POC Foundation

What if buying a business, not starting one from scratch, was your path to financial freedom?

New Majority Capital Foundation's bETA Accelerator is making that a reality. In just three years, NMC has supported 360+ entrepreneurs across 8 cities, resulting in 30+ business acquisitions, 300+ jobs protected, and an estimated $90 million in new wealth potential.

As bETA graduate Brendan Baba put it: " The bETA Accelerator will give you tools

and outlook on what is possible to achieve in your lifetime. It is worth taking and

making the time for if you want to create a pathway to financial independence and

wealth."

Read the full story in our newsletter:https://pocfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/POC-Newsletter-May-2026.pdf

Applications are NOW OPEN for the June Grant Cycle.

Nonprofits with unique and narrative changing programs that serve communities most in need in Rhode Island through new, innovative, creative and thoughtful efforts are invited to apply for funding.

The June grant cycle closes on June 15.

Learn more and apply here: https://pocfoundation.com/how-we-work/grant-seekers/

You asked for it!

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 :)

There's something powerful about a table full of groceries and a line of neighbors who know help is on the way.

The Elisha Project held their Mother’s Day Share Market and members of our POC team were on site to help distribute food and personal care items to over 500 Rhode Island families.

We are so grateful to partner with an organization that shows up week after week to serve our neighbors with such dedication and compassion. POC is honored to stand alongside the ELISHA Project in this vital work!

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...

Papitto Opportunity Connection was proud to support the 2026 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook. This annual report offers a community-by-community look at the well-being of Rhode Island's children, covering economic security, health, safety, and education. From child poverty and housing instability to mental health access and school readiness, the data paints a detailed picture of where kids in our state are thriving and where more support is needed.

To read the full report, visit: https://rikidscount.org/factbook/

Photos Courtesy of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT