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Genesis featured on WJAR NBC 10’s Community Treasure series

February 20, 2026

Genesis was recently spotlighted for our longstanding commitment to adult education and workforce development in Rhode Island by Patrice Wood and WJAR’s Community Treasures series. Patrice toured Genesis Center and heard from our very own Chef Suzie about her personal history, her involvement with Genesis Center, and how it helped her succeed in building “The American Dream”. Thank you to Patrice and WJAR for sharing the great work happening at Genesis Center every day. Read the whole story and watch the video here: https://turnto10.com/features/community-treasures/genesis-center-helps-newcomers-find-path-forward-chop-language-classes-english-training-support-services-providence-rhode-island  

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Genesis featured on WJAR NBC 10’s Community Treasure series

February 20, 2026

Genesis was recently spotlighted for our longstanding commitment to adult education and workforce development in Rhode Island by Patrice Wood and WJAR’s Community Treasures series. Patrice toured Genesis Center and heard from our very own Chef Suzie about her personal history, her involvement with Genesis Center, and how it helped her succeed in building “The American Dream”. Thank you to Patrice and WJAR for sharing the great work happening at Genesis Center every day. Read the whole story and watch the video here: https://turnto10.com/features/community-treasures/genesis-center-helps-newcomers-find-path-forward-chop-language-classes-english-training-support-services-providence-rhode-island  

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Stay up to date on the latest happenings

Genesis featured on WJAR NBC 10’s Community Treasure series

February 20, 2026

Genesis was recently spotlighted for our longstanding commitment to adult education and workforce development in Rhode Island by Patrice Wood and WJAR’s Community Treasures series.

READ MORE »

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BankNewport supports Genesis Center’s Bridges to Career Opportunity program

Genesis Center was recently recognized with a $15k award from BankNewport in support of their successful supportive workforce training program–Bridges

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April 15, 2025

Genesis Center recognized by Rhode Island Foundation’s Black Philanthrophy Bannister Fund

Genesis Center’s Early Learning Center (ELC) is a 5-Star Bright Star rated child care center, located in our building at 620 Potters Avenue. Many families with children enrolled at the ELC live at-or-below the poverty line, putting them at risk of financial hardship. Despite economic challenges, consistent high-quality education is critical to the future success of young children.

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March 7, 2025

Genesis featured on WPRI News

Genesis Center was spotlighted as part of the 12 Gives Back series, hosting members of WPRI and Somerset Federal Credit Union in our building so they could see first-hand some of the great work happening at Genesis.

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March 3, 2025

Genesis Center recognized for work combating food insecurity in Rhode Island

Genesis Center recently gathered with partner organizations from around Rhode Island to celebrate their collective work to help Rhode Islanders

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July 9, 2024

Rhode Island’s Newest Restaurant is Inside the Providence Public Library

They say books are good for the soul, and now, they can be good for the stomach, too. Culinary Hub

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July 3, 2024

Genesis Receives $50,000 grant from CVS Health Hometown Fund

Genesis Center was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the CVS Health Foundation Hometown Fund for our organization’s efforts to

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June 27, 2024

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We serve over 1,200 people each year. Your support allows us to provide the programs and services that create the pathways to success, from students in our Early Learning Center to our adult education and job training programs.

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