WEEI Providence

Feb 01 2025 500 ep. 15 mins 52
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Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Girl Scouts USA with Ginger Lallo 2-1-25

Feb 01 2025 16 mins  
It's everyone's favorite community fundraiser, only comes around once a year, Girl Scout Cookie season! Ginger Lallo, Chief Operating Officer-Southeastern New England (GSSNE), joins us to detail all things Girl Scouts USA. Their website is a goldmine of information, with an especially a helpful tool that directs you to the closest cookie booth in your vicinity. It's nteresting to n

Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring RI Ski Runners 70th Race with Karen Casavant and Barbara Morse 1-25-25

Jan 25 2025 22 mins  
The oldest Ski Race in the Country, 70th RI Ski Runners (RISKI) Ski and Snowboard Race, is coming up on February 2nd at Wachusett Mountain (Princeton Mass). RISKI President Karen Casavant (22-25) and Barbara Morse (NBC 10), Race MC, Journalist and RISKI member, join us for the details. The RI Ski Runners mission, "to provide an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to get together to

Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Funda Fest 27 with Valerie Tutson 1-17-25

Jan 17 2025 18 mins  
We're celebrating Black Storytelling across Rhode Island, over two weekends and the week in between (1/17-1/26), the week of the Martin Luther King Holiday. There's so much to learn and experience and Valerie Tutson, Teller and Executive/Festival Director joins us for some details. In partnership with the RI Black Storytellers (RIBS) Funda Fest features over 25 performers from arou

Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring the Rhode Island Veterans Home with Kasim J Yarn 1-11-25

Jan 11 2025 15 mins  
Calling all LPN's, CNA's and Culinary Professionals, America's heroes need your help! The Rhode Island Veterans Home (Bristol, RI) is having a career fair (1/16 & 1/17; 10-1pm) and Director Kasim Yarn is inviting you to serve those who served you, at a five (5) star Ritz Carlton-esque facility. There's a great need for those who are in the healthcare and food service field to join

CommunityMatters with Scott Cordischi featuring RI Governor Dan McKee 1-4-25

Jan 06 2025 17 mins  
We begin 2025, visiting with the 76th Governor of Rhode Island, Dan McKee. We're looking ahead, with the focus on getting a little clarity on the tough issues that plagued 2024. Winter is here, when will the pallet shelters of Echo Village be ready for occupancy? We're a year into the closure of the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge, and are still in the bidding process. 2024

Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring The ELISHA Project with George L Ortiz, Jr 12/28/24

Dec 27 2024 22 mins  
“Checks are great, relationships are better”. That’s according to George L. Ortiz Jr. CSO (Chief Servant Officer) of the ELISHA Project. A retired Marine Veteran and father of seven, he and his wife Carrie started this non profit to provide food and essentials to those in need. Facing adversity from a chaotic childhood to a derailed career in professional baseball to a four y

Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring A Wish Come True with Mary-Kate O'Leary 12-21-24

Dec 21 2024 15 mins  
Take the Plunge Challenge! "A Wish Come True", raises funds to grant wishes to children with life threatening illness. They are the oldest wish granting organization in RI and MA, now in their 42nd year. AWCT Executive Director, Mary-Kate O'Leary joins us to detail their “21st Annual Polar Plunge” at Easton's Beach (First Beach) in Newport on January 1st, 2025. Yes, they want u

Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Animal Talk with Karen Kalunian 12-14-24

Dec 13 2024 19 mins  
Karen Kalunian of "Animal Talk" wants you to know that shelter companion animals are being euthanized for space! There are many reasons for the critical mass, part of the reason is a result of post COVID abandonement. She encourages you to reach out to her for direction to the most convenient way for you to help. Either at your local shelter or other, you can contribute by donating

Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Stages of Freedom with Ray Rickman & Robb Dimmick 12.7.24

Dec 07 2024 20 mins  
Stages of Freedom, "founded in 2016 has at its core addressing racial inequities in Rhode Island and ensuring that Black Lives Matter" is in the spotlight. Co-Founders Ray Rickman, Executive Director and Robb Dimmick, Program Director zoom in with the latest on programs and events that support free swimming lessons for Black youth. Their non-profit African American Museum & Booksho

Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence with Lucy Rios 11-30-24

Dec 02 2024 16 mins  
You may be surprised to know that "nearly 1 in 2 Rhode Islanders has experienced domestic violence". Lucy Rios, Executive Director RICADV stops by to discuss this sobering reality and how everyone can help. RICADV has been in your community for 45 years(!), empowering survivors, and raising awareness to prevent domestic violence. Listen as Lucy explains how they strive to achieve t