The fund was created in 1992 through contributions from Sánchez’s friends and family members who wished to honor her achievements as a community leader, organizer and long-time believer in fighting for the unmet needs and rights of Latinos.
James Wright has joined our Board of Directors. As CEO of Bridge Technical Talent, he is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing operations for the IT staffing firm.
This fund has been established in memory of Antonio and Angelina Azzinaro, who came to Rhode Island from Acri, Italy to seek work and to have better lives by escaping poverty in their native country.
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering $94,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that serve the state’s Black community.
Neighborhood-based projects across the state will receive more than $400,000 from our Community Grants program. The work will range from creating community gardens in Warwick and Westerly to expanding playgrounds in Cranston and Woonsocket.