The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Providence

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS BY ADVANCING SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER.

MISSION:

THE MISSION IS TO SUSTAIN, NURTURE AND STRENGTHEN THE WELL-BEING OF SENIORS, ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND TO ENSURE ACCESS TO A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE, WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF JEWISH TRADITION AND VALUES.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES OF THE WARREN ALPERT MEDICAL SCHOOL OF BROWN UNIVERSITY, AS WELL AS OTHER TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT HOSPITALS IN RHODE ISLAND.

MISSION:

CMPI WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE ACCOUNTABLE PATIENT-CENTERED, HIGH QUALITY, EFFICIENT, VALUE-BASED AND INNOVATIVE CARE TO SERVE THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IN RHODE ISLAND AND ELSEWHERE. (SEE SCHEDULE O)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

PRESERVE RHODE ISLAND FARMLAND AND OUR AGRICULTURAL AND CULINARY KNOWLEDGE. BUILD HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESHER, TASTIER FOOD. IMPROVE IMPACT OF FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ON OUR ENVIRONMENT. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED BUSINESSES.

MISSION:

TO PROCURE HEALTH AND RELATED BENEFITS THROUGH COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED CONTRIBUTIONS NEGOTIATED WITH AREA MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDENTS.

MISSION:

THE PROMOTION OF LIUNA MEMBERS AND FAIR CONTRACTING FOR AN INCREASED MARKET SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CONTRACTORS,OWNERS AND GOVERMENT BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY CONCERNING ISSUES AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

TO REINVENT THE "PUBLIC SQUARE" WITH DRAMATIC ART THAT STIMULATES, EDUCATES AND ENGAGES THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN A CONTINUING DIALOGUE.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROVIDENCE BUILDING SANITARY AND EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE DECENT, SANITARY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE LABORING CLASS RESIDENTS OF PROVIDENCE, RI AND TO PROVIDE FOR BETTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IT SHALL PROMOTE ALL ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL PREFERENCE, HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED EXCEPT AS A BONAFIDE AND LEGIMIATE CONSIDERATION AS IN THE CASE OF ELDERLY/HANDICAPPED HOUSING.

MISSION:

ORGANIZING WORKERS WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE NEW ENGLAND REGION.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY.

MISSION:

WE ENVISION A JUST & EQUITABLE WORLD WHERE ALL PEOPLE CAN REALIZE THEIR FULL CREATIVE POTENTIAL.

MISSION:

A SECTION 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

MISSION:

THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES, LIFESPAN FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS ABLE TO MAKE GRANTS THAT HELP SUPPORT THE MISSION AND PURPOSES OF LIFESPAN, ITS AFFILIATES, AND THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF BIOMEDICAL AND INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND; AND TO SUPPORT JOB CREATION AND OTHER ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN RHODE ISLAND BASED ON SUCH TECHNOLOGIES. SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, OR INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO FORM SUCH BUSINESSES, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GRANT, EQUITY, AND LOAN AWARDS FROM THE FUND.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM IS AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER-SUPPORTED LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER, FOUNDED IN 1836 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. HAVING ALWAYS BEEN ORGANIZED AS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, THE ATHENAEUM OBTAINED RECOGNITION AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION IN THE 1970S. TODAY IT CONTINUES TO FULFILL THE INTENTION OF ITS FOUNDERS BY OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES TO A DIVERSE PUBLIC, WITH NEARLY 16,000 VISITORS IN 2020-21, MORE THAN 1,000 OF WHOM SUPPORT THE LIBRARY DIRECTLY THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AND DONATIONS. THE COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMMING AND THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE ARE OF PRIMARY INTEREST TO LOCAL AS WELL AS NATIONAL SCIENTISTS, AUTHORS, EDUCATORS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, POETS, ARTISTS, AND JOURNALISTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.

MISSION:

PROMOTE AWARENESS OF HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES FOR THE LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS,AND IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES.