“RI’s Economic Gardener” Tuni Schartner Takes Leadership Role at MAE Organization for the Homeless
Wickford merchants help rally community to support and have fun doing good
Lori Lyons (left), Julie Beebe, and Joann Seddon (background) serve hot meals on a frigid morning in Kennedy Plaza
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Tuni Schartner, newly appointed executive director of MAE Organization for the Homeless, knows who she can call on when it comes to serving those in need – friends and helpers ready to roll up their sleeves and spring into action. Founded in 2008 by Martinha Javid, the Cranston-based nonprofit whose name comes from the Portuguese word for mother, mãe, provides an array of services to the homeless population in Rhode Island, from hot meal service and basic needs to long-term placement in permanent homes, and employment.
