Impacts & Insights

Community
28 Nov 2023

A Round Of Applause

We at the POC are inspired by advocates working hard to empower people in all Rhode ...

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Community
28 Nov 2023

Native American Heritage Month

During National Native American Heritage Month, Papitto Opportunity Connection (POC) recognizes and honors the Tribal Nations ...

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Community
18 Sep 2023

POC Proudly Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

This September 15th to October 15th, Papitto Opportunity Connection (POC) acknowledges Hispanic Heritage Month and the ...

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Community
23 Jul 2023

Papitto Opportunity Connection Partners with Leadership Rhode Island to Make 14-year-old Siya Singhal’s Million-Dollar Idea Come to Life

Providence, Rhode Island –For the second consecutive year, the Papitto Opportunity Connection has engaged Leadership Rhode ...

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Community
10 Jul 2023

Conexion Latina: Empowering Immigrants in Newport

The United States is nation of immigrants. The Papitto Opportunity Connection acknowledges the rich diversity of ...

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Community
17 Aug 2022

Foster Forward Empowers Those Left Behind to Foster Futures

Taylor peered into the audience, searching for her for family members. It was a big moment ...

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Community
27 Jul 2022

Mariam Kaba Wins Transform RI Scholarship

Mariam Kaba, the 15-year-old daughter of West African immigrants, who is a sophomore in the Career ...

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Community
19 Jul 2022

Amos House

It is mid-morning on a weekday in June and Amos House is bustling. Inside the Pine ...

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Community
11 Apr 2022

Button Hole

Since Button Hole opened more than two decades ago, its mission has been clear: to make ...

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