Inside the lobby of Garden City Elementary School is a trash can decorated to look like a monster. However, it is a friendly monster, who goes by the name of Fred. All Fred feeds upon is candy … more

The Cranston Parks and Recreation department is seeking donations for its October 28, 2 to 4 p.m., Trunk or Treat event, which has expanded from its previous size thanks to help from the YMCA and … more

Thank you to Pastor Russell Farmer, his Team of volunteers and those who have provided/donated materials and other efforts, to restore Oakland Cemetery to its original glory.  I would like to … more

In 2022, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) matched 55 new mentor/mentee pairs and supported 191 young people and their families. BBBSRI gave $18,000 in scholarships, $26,000 to … more

To the Editor, It’s the back-to-school season, which means back-to-school shopping and time to get rid of last year’s fashions and sizes. But what happens to the old clothes? Some … more

It’s become Rhode Island’s largest single day of giving in support of local nonprofits, and on April 1, 401Gives will return with its largest goal yet… to raise $4 million in only … more

By MERI KENNEDY Late last month, the Electric Boat Quonset Point Employees’ Community Services Association (ECSA) presented Cranston’s Mae Organization for the Homeless with a $6,500 … more

Blood - much like other things we take for granted until we don't have them, such as functioning plumbing and heating - is one of those great equalizing factors in life that transcends all other societal labels. If you need blood, and you can't get any, more

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) will open a new Donation Drop-Off Center at 993 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston on Dec. 1. BBBSRI's main headquarters has been located on Pontiac Avenue for 12 years. With its headquarters moved to Providence more

Although unable to hold its traditional late summer food drive in its 20 branches statewide, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is helping ensure their food pantry partners have resources to meet the increased need brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. In more