Patrice Wood

Cranston

News Anchor at WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI)

@NBC10 News Anchor

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Fall River business owners, volunteers work to clean up Fall River

1 week ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

by PATRICE WOOD, NBC 10 NEWSWed, May 7th 2025 at 6:00 PMUpdated Wed, May 7th 2025 at 6:30 PM Christopher and Nate Silvia of Christopher's Cafe and the Action Fall River volunteers are cleaning up Fall River. (WJAR)FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — These are people you call when you really need help. They're not afraid to get very dirty pulling shopping carts and tires out of the river or helping the homeless who live along the rail trail in Fall River.
Connecting for Children and Families provides range of support services

2 weeks ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Sometimes you just need a little boost to get out of a rut and start to thrive. In Woonsocket, the poverty rate is high and the need for a helping hand is great. "It got really rough. I lost my job. I lost my car and my personal belongings," Dakota Gadson said. Gadson went through a traumatic time after his father died of cancer. "I was kind of just lost," Gadson said.
In-Sight provides training, support for people adjusting to vision loss

3 weeks ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A 100-year-old organization in Warwick is a lifeline for children and senior citizens alike. In-Sight makes life better for the blind and sight impaired, and the organization serves about 1,000 people a year. It's 4-year-old Amias' first visit to In-Sight. Optometrist Dr. Greg Waldorf evaluates his albinism, which affects his vision. But for Amias, it's just a chance to play. "I'm just playing with toys," he said.
Nonprofit strives to break cycle of crime with education

1 month ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

The ripple effect of crime is painful for the sons and daughters left behind when parents are sent to prison or are the victims of violent crime. "It was very tragic. I was young, so I didn't really understand it," said Dante Alves. And for the children of incarcerated parents, it's not unusual to feel that they share that punishment. That's doubly true for Dante. "It made me grow up faster because I had to be the man of the house," Dante said.
The American Band is a treasure that strikes all the right notes

1 month ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

With all the conflict in the world, this community treasure is all about harmony. The American Band, at 188 years old, is one of the oldest continuously active bands in the country. Members are from all over Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. All of them are accomplished musicians, and they come from diverse backgrounds. "I just love being in a room with people who want to play music at a high level," Dr. Brian Cardany, the band director, said.
K-9 Cali brings comfort in times of stress

1 month ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Our Community Treasure this week doesn't accept a dime for her efforts. Love and attention and maybe a treat is all that she requires. We tagged along with Cali, a certified therapy K-9, as she made her rounds at Hasbro Children's Hospital. Cali is eager to get to work. The Australian labradoodle, selected for her calm demeanor, splits her time between Hasbro Children's Hospital and the Cranston Police Department's Special Victims Unit.
Jules Hope Chest provides essentials of childhood without price tags

1 month ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

TOPICS:Jules Hope ChestRhode IslandChildhood essentialsMildred LopezMaria CanilJulie SilvaSNAP benefitsCommunity supportAs the price of just about everything is going up, there's a place in Rhode Island where people who really need help can get it. Jules Hope Chest is a store without price tags. Twenty-five-year-old Mildred Lopez is expecting her first child. Her husband is employed, but Mildred went to Jules Hope Chest on Waterman Avenue in East Providence to supplement as prices soar.
Save the Bay works to protect Rhode Island's natural treasures

2 months ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — What makes Southern New England such a gem? Narragansett Bay is always on the list. The bay, once filled with toxins and sewage, has come a long way thanks to Save The Bay and many volunteers. Save the Bay Executive Director Topher Hamblett has been part of the team fiercely guarding our precious, irreplaceable natural resource, Narragansett Bay, our rivers and streams, for much of his life -- more than 30 years.
Survivor commends Mothers Against Drunk Driving for work it does in the community

2 months ago | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

A simple stroll down the sidewalk in Warwick changed the life of 7-year-old Haylee Molina forever. She was struck and seriously injured by a drunken driver. It's been a long road to recovery, but Mothers Against Drunk Driving has been there for her from the beginning. "It’s been like a rollercoaster. It’s been going up and down since all of the surgeries," said Haylee, the now 14-year-old survivor, seven years after a drunken driver struck her.
Garden Time gives former inmates a chance to make difference in the community

Feb 12, 2025 | turnto10.com | Patrice Wood

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — This Community Treasure is an organization doing something unique. Garden Time is giving inmates, just released from prison, planting soil and young trees, and putting them to work. As one former inmate put it, it allows them to bring "life to Earth."Mario Monteiro graduated from Garden Time's training program. (WJAR)Mario Monteiro was a teenager when he was sent to the ACI for murder, a crime for which he says he's very remorseful.