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Good morning, Providence. This is PVD Current, the newsletter that’s as short and sweet as a quick compliment.

What to expect in today’s Current:

• Experience Florence 🇮🇹 in PVD

• Atlantic Mills deal in the works 💼 

• 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Youth mentorship investment

Let’s get to it.

— Oscar Punchak

Tide Trivia

🐻 What is the name of Brown University’s Bear Mascot?

A) Benji
B) Barry
C) Bernie
D) Bruno

The answer is on the last line of today’s email.

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Currents & Waves

$1 Million to Support Youth Mentoring 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦

Mayor Brett Smiley, alongside Councilman Juan Pichardo and MENTOR Rhode Island’s Jeanine Achin, announced a $990,000 investment from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support youth mentoring programs in Providence. The funding will enhance mentorship initiatives, helping more than 1,000 youth across the city through MENTOR Rhode Island’s "Relationships at the Center" program. This effort will involve 20 community-based organizations and offer mentoring in various forms, including one-on-one, peer, and group settings. The programs will also provide academic support and skill development to help Providence youth grow and succeed. Learn more about MENTOR Rhode Island here.

🇮🇹 Experience Florence… In Providence?

Sott'Acqua is a week-long series of programs and events celebrating the 25-year friendship between Providence, and Florence, Italy. Despite their cultural differences, both cities share a history of devastating floods that left them underwater in the past century. The events will focus on the impact of these natural disasters, the importance of preserving cultural treasures, and the growing need for climate change action. The series will also feature the signing of a new Friendship Pact, reflecting both cities' commitment to sustainability, environmental protection, and climate crisis mitigation efforts. Sott’Acqua will occur in Providence, begin November 9th, and run through the 17th. To view the programs and events click here.

$1.8M Boost for RI Domestic Violence & Trafficking Support 🛡️

Rhode Island's congressional delegation announced $1.8 million in federal funding to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The funds will aid four local organizations: Sojourner House, Women’s Resource Center of Newport & Bristol, Day One, and the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence. These nonprofits will use the money to provide housing, support services, and education to help survivors rebuild their lives and ensure safety for vulnerable populations across the state.

Coastline Commerce

Atlantic Mills Deal in the Works 💼 

On Friday, Providence Business News reported on a new potential deal for Atlantic Mills. One of the buyers Eric Edelman told PBN that he and a few other buyers with ties to Rhode Island had entered a purchasing agreement at the end of August. The expected close date is within the next few months after some more things are resolved. A few months ago, we mentioned how the Providence Redevelopment Agency was trying to purchase the mills, but the deal with the owners fell through. To read in-depth about the deal, the history of the mills, and what the community has to say click here. Please note, this article requires a subscription to PBN.

Seaside Skies

MONDAY

68°🌡 46° | 🌧 | 💧 94% | 💨 SSW 10 mph

TUESDAY

67°🌡 43° | ☀️ | 💧 6% | 💨 WNW 10 mph

(The forecast as of the night before this newsletter was published.)

Sound Waves

MONDAY

The Parlour | Foundation Mondays | 9pm

TUESDAY

Moonshine Alley | Tuesdays with Pat Lowell and Friends | 7pm

133 Club | Matt Martin & The Daydrinkers | 7pm

The Parlour | Metal Night | 9pm

That’s all for today…

Thank you for reading all the way through! Feel free to email us with any questions or suggestions. You’ll hear from us again on Wednesday.

Thanks,

Oscar Punchak | Publisher, PVD Current

The answer is: D) Bruno.