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Meet the 2026 Transform Rhode Island Scholarship winner, Rio VieiraSpears from The Met High School, Providence and Newport, RI! In addition to being awarded a $25,000 scholarship, POC will invest $1 Million towards Rio’s big idea to create a program that places high school students at senior centers and housing authorities. The goal is to help seniors by teaching technology workshops and building intergenerational relationships.

Congratulations Rio! We can’t wait to get started :)

Today we're putting the spotlight on Brotherhood in Wellness! This community summit on men's health will be hosted by POC grantee Jammat Housing & Community Development Corp. Taking place on June 27, 10 AM to 2 PM at the Black Box Theatre at The Met High School in Providence, this event aims to create an affirming space for men to engage honestly with their health and leave with practical tools and community connection.

The program features a keynote from Dr. Malik Yoba, actor, community advocate, and Founder/CEO of Yoba Development, who has spent over four decades working with young people across schools, prisons, and community organizations. Following the keynote, there will be a panel led by mental health professionals and community leaders. The morning concludes with a Lunch & Barbershop Talk: an intentionally relaxed space for real conversation.

Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/brotherhood-in-wellness

Brotherhood in Wellness Brotherhood in Wellness will take place on June 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Black Box Theatre at The Met High School, 325 Public St., Providence. The event brings men together for a morning of honest, purposeful dialogue about mental health. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are av...