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Life Index survey finds it's getting harder to live in RI. Here's why
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BCBSRI and Brown University’s annual index paints a dire picture of Rhode Islanders’ perception of cost of living, food security and housing.
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan announce $15 million in social and racial justice grants from its philanthropic arm, the Point32Health FoundationDecember 2024|Press releases Grants r...
Report: 2 in 5 RI households can’t afford adequate food
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The report said 38% of Rhode Island households are food insecure, with higher rates among communities of color.
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Sadly, there is a thing called Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) which applies to quality of care in Rhode Island nursing homes. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services database, the definitio...
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Rhode Islanders Face Hard Choices Amid Rising Costs
A new survey, the Rhode Island Life Index, has shed light on the financial struggles many households are facing. One in five Rhode Islanders is making difficult trade-offs between paying for food or covering other essential expenses. This stark finding underscores the mounting challenges of food insecurity and the high…
Point32Health Foundation Announces $15 Million in Social and Racial Justice Grants
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan’s Point32Health Foundation has committed $15 million to social and racial justice initiatives across New England, with targeted investments in five states. The grants target critical areas like capacity building, health equity, and supporting marginalized populations. In addition to social and…
Two in Five Rhode Island Households Struggle to Afford Food
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank has released its 2024 Status Report on Hunger in Rhode Island, revealing that nearly two out of every five households in the state struggle to afford adequate food. This marks the highest rate of food insecurity recorded, even surpassing levels observed during the pandemic….
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Point32Health Foundation builds on a tradition of service and giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. Their heritage organizations together have invested more than $200 million to support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Point32Health Foundation funds equity-focused solutions related to healthy aging, access to healthy food, and behavioral health. They seek to collaborate with and learn from nonprofit organizations, understanding that those most affected by inequities are in the best position to define the problem, design appropriate solutions, and define success.