“The Newport County YMCA is more than a gym; it is a powerful association of men, women, and children committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.” The Newport County YMCA has a variety of scholarship programs and community support campaigns in order to...
Clean Ocean Access (COA) is a local non-profit environmental group focused on working to improve ocean health. COA strives to bring people together and build community through “action today so future generations can enjoy ocean activities.” The Clean Ocean Access team aims to reach this...
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Community Center) serves all of Newport County. Their current clients are in Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Newport. The MLK Community Center makes our community stronger by striving to fight hunger, promote health, educate children, support...
Boys Town New England provides housing and support for at-risk youth and families in Rhode Island, through their Family Home Program, Foster Family Services, Care Coordination, Visitation Services, and Parent Education Classes (Common Sense Parenting). Boys Town New England also works closely with the elementary...
Aquidneck Land Trust was founded in 1990 by a group of locals who were “concerned about the pace of real estate development and the increasing disengagement of residents and visitors from the Island’s natural resources.” Since its inception as the first nationally accredited land trust...
On Oct.13, more than 3,000 runners and walkers took to the streets of Newport for a test of endurance in the Amica Insurance Newport Marathon and Half Marathon. For many runners, the race was not only a test of their physical abilities but carried a...
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation has announced their charitable partners for the 2019 Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run. This year’s list includes charities from Rhode Island and the surrounding area. To date, the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run and the RITBA Foundation have...
When Candice Caesar was born her mom nicknamed her Kandi and the name has stuck her whole life. Kandi served in the Army for 7 and a half years, until December 5, 1999, when her career ended due to an accident. “I sustained a traumatic...
Our hometown of Newport, Rhode Island is a runner's paradise for locals and visitors alike. We polled our friends at local running club Newport Run and Chug for their favorite tips, tricks, and spots for runners in Newport! Run “I love heading through the marsh on Hazard...
Father-Son duo Tim & Steve began running when Tim was young, with 5K races. This Fall, they'll be taking on the Amica Newport Half Marathon side-by-side. We caught up with them about their running journey, together. The first few races they ran were tough. It took...