Community Care Alliance Receives $5,000 Grant from the Rhode Island Foundation

Community Care Alliance has received a $5,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation that will enable the organization to provide rental and utility assistance for low income individuals and families to help stabilize housing and prevent homelessness. A portion of the grant will be used for personal care products to enhance the well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS.

“Every grant we make underscores our commitment to moving Rhode Island forward. We work closely with our donors and grantees to ensure there are the resources and the resourcefulness to achieve great impact,” said Neil Steinberg, the Foundation’s president and CEO.

“This grant comes at a very critical time, as many people are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of utilities and rent,” said Benedict F. Lessing, Jr., Community Care Alliance President/CEO. “We greatly appreciate the support of the Rhode Island Foundation to assist vulnerable families.”

The Rhode Island Foundation is the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. In 2013, the Foundation made grants of more than $31 million to organizations addressing the state’s most pressing issues and needs of diverse communities. Through leadership, fundraising and grantmaking activities, often in partnership with individuals and organizations, the Foundation is helping Rhode Island reach its true potential. For more information, visit www.rifoundation.org.

Community Care Alliance is a multi-service non-profit health and human service agency whose mission is to support individuals and families in their efforts to meet economic, social and emotional challenges and enhance their well-being. For more information, visit www.CommunityCareRI.org