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  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Funda Fest 28 with Valerie Tutson 1-10-26

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Funda Fest 28 with Valerie Tutson 1-10-26
    Jan 10 2026
    Learning is fun and It's a belief that to keep the mind, body and soul active in all stages of our lives, learning is key. Funda Fest (fundafest.org), now in their 28th season, returns with their celebration of performance art, January 13th-25th, the week of the Martin Luther King Holiday. Valerie Tutson, Teller and Executive/Festival Director, joins us with details.This year’s Funda theme is “Drumming Up Freedom”! Over 25 performers from around the world join Valerie Tutson, Len Cabral and other talented performers from the Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) for “A Celebration of Black Storytelling”. “Experience the talents of performers from the African Diaspora, artists from the US, the UK, the Caribbean, and the African Continent”. Listen as Valerie describes the beginnings, including how the name Funda Fest came to fruition and the literal meaning. She explains there will be an event to celebrate a founding member at the CCRI Providence Liston Campus January 24th, “Remembering Michael Van Leesten: “Mike Tales” (A Tribute to Michael Van Leesten)”. There'll be music, storytelling, spoken word and more with certain performances that come with a bonus recording to enjoy again and again. RIBS is available year round with storytelling packages for schools, churches, organizations, businesses and libraries. So, join the fun! Scott joined last year at Funda Fest 27, as a judge for the Liar’s Contest event. You can hear his enjoyment as he describes the experience, will he repeat?
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    24 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Women's Fund of RI with Kelly Nevins 01-03-26

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Women's Fund of RI with Kelly Nevins 01-03-26
    Jan 3 2026
    We welcome 2026 with the Women's Fund of Rhode Island (wfri.org) and CEO Kelly Nevins. She joins us to reveal the work being done to advance equity among the gender divide in RI. The goal of WFRI is to “close the gender wage, wealth, health, and power gaps that exist so everyone can not only survive, but thrive”. Listen as Kelly details the programs and initiatives they've undertaken in this, their 25th year of service. In addition to their 25th anniversary, she notes the launch of a RI Girls Coalition, a Digital Literacy & Mental Health Retreat for Girls, work on a RI Voter Rights Act, and a Gubernatorial Forum with candidates for Governor, as we head to the voting booth for the midterms in November. Did you know, WFRI welcomes men as allies in the fight for equity? “One Hundred Men for Gender Equity” exists within WFRI for men to participate in the movement. Check the website for WFRI events in 2026. The discussion starts January 12th with the FAB (Feminist Activist Book) Club in addition to events throughout the year, leading up to September 23rd with WFRI's annual gala “Women Leading Change”.
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    16 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring A Wish Come True 22nd Polar Plunge with Mary-Kate O'Leary 12-27-25

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring A Wish Come True 22nd Polar Plunge with Mary-Kate O'Leary 12-27-25
    Dec 27 2025
    Give back, feel good and make it a movement on New Years Day 2026, take the plunge! A Wish Come True (AWCT) and hundreds of brave souls will be jumping in the Atlantic Ocean at Easton’s Beach in Newport RI at high noon, for the 22nd annual Polar Plunge. Mary-Kate O’Leary, MA Executive Director at A Wish Come True (awish.org) joins us for the details. She's geared up for the plunge, and preparing her costume. It's all to benefit kids who are living with a life threatening illness. To date, AWCT has granted 1900 wishes to “kiddos” from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut who have a wish for a special experience. Listen as Mary-Kate reveals the various, most requested wishes. She highlights Wish kiddo Nicholas, who requested a Celtics experience. Great sponsors help to make these experiences happen and the Celtics have participated continuously in the past. Will Jayson Tatum or Johnston's own Coach Joe Mazzulla be present for Nicholas? Mary-Kate also describes the other fundraising events, if you prefer to stay dry. It's gala year! The “Wishes Take Flight Gala” will honor Colleen and Frank Duffy who created the Meghan K. Duffy Memorial Hardship Fund, assisting Wish families financially. “Shamrocks and Shenanigans” as well as the AWCT “Spring Golf Classic” will be fun event opportunities to raise funds or volunteer your time. To put in perspective, jumping in the ocean in January may be uncomfortable, however minimal compared to the treatments these kiddos go through for their illness.
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    17 m
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