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January 1, 2012 - The Fund has announced a call for entries for its annual Nondas Hurst Voll Scholarship for single mothers transitioning off public assistance to begin or continue studies in higher education. The scholarship was established through an endowment from Dr. Karen Haskell to honor Voll when she retired as Executive Director of The Fund. Deadline for applications is April 20, 2012.  For more information and to apply, download the scholarship description  and an application form.

 CHARLES FOGARTY ROASTED BY THE FUND ON OCTOBER 6, 2011

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 - Every fall, The Fund roasts a well-known member of the Rhode Island community.  This year we honored Charles Fogarty, Director of the RI Department of Labor and Training.  Charlie is a respected leader who shares The Fund's commitment to creating a level playing field.

For its effectiveness in developing creativity and fostering academic success by engaging young people in the arts and humanities, RiverzEdge Arts Project was recognized with a prestigious national award by First Lady Michelle Obama at a White House ceremony in October. Chosen from a pool of more than 450 nominations and 50 finalists, RiverzEdge was one of 15 after-school and out-of-school programs across the country to receive the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the highest honor such programs can receive. The award honors community-based arts and humanities programs that make a marked difference in the lives of their participants by improving academic scores and graduation rates, enhancing life skills, and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.