Join the 2025 Senior Fellows Program – Applications Now Open!
The Leadership Rhode Island Senior Fellows Program, in partnership with Age-Friendly Rhode Island, is an 8-week program geared to lifting the voices, knowledge, and vision of Rhode Island residents 62 and older. Thanks to generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Age-Friendly Rhode Island, this program is offered at no cost…
Read MoreSenior Fellows Program Making Impact Across Rhode Island
Leadership Rhode Island and Age-Friendly RI’s Senior Fellows program is changing how older adults influence local policy and community development. The program connects older adults with organizations already working on aging-related initiatives across the state to drive concrete changes. Current fellows are tackling critical challenges across Rhode Island. At the Department of Health, they’re developing…
Read MorePatricia Raskin in Conversation with Older Buisness Leaders
This interview series, conducted by Patricia Raskin as part of her Senior Fellows civic commitment, highlights inspiring leaders and changemakers throughout Rhode Island. Through engaging conversations, Patricia explores their journeys, insights, and efforts to drive meaningful change, offering valuable perspectives on leadership and strategies to combat ageism in their work.
Read MoreAge Friendly Funding Alert: Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) invites applications to apply for a Short-Term Funding Opportunity to implement a Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project (RISTP) Short-Term Project that showcases the benefits of community design to promote physical activity and active transportation for Rhode Islanders of all ages. Up to 9 awards will be made for…
Read MoreUpcoming Sessions from Leading Philanthropic Foundations
Philanthropic foundations are pivotal in addressing community needs and fostering positive change. This January, two notable organizations are hosting sessions to engage with the public and share their strategic visions for the future. Rhode Island Foundation’s Community Information Sessions The Rhode Island Foundation has spent over a year developing a new Five-Year Action Plan, refining…
Read MoreElevate food system issues in Rhode Island with the RI Food System Factbook!
Join the RI Food Policy Council on January 21 from 12-1pm for the launch of their 2025 RI Food System Factbook! This annual publication is a data-driven snapshot, incorporating the best available research, tracking the progress of about 40 indicators across five areas: Food Economy Food Access & Nutrition Security Agriculture & Land Use Commercial Fisheries & Aquaculture,…
Read MoreNational Council on Aging (NCOA) Looks to Bridge the Benefits Gap
Accessing essential benefits can be a game-changer for older adults, helping them meet basic needs like food, healthcare, and housing. Yet, millions miss out. Nationwide, almost 9 million eligible older adults are not enrolled in SNAP, 2.3 million are not enrolled in SSI, and almost 5.8 million are not enrolled in MSP.The National Council on…
Read MoreRhode 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 cost of living in the…
Read MorePoint32Health 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 racial justice investments, the Foundation…
Read MoreTwo 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. In response to the growing…
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