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 … more

The gymnasium at Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School was standing-room-only well before 6 p.m. last Wednesday, though it wasn’t for a typical middle school basketball game. The game- … more

The Warwick girls hockey co-op recently held a toy drive prior to a game at Thayer Arena. Pictured at left is the team showing off some of the charitable goods they collected as well as the pile of … more

There aren’t many movies more fitting for 185 different children with “A Wish Come True” to see than “Wish”- something that they got to do on Dec. 3 at Cinema De Lux. … more

When it comes to raising money for charities, few nonprofits have enjoyed as much success as the Oakland Beach Fire Club Women’s Auxiliary.  And that, officials from important … more

Two recent high school graduates were the recipients of $5,000 Robert O. Pare College Scholarships awarded by the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation. Pare served in a variety of roles including … more

By ALEX MALM People who want to jump into the freezing cold water for a good cause on New Year's Day are in luck. Not one but two local organizations will be hosting plunge events that day. Take your pick, or try to make both without getting stopped for more

By ARDEN BASTIA If anyone knows how to put the "fun" in fundraising, it's the Rock N Jock Charities, a nonprofit organization that raises money for children battling life-threatening illnesses. Each year, the organization hosts two fundraising events, a more

By ARDEN BASTIA It's no April Fool's joke: the 401Gives event on April 1 raised $2.2 million for 420 Rhode Island nonprofit organizations. More than 17,800 donors gave to local groups, like the Warwick Center for the Arts, Mentor Rhode Island, and the more

By ARDEN BASTIA Today more than 400-non profit organizations in Rhode Island will take part in United Way's 401Gives Campaign. The 24-hour online giving campaign runs from Thursday morning at 6 a.m. to Friday, April 2 at 6 a.m. Donations can be made at more

Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $177,500 to 11 organizations in Rhode Island, Harold M. Horvat, bank President, CEO and Chairman announced recently   “Though we are … more

By ALEX SPONSELLER Last week's first Non-Annual Aloha Joe Marathon was a success, raising roughly $4,700 toward helping local first responders. The race was a one-man show organized by the lone participant, "e;Aloha"e; Joe Sullivan, whose name comes from his more

By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Anybody who believes one person can't make a difference in the world - or that only adults can orchestrate change in life - should have a sit-down with 10-year-old Madeline Murray. more

By ETHAN HARTLEY -- The “store” at the Boys & Girls Club officially opened on Wednesday, allowing 75 struggling families to provide a prosperous holiday to their families. more