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DEM Program Expands Access to Fresh Food for Older Adults in Rhode Island
Access to healthy, affordable food is a cornerstone of healthy aging—but for many older adults in Rhode Island, it remains out of reach. According to the Rhode Island Food Policy Council, nearly 1 in 10 older adults in the state experience food insecurity, meaning they lack consistent access to the…
June 27 Reception To Celebrate Journalist Herbert P. Weiss and Opening of New Collection at RIC Library
The Herbert P. Weiss Papers chronicle Weiss’s reporting on healthcare policy changes, aging services, and government programs affecting seniors. The collection includes published articles, research materials, and documentation spanning four decades of journalism focused on public policy issues. The materials offer researchers and students access to sustained coverage of how…
Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice Marks Key Milestones in New Annual Report
The Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice (RICEJ) marked several key milestones in its 2024 Annual Report. The organization formalized its nonprofit status as a 501(c)(3), launched the Rhode to Justice webinar series, aired a public service announcement during World Abuse Awareness Month, and distributed a reporting protocol on abuse…
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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.