This Provider Profile highlights the impactful work taking place across Kent County, South County, and by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Rhode Island to raise awareness about the increased risk of impaired and drunk driving during the summer months. Through...
Lizzy Jones
January 2026 Provider Profile: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month – Spotlight on Treatment Partners with Linda Mahoney
In Rhode Island, leaders across the state are deeply committed to ensuring access to high-quality, compassionate substance use disorder treatment so individuals and families can heal and thrive. In recognition of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, we highlight...
Outstanding Community Organization in RI- Progreso Latino with Cindy Montoya (June 2025)
Progreso Latino is dedicated to empowering Rhode Island’s Latino and immigrant communities by fostering self-sufficiency and advancing socio-economic progress. Through a wide range of transformational programs, the organization promotes personal development and drives...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Rhode Island with Wesley Pennington (May, 2024)
In 1980, 13-year-old Cari Lightner was killed by a drunk driver while walking to a church carnival. Cari's mother, Candace Lighter, turned her pain into purpose by working to change drunk driving laws in California, and thus Mothers Against Drunk Driving was formed....