City of Providence and LISC Rhode Island Announce Recipients for the Early Learning Facilities Grants
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Nearly $600,000 Awarded to 15 grantees, Supporting 1,100 Seats September 28, 2020 PROVIDENCE, RI - Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Rhode Island Executive Director Jeanne Cola today joined Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Children`s Friend CEO and President David Caprio, Children`s Friend parent Ana Echavarria de Saquic, and community members in announcing the recipients of grants totaling nearly $600,000 to improve early learning childcare facilities. More than 1,100 childcare and early learning seats will be supported through this fund which is awarding grants to 15 programs within the city. `We know the tremendous impact that access to early education opportunities has on our kid`s...