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The Alcove seeks warm, welcoming volunteers to staff its front desk and keep daily operations running smoothly. As a nonprofit feminist cultural center in Providence, RI, The Alcove relies on local community members to create an inclusive, supportive space for all. No specialized background required—just [...]
The Rhode Island Court Appointed Advocates (CASA) program is seeking volunteers to help make a lasting difference in the lives of abused or neglected children. The nonprofit advocates for children involved with DCYF and Family Court, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests [...]
Ten Lives Cat Rescue seeks volunteers to join its transport team. Transport volunteers take rescue cats to/from vet appointments, adoption events, and foster homes. The organization is based in RI and has foster homes throughout the state, and is 100 percent volunteer-powered and community supported. [...]
APPLY HERE! About Camp RYSE Camp RYSE is a free, five-week summer day camp that fosters literacy, confidence, and community among K-9 refugee youth in Rhode Island. The program offers literacy and STEM instruction, community-building activities, recreation, and enrichment. Since 2011, this program has [...]
[In response to Cannabis Corner? Nine Cooperatives Apply to Open Dispensaries on One Stretch of North Main Street published on June 5, 2026] Definitely not a coincidence! Excellent local reporting by Eric Halvarson, many thanks to the Eye. My commute runs down Branch Avenue and [...]
En Memoria de Celida Fernandez Ferreira 7 de diciembre de 1927 – 3 de junio de 2026 Celida Fernandez Ferreira, una mujer cuyo corazón fue tan grande como la familia que nutrió, falleció el 3 de junio de 2026, a la edad de 98 años. [...]
Gertrude “Trudy” May (Machado) Brooks, 84, of Woonsocket passed away peacefully on June 4. Born in Providence on February 23, 1942, she was the cherished daughter of the late Alfred and Avis Amaral (Connors). We remember our mother as a woman of strong will, creative [...]
Dante Tomassi, 98, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was the son of the late Rocco and Assunta (Donato) Tomassi; beloved husband of the late Arlene (Nero) Tomassi; and devoted father of Darlene J. Calise and her husband, Robert. He was the [...]
Joseph A. Faccenda, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William A. and Cecilia (Fitzpatrick) Faccenda. Joe was an avid Lego enthusiast and loved nothing more than to build Legos with his grandson, Ezra. He [...]
Martha (Luca) Carosi, 97, of Providence passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was the wife of the late Augusto Carosi and daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Puleo) Luca. Martha Carosi was an avid sports fan, with a special love for the [...]