Bank of America Awards $270,000 to Rhode Island Nonprofits Providing Basic Human Services

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently announced $270,000 in grants to Rhode Island nonprofits dedicated to filling the state’s most critical needs, such as hunger relief, shelter, and educational and social services. The funds support longer-term solutions through access to resources and high-quality programming.

“These nonprofits connect people with resources directly at their point of need,” said Bill Hatfield, Rhode Island president, Bank of America. “The entire community benefits when we work together to put individuals and families on the path to financial stability.”

Organizations receiving funding:

· Rhode Island Community Food Bank

· House of Hope Community Development Corporation

· Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

· Lucy’s Hearth

· Crossroads Rhode Island

· United Way of Rhode Island

For more information, including how qualifying nonprofits can submit an application for grant funding, visit www.bankofamerica.com/foundation.