Providence EAT, PLAY, LEARN: summer jobs, youth meals, family recreation and literacy
Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, April 29 th at Providence Career Technical Academy Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montanez, Inspiring Minds Executive Director Melissa Emidy, a 2021 and 2022 Providence summer jobs recipient Dallana Arriaza, Squadlocker Founder Gary Goldberg and community partners to announce the return of Providence’s summer program, EAT, PLAY, LEARN, that offers free summer meals, quality recreation opportunities and summer employment. Families can sign up online beginning April 29 th and are encouraged to attend the Summer Opportunities Fair happening at the Providence Career and Technical Academy (PCTA) on that day from 10AM to 2PM for more information on these programs. “We know that what students do in the summer and outside of school can have big impacts on their long-term academic success....