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Dutchman Joran Van der Sloot has confessed to killing a young Peruvian woman.

Dutchman Joran Van der Sloot has confessed to killing a young Peruvian woman.

Destitution amongst asylum-seeking and refugee children
Source: Children’s Society

The Children’s Society’s network of projects across the country are being approached by increasing numbers of children, young people and their families who have fallen into destitution. This mirrors the trend of increasing numbers of destitute children and families across the UK.

The crisis is revealed in a new report about The Children’s Society’s West Midlands Destitution Project, published today. It reveals that in the first year of its operation across the West Midlands, the project helped 264 children whose families have no means of survival because the adults have been unable to get the help they need from the State, and are not allowed to work or claim benefits. Families were provided with crisis grants and resources, as well as supported to access advice to help them resolve their situation.

Demand increased rapidly throughout the year with staff doing intensive casework with 13 families in the first three months, 23 families in the second quarter, 44 in the third and 42 in the fourth.

Staff at The Children’s Society’s centres helping destitute children and families say that they are ‘’overwhelmed’’ by the growing numbers of families, often with babies and young children, who lack essentials such as food, housing and other basic essentials e.g. nappies and clothes, that they need to survive.

The rise in destitution is often caused by Britain’s chaotic asylum system either denying the families support or limiting them to an amount that is internationally recognised as being inadequate to meet basic human needs.

As a result thousands of children are being thrown into destitution and are growing up in households without adequate food, heating or toys. Mothers are being forced into prostitution to survive; young people in care are being cut off from any help and becoming homeless at the age of 18, while in some cases pregnant women cannot afford to eat.

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Lawmakers are responding to opposition for an offshore wind farm.

Lawmakers are responding to opposition for an offshore wind farm.

Lawmakers are responding to opposition for an offshore wind farm.

The combination of parents, students and teachers call on city leaders to retain school sports.

The combination of parents, students and teachers call on city leaders to retain school sports.

The combination of parents, students and teachers call on city leaders to retain school sports.

Join the Providence Grays Vintage Base Ball Club for its 12th season bringing to life Providence’s historic 1884 National League pennant winning baseball team.  See bare-handed base ball as vividly described by the Providence Journal’s Ed Achorn in his new book Fifty-nine in ‘84: Old Hoss Radbourne & The Greatest Season a Pitcher Ever Had, [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Providence Grays Vintage Baseball Club: 2010 Schedule", url: "http://kidoinfo.com/ri/providence-grays-vintage-base-ball-club-2010-schedule/" });

In an effort to encourage a dialogue between Democratic candidates for statewide offices and young voters, the Rhode Island Young Democrats will host a two candidate forums in June.

The first event will take place on Tuesday, June 8, at 7 pm at The 201 on 201 Westminster Street in Providence. The program will feature Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, who has announced her intentions to run for a second term. Also taking part will be Secretary of State Ralph Mollis, who will run for re-election, and State Senator Leonidas Raptakis, who has announced his intention to run for Secretary of State. Jeremy Kapstein, an announced Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor was invited to take part in the forum. Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, he will be unable to attend.

A second event on Tuesday, June 22 will feature General Treasurer candidate Gina Raimondo, as well as attorney general candidates Joe Fernandez, Peter Kilmartin, and Stephen Archambault.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions beforehand that will be addressed by the candidates. Questions can be e-mailed to RIyoungdems@gmail.com.

This event is FREE and open to Democrats of all ages!  You can RSVP on Facebook here.

Angel Taveras, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Providence, released the following statement today:

It is with great enthusiasm that I recognize the month of June as National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.  As we recognize the important contributions of Providence's LGBT community this month, I call on all of Providence's citizens to turn America's great promise into a reality - that all people are created equal and deserve the same rights, privileges, and opportunities.  Let us renew our commitment to the struggle for equal rights for our LGBT sisters and brothers and to ending prejudice and injustice.  Providence’s is a vibrant and diverse city and the vocal and proud LGBT community adds tremendous strength to our city's neighborhoods. Since my first campaign for office - over ten years ago - I have called for full and equal rights for LGBT people - including marriage equality and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and I will continue to fight against prejudice and discrimination wherever it is found.  I look forward to walking in this year’s Pride parade and attending other events celebrating Pride Month.  Our city draws its strength from its diversity.  And in strengthening the rights and liberties of each member of our community, our city grows stronger still.  Let us use this month to renew our commitment to fairness and justice for the LGBT community and not stop until we realize full equality for all.

Providence has a large LGBT community and it's good to see Taveras reach out to them (again) in such an open way (no pun intended).  Maybe at some point (after Carcieri is gone), the state will grant full equality to the LGBT community by passing Marriage Equality.

Angel Taveras is also having a "meet and greet" with the LGBT community on Tuesday, June 8th from 7pm-8:30pm at Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave. in Providence.  You can RSVP on Facebook.

Angel Taveras, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Providence, released the following statement today:

It is with great enthusiasm that I recognize the month of June as National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.  As we recognize the important contributions of Providence's LGBT community this month, I call on all of Providence's citizens to turn America's great promise into a reality - that all people are created equal and deserve the same rights, privileges, and opportunities.  Let us renew our commitment to the struggle for equal rights for our LGBT sisters and brothers and to ending prejudice and injustice.  Providence’s is a vibrant and diverse city and the vocal and proud LGBT community adds tremendous strength to our city's neighborhoods. Since my first campaign for office - over ten years ago - I have called for full and equal rights for LGBT people - including marriage equality and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and I will continue to fight against prejudice and discrimination wherever it is found.  I look forward to walking in this year’s Pride parade and attending other events celebrating Pride Month.  Our city draws its strength from its diversity.  And in strengthening the rights and liberties of each member of our community, our city grows stronger still.  Let us use this month to renew our commitment to fairness and justice for the LGBT community and not stop until we realize full equality for all.

Providence has a large LGBT community and it's good to see Taveras reach out to them (again) in such an open way (no pun intended).  Maybe at some point (after Carcieri is gone), the state will grant full equality to the LGBT community by passing Marriage Equality.

Angel Taveras is also having a "meet and greet" with the LGBT community on Tuesday, June 8th from 7pm-8:30pm at Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave. in Providence.  You can RSVP on Facebook.

Celebrate the work of Providence City Councilor Seth Yurdin for stronger neighborhoods, a cleaner environment and fairly funded schools. 

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Bacaro Restaurant
262 South Water Street
Providence, RI

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Market Manager: Steve Stycos (401) 461-2618

Market cannot meet at Rhodes on Pawtuxet this one week because of Gaspee Days.

Sat. June 26: Rain barrel and composter distribution at the market (See www.nerainbarrel.com/Cranston.html to purchase.)

Sat. June 19: Farm & River Day sponsored by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Market returns to Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.
9-12 Spring book sale to benefit the Fratantuono boys college educations.
10 AM: Wildflower walk along the Pawtuxet River with Rod Rodrigues (941-7315) starting at the market recycling table
Explore Cranston: Take Yourself to Sea with the Edgewood Sailing School

Wed. June 16: Firefly walk: 8:45 PM at the lower Rhodes on the Pawtuxet parking lot. half hour walk to see the firefly mating ritual. Bug repellent, long sleeves and pants recommended. Please no jars, nets, dogs or noisy electronics.