Court filing delivers what R.I. congressional delegates ask for, at least partially
“Hunger should never be used as a political weapon.” This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner...
Q & A with sensory-aware hair stylist Kristin L. Schober
Thanks, Kristin for joining us on Ocean State Stories. You were recommended by Kerri Dobbyn Cassino and we thank...
Thousands of Rhode Islanders suffer under SNAP suspension
Rhode Island’s food pantries and the thousands of people they serve brace for a hunger crisis as the Trump...
Q & A with award-winning playwright, advocate and filmmaker Sharece Sellem-Hannah
“My vision is to use storytelling, arts, and community engagement to shift how addiction and its roots are viewed...
R.I. Centers serving refugees and immigrants continue their work under new Trump policies
“They come from all over the world. It’s not just one country or one part of Africa.” PROVIDENCE –...
Q & A with ocean engineering researcher Jake Bonney
“There are days when getting up and out of bed is the biggest accomplishment of the day, and you...
Q & A with author Bob Wyss
“I write stories, mostly on environmental issues, a specialty of mine going back 40 years with The Providence Journal.”...
Challenges and successful efforts to reduce suicide in Rhode Island
“There are things, events in your life, that may have happened recently that could increase the risk right now.”...
Q & A with Carol Anne Costa, head of the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI
“SACRI works through community organizing, public education, policy advocacy, and legislative action to address issues such as healthcare access,...
Alerts to include disabled missing persons
“An alert catches people’s attention and prompts action.” By ROSEGALIE CINEUS Beacon Media Staff Writer This story was originally...
Q & A with Beth Lamarre, executive director, NAMI Rhode Island
We appreciate you participating in a Q&A, Beth. NAMI RI has an important event soon and we will delve into that...
Judge issues temporary relief to housing, domestic violence prevention groups
Trump administration’s new policies for HUD, Health and Human Services grants cause ‘immediate harm,’ lawyer argues This story was...
Q & A with Diana Franchitto, president & CEO of HopeHealth
Thanks, Diana, for joining us on Ocean State Stories. HopeHealth has served so many people over the years that...