the Kilroy family in memory of their mother, […]
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RENEWport hosts community dinner for more than 50 Newport families at Pell Elementary
More than 50 Newport families with children in kindergarten through second grade gathered at Pell Elementary School on Oct. 9 for a community dinner featuring activities from more than 20 local organizations. The event, hosted by RENEWport in partnership with Newport Public Schools, is part of a continuing series that began earlier this year with […]
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Comedy show to benefit Aquidneck Food Pantry
The Aquidneck Food Pantry will host a comedy fundraiser Nov. 1 at VFW Post 5390 to support its mission of feeding community members in need. The Funny4Funds Comedy Fundraiser will feature stand-up comedy, raffles and opportunities for guests to learn about the pantry’s work. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the show starting at 6 […]
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Shipyard Pumpkin Regatta to benefit Sail Newport on Oct. 10
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard will host its annual Pumpkin Regatta on Oct. 10 to raise funds for Sail Newport. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. at the shipyard at 1 Washington St. Participants will race in fiberglass pumpkins across the marina’s basin in a relay-style competition. Entry costs $25 for paddlers and […]
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Taste of Newport to honor 6 culinary legends at annual fundraiser
Six local restaurateurs who helped establish Newport as a premier dining destination will be honored at the 42nd Annual Taste of Newport on Nov. 2 at the Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa. The event will recognize Sue Lamond of Salvation Cafe, Richard “Biggy” Korn and Maria Ranftle of Yesterday’s, Peter Crowley of La Forge Casino […]
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Newport Elks Lodge to host Halloween fundraiser for local nonprofits
Newport Elks Lodge #104 will host a Halloween party fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6-10 p.m. to benefit two local organizations that serve individuals with disabilities. The event at the lodge, 141 Pelham Street, will feature live music from local band Bar Fly, raffles, silent auctions and snacks. Tickets are $20 at the door, […]
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Newport Historical Society reports record participation at annual meeting
The Newport Historical Society celebrated record-high program participation at its 2025 annual meeting on Thursday, announcing it has reached more than 24,000 people through its initiatives this year. The organization has hosted 24 programs, conducted 207 tours, and facilitated more than 350 research engagements so far in 2025. “The reach of the Newport Historical Society […]
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Tiverton animal sanctuary named finalist in national awards competition
West Place Animal Sanctuary has been named a finalist in the fifth annual Defender Service Awards presented by Chase, marking the fourth time in five years the Rhode Island nonprofit has reached the finals. The organization, which rescues and rehabilitates farm animals, is competing in the Honorees category against nonprofits from across the United States […]
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Jamestown nonprofit breaks ground on coastal campus at Fort Getty
The Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation celebrated the groundbreaking of its new coastal campus at Fort Getty Park on Sept. 25, marking a milestone for the 25-year-old nonprofit that provides free sailing instruction and environmental education. More than 200 community members attended the ceremony for the facility, which will include classrooms, administrative offices and a workshop. […]
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Newport Public Education Foundation names 2025 award winners
The Newport Public Education Foundation will honor four recipients at its annual Evening for Education event Oct. 23, recognizing outstanding contributions to the city’s public schools. The awards ceremony will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Innovate Newport. Tickets are available at npef-ri.org. This year’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Award recipients are Ruth […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy seeks volunteers for Miantonomi Park reforestation effort
The Newport Tree Conservancy is calling on community volunteers to help plant 100 native trees in Miantonomi Park during a two-day event later this month. The volunteer planting initiative will take place Oct. 24-25 from noon to 2 p.m. each day as part of an ongoing effort to restore Newport’s largest forested area, which faces […]