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Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island strives to create a welcoming environment for all, working to empower the most vulnerable among us for more than 100 years. We meet our clients where they are by providing innovative wraparound services helping those seeking to overcome educational, cultural, economic, legal, and language barriers. A non-profit 501(c)(3), Dorcas International offers adult education, language learning, job training, citizenship and immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, translation and interpreting, clothing and household needs, and more.

Our organization has taken different shapes during the last 100+ years of service, but our commitment and dedication to the individuals, families and community we serve remains steadfast.

diiri.org

• MENTOR Rhode Island coordinates school-based mentoring programs in Warwick, Woonsocket, Providence, Warren, Jamestown and Newport/Middletown serving nearly 300 students! The vast majority of teachers, parents, mentors, and mentees report high satisfaction levels with the program as well as improved academic and social indicators for mentees.

• MENTOR Rhode Island supports a statewide network of 53 mentoring programs serving 37 Rhode Island cities and towns. MENTOR Rhode Island provides these programs training in the best practices in mentoring (The Elements of Effective Practice), and assists them with recruitment and overall advocacy for mentoring. Combined with its direct service programs more than 5,000 young people are being served by MENTOR Rhode Island and its partners.

• MENTOR Rhode Island serves as Rhode Island’s only technical assistance provider for the National Mentoring Resource Center; assisting both network partners and other organizations who want to create or improve their mentoring program.

mentorri.org

Norwood Elementary School is committed to the academic and social development of all students. We offer a very nurturing environment and provide an enriched educational experience which fosters the growth of all children. At the same time, we maintain high expectations of our students in terms of respect, responsibility, and working to their academic potential. Norwood School is dedicated to preparing our students for lifelong learning, including the use of new technology. Our school reflects the best educational opportunities for a healthy, productive, and creative life.

norwood.warwickschools.org

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Rhode Island’s primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Johnston, OSDRI’s mission is to strengthen the veteran community by providing crucial wrap-around services.

Ending the cycle of veteran homelessness, and preventing it, requires much more than providing a roof over the head of an individual veteran or veteran family. To achieve this goal, OSDRI offers a wide range of life-changing services including supportive permanent and transitional housing, legal and VA Benefit representation, intensive case management, basic human needs assistance (for example, food and clothing) and employment training programs.

OSDRI works hand in hand with almost every major state and federal agency as well as community organizations and employers to provide seamless referrals to outside sources of assistance.

osdri.org

The Providence Rescue Mission is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in the West End of Providence, Rhode Island.  We are more than just a homeless shelter and soup kitchen. Our goal is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ while treating every individual that comes through our doors with dignity and respect.  We are able to do this because of you who faithfully, month after month, donate your time, materials and resources to us. We believe that God does miracles, and due to your faithful support, we see them every day. Thank you so much for being a friend of the mission. All of the services we provide are made available to every member of our community. There is never a charge for anything that we offer. We believe that by providing these necessary services with the dignity and love of the Lord, we make a direct and lasting impact on the people we serve on a daily basis. 

providencerescuemission.org