The Newport County Fund (NCF), through its small grants program,　has awarded $110,144 to　16 local nonprofit organizations. The program supports organizations that have proposed projects where a relatively small amount of money can be of strategic assistance. The NCF grants will help these 16 Newport County-based nonprofits develop, strengthen, and expand new and existing community programs that are addressing issues of importance to local residents.

Tides Family Services of West Warwick, an agency dedicated to serving at risk youth and their families, is growing in many ways. In addition to expanding its presence in Rhode Island by serving 500 families each day, Tides staff is growing flowers and vegetable plants at its West Warwick office located on 215 Washington Street.

 Pictured here are chairman and CEO of Tides, Brother Michael Reis FSC with former client and new employee, Raymond Quaranta .