On behalf of GCRI’s Board of Directors, I am delighted to introduce Courtney Bourns as our new Executive Director. Courtney comes to us with a unique range and depth of experience in philanthropy: for the last six years, Courtney has served as a strategy and program consultant to dozens of foundations around the country, and…
Support for Hawaii
We have all seen the footage of the devastation wrought by wildfires in Maui. Many residents lost everything in the fire and will need significant support to rebuild their lives. If you are interested in making a donation to recovery funds, the Hawaii Community Foundation is hosting the Maui Strong Fund. The Maui United Way…
Support for Ukraine
As we think about the people of Ukraine, dealing with the impact of a Russian invasion, and for those who have been displaced or injured by the fighting, the philanthropic community is mobilizing to provide support. Our colleagues at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy have developed a Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis page with some initial information for funders…
BankNewport Awards More Than $500,000 in Grants to 45 RI Organizations
As part of its All In Giving program, BankNewport is pleased to announce that it recently awarded over $505,000 in grant funds to organizations throughout Rhode Island that focus on areas of need including food insecurity, education and workforce development, arts and culture, healthy lives, and underserved populations. Among the recipients are the Boys &…
RISCA Awards $828,000 to 138 Arts Entities
The Governor and R.I. State Council on the Arts announced 138 grants totaling $828,328 were awarded throughout Rhode Island to arts and culture organizations, individual artists and schools. Some of the grants also support collaborations with healthcare, education, economic development and Veteran’s affairs. The grants received support from appropriations by the General Assembly and were…
Providence Awards $200,000 to Local Arts, Cultural Organizations
Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of Art, Culture, Tourism Joe Wilson Jr. today announced WaterFire Providence, Community MusicWorks, Trinity Repertory Company, Hope Street Merchants Association, The Puerto Rican Professional Association of RI, RPM Voices of RI, West Broadway Neighborhood Association, AS220 and Rhode Island Black Storytellers as the grantees for the Special Events Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Sector funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. …