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Long-Term Tax Impact Expected on the $150 Million Bond | "Read to Feed": App Turns Reading into Global Aid

Issue #145

16 Apr

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

💲 Long-Term Tax Impact Expected on the $150 Million Bond

📖 "Read to Feed": App Turns Reading into Global Aid

🩸Community Called to Give: RIBC and Tomorrow Fund Team Up for Crucial Blood Drive

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

Long-Term Tax Impact Expected on the $150 Million Bond

On May 7th, South Kingstown residents will take to the polls to determine the approval of a $150 million bond initiative. This bond is designated for the construction of a new high school and corresponding athletic complex.

The financial repercussions of this development are set to persist until 2048, with the town's median homeowners facing an estimated $10,000 tax increase throughout this period.

For voters seeking to make an educated decision, detailed information on the financial stakes and potential tax ramifications is accessible at skschoolproject.com.

"Read to Feed": App Turns Reading into Global Aid

Heifer International celebrates its 80th anniversary with a digital twist to its "Read to Feed" program, which encourages children to read and help end hunger. The newly launched apps for different age groups allow tracking of reading that leads to donations to support sustainable farming efforts.
The initiative educates children on the impact of giving while improving their literacy.

To get started or learn more about the Read to Feed digital reading trackers, download the apps for your kids by visiting ReadtoFeed.org

Community Called to Give: RIBC and Tomorrow Fund Team Up for Crucial Blood Drive

The Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has partnered with the Tomorrow Fund for a donation drive from April 14 to 19, aiming to support children with cancer and their families.
For every blood or platelet donation made, RIBC will donate one dollar to the Tomorrow Fund.
This effort is critical as the national blood supply has been under pressure, particularly from a decline in youth donations. The RIBC highlights a severe need for O- blood type and platelets, crucial for treating cancer patients, with 18,000 units annually used at Hasbro Children’s Hospital alone.
Donors can schedule an appointment by phone or online.

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