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Center for Justice Hires Director of Development!
The Rhode Island Center for Justice has hired Frank Maher, of Pawtucket, RI, as the Director of Development. Frank has worked for nearly twenty years in nonprofit management with a focus on program and fund development. In this role, Frank will manage all development efforts including the annual fund, major gifts, events and grants.
Read MoreUtility Service is Vital for Health of Medically Vulnerable Households
The Lifeline Project The Lifeline Project is a collaboration between the George Wiley Center and the Rhode Island Center for Justice. The George Wiley Center is the point of contact for utility consumers across the State who are concerned about a potential termination, or have already been shut-off. Households connect with volunteers, staff and organizers at the…
Read MoreRhode Island Workers Stand Up for Their Rights
The Wage Justice Project The Wage Justice Project is a collaboration between Fuerza Laboral and the Rhode Island Center for Justice. Twice a month, Center for Justice staff attorneys operate a workers’ rights legal clinic and provide legal assistance to Fuerza’s members who face challenges ranging from denial of unemployment benefits, to wage theft, to workplace discrimination.…
Read MoreCenter Hosts Workshop: Interpreting for Multilingual Justice!
Educational workshop at the Center for Justice draws a wide range of community participants! Last Tuesday, the Center for Justice hosted a one day workshop, Interpreting for Multilingual Justice, designed for people working in bilingual direct services settings. The workshop was facilitated by Susan Beaty and Will Lamek, experienced interpreters in the Providence community. Participants were introduced…
Read MoreCommunity Funding Update!
Thank You to Our Local Community Funders! The Center for Justice is pleased to announce recently awarded funding support from the following three respected Rhode Island Institutions: the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ), the Providence Journal Charitable Legacy Fund, and the United Way of Rhode Island. These awards reflects an appreciation for the value of providing civil legal assistance in partnership…
Read MoreLifeline Project Celebration with the George Wiley Center!
On Friday, June 26th, members of the George Wiley Center (GWC) and the Rhode Island Center for Justice came together at the East Providence Yacht Club to celebrate the launch of our joint effort, the Lifeline Project. The Lifeline Project focuses on helping medically vulnerable individuals at risk of utility shut-off or already experiencing a utility service termination.
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