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Crystal Vizcaino tried not to cry. She rubbed at an uncomfortable false eyelash while sitting in the back booth at J&T’s Breakfast & Lunch.
Vizcaino’s used to waiting tables …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/15/24
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Few things have inspired as much optimism and hope regarding our fellow Rhode Islanders as 401Gives, a still-relatively-new day of charitable giving started by The United Way of Rhode Island during …
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4/3/24
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It’s that time of the year again in Rhode Island. The fifth anniversary of 401Gives, a statewide philanthropic initiative that aims to raise money through social media for local nonprofits, is …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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3/27/24
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When you’re an organization that is 110 years old, and the building that houses you needs some TLC, you become creative in the fundraising area.
Luckily, the Oaklawn Grange has a great …
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By PAM SCHIFF
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3/13/24
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Hundreds came together to support Boy Scout Troops 6 and 66 Garden City this past weekend as they prepare for a week long trip to Washington D.C. this spring. MC’d by City Councilman Chris …
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3/13/24
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St. Mary’s Feast Society held its annual cigar dinner Monday, January 22 hosted by Café e Fumare. Sixty plates of prime rib prepared by chefs Kevin and Tim Kelly were served to smoking …
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1/31/24
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In their never ending quest to provide help and hope to fellow Rhode Islanders the RI Dream Center held a pasta dinner fundraiser at Praise Tabernacle Church on Saturday, October 14.
With close …
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By PAM SCHIFF
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10/18/23
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In October of 2013, Jen Waterman noticed a lump on her breast while breastfeeding her twins. Waterman, who was 33 at the time, was diagnosed with Stage 3 B breast cancer, starting a battle with …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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10/18/23
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Cranston’s Mae Organization celebrated its 8th annual Be the Light fundraising gala on Feb. 18 at the Crowne Plaza. The organization’s mission is to promote healing and mental wellness …
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2/28/23
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If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Cranston Combined Percussion is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Jan. 29 …
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1/3/23
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By PAM SCHIFF
Blazing heat and scorching temperatures did not deter the family, friends and supporters of the Matracia family at their fundraiser to help rebuild their family home that was lost to …
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7/12/22
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By ALEX MALM
Just before his first birthday Warwick resident Logan Costa was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1.
His birthday is May 11 which is Neurofibromatosis …
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5/3/22
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By PAM SCHIFF
When Al Saccoccia was permanently paralyzed following a routine epidural procedure in November of 2020, he never thought he would fight this battle with a full army behind him.
On …
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3/16/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT There are some products in life that always need replacing: clothing, shoes, worn out tires. People use these items everyday, yet there are some old and worn belongings that individuals seem to forget about, such as mattresses. As a
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By Emma Bartlett
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1/5/22
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One of the best ways to work off those Thanksgiving calories to do some sort of exercising. And, for nine year old Hannah McNally she literally took the plunge at the 9th annual "Freezin' For a …
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12/8/21
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This past weekend, the CLCF Bombers Softball Travel Team held a fundraiser at Brayton Field. A small group of parents did a lot of creative fundraising so that the girls can afford to travel around …
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10/6/21
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Save The Bay has opened registration for its 45th annual Swim fundraiser. The nonprofit organization's flagship fundraiser typically welcomes hundreds of swimmers to the shores of Newport and Jamestown for a two-mile, cross-bay swim in support of Save
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4/14/21
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By MERI R. KENNEDY The rain held off on Sunday as 17 teams of softball players gathered at Western Hills, Cooney and Mattera fields for a double elimination co-ed softball tournament, led by Thirsty Beaver co-owner City Council Vice President Ed Brady.
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By MERI R. KENNEDY
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4/14/21
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