by gripstand@gmail.com | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
MEGHAN GRADY Since 1969 Meals on Wheels has been delivering meals to the homes of seniors, veterans, friends, and neighbors- over 1200 a day! Executive director MEGHAN GRADY explains how volunteers bring more than a meal; it’s a smiling face and a persona connection...
by gripstand@gmail.com | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
CHRISTINE CARR South County author and illustrator CHRISTINE CARR shares her story of creating Corwin to inspire kindness and help families and children get through a difficult and unpredictable time. She’s an elementary school teacher who shares some of her classroom...
by gripstand@gmail.com | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
HEATHER HOLE STROUT HEATHER HOLE STROUT, executive director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Newport discusses how the food pantry feeds so many every day and now more than ever. She shares the many different programs at the MLK Center that have made...
by gripstand@gmail.com | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
KIM ARCAND KIM ARCAND is a scientist and Technology Lead for NASA’s Chandra’s X-ray Observatory. She discusses her work in astronomy and physics. She is an advocate for more young girls and women taking computer science and pursuing careers in STEM. Amazing Women...
by gripstand@gmail.com | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
MARCELA BETANCUR MARCELA BETANCUR, director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University, discusses economic equity, housing, education, and the economic contributions of the Hispanic community in our state. Amazing Women RI · AMAZING WOMEN Marcela...
