I had the wonderful opportunity of volunteering at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and it was…read moresuch a great experience! The staff was wonderful and I loved how they have tips for staying healthy and low budget recipes to try which I can't wait to share with my friends and family. Thank you for all you do!!

Quote from Main Page "The Rhode Island Community Food Bank…read moreworks to end hunger in Rhode Island by providing food to people in need. We envision a day when all Rhode Islanders have access to nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle." The amount of goodwill provided by this organization is amazing. Through programs like the Community Kitchen, Kids Cafe and the Express Pantry, Rhode Islanders in need have access to food and can work on learning critical skills for life. Volunteers are always welcome here. I could not think of a better organization to become a part of. From sorting in the food bank, to working in a community garden or even helping out in the Community Kitchen, there is something for everyone. Please go to the website if you are in need of assistance or are looking to become a part of the organization!

This food pantry is here for when you need it. I believe only for the West Warwick community. They…read morepeople who volunteer here are always very kind, but the demand of people who need food and how small this place is a lot of times If you aren't first in line, I will end up with nothing. That's why I took one star away. You will be waiting outside for awhile. But be patient they are there to help. There's only a few parking spots up front usually they're all packed but you can park across at CVS and walk over, just hopefully your bags aren't too heavy. If you can bring your own bags it would be helpful. I do enjoy the fact they are kind here. But be sure to check out the hours before you go, because they're only their on certain days. I provided pictures for reference. Use them if you need them.

In my book thes e gentleman mostly older guys that run this place are great. They are friendly…read moregreet my daughter as she walks past to go to her bus stop. They have offered her snacks which are healthy. They help a lot of people they are never loud or allow the people they serve to get out of hand. They even ask them to not block us residents in as our parking is behind the building they use. I only give four stars because I have never actually used their services.

Pretty amazing organization. Serving the youth of Rhode Island with one-to-one, professionally…read moresupported mentoring relationships. Being a mentor is so easy and so much fun! They also come right to my home to pick up my gently used clothing, small household items and my clean recyclable textiles! All I had to do was call 401.921.2434 and/or visit BBBSOS.org. Again, so easy and free!

I love donating to this organization. They make it so convenient where you can go on their website…read moreand choose the date you'd like for them to come to your home to pick up your donation! They accept clothing and small appliances. They also have a great mentor program for kids who would benefit from having a "big brother or sister." Thanks for everything you do, Big Brother and Sister of RI!

There are so many wonderful things to appreciate at the Ronald McDonald House. So many that it…read morewould be difficult to describe them all in detail and so I'm going to focus on one area, the Moran Family Day Room. Through my own personal experience I know how difficult it is to be a parent with a child in the hospital. When all you want is for your child to be well, you forget how important it is to take care of yourself. I wish I had know then that something as incredible as the Moran Family Day Room at the Ronald McDonald House existed. There are no stipulations to whom can use their day room other than, you have a child age 0-21, in a hospital recieving care. If interested in using the facility you simply have to reach out to a member of your child or grandchilds) care team and ask. As described on their webpage, https://rmhprovidence.org/how-to-be-our-guest/day-use-program/ , they offer the following for Day Room users: Free coffee, healthy lunches, drinks & snacks Home cooked meal every night 2 private showers 2 private nap rooms Fitness room Laundry facilities: washers, dryers & detergent Enclosed courtyard & welcoming play area Support from other families going through similar situations & dedicated volunteers 24 hour shuttle service from House to hospitals As a community we are truly blessed to have this facility within our reach.

Some of the members of Yelp PVD and I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer at the Ronald…read moreMcDonald House today, and I am so glad that I was able to do this! I had seen the donation boxes a few times while out at McDonald's over the years, but never stopped to ask what the Ronald McDonald House was or what they do. Well, I was very pleased and delighted to learn about all that and more today! They are an incredible organization that provides housing and support to families with children and young adults who are admitted to the nearby hospitals. Not only do they provide beautifully furnished rooms for the families, they also provide everything from clean linens and towels and home-cooked dinners, all in a gorgeous and recently renovated three story building that is within walking distance from Hasbro Children's Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, and Women & Infants Hospital. We were the dinner volunteers of the day, and worked together as a team to prepare a meal of macaroni and cheese, salad, and baked chicken for the families who reside here. After we spent about an hour in the building's spacious kitchen, we were given a guided tour of the House by Tina Ledo, their Development Associate. She showed us all around, including a family room where kids and their parents can unwind after a long day, a conference room that is open for community meeting use, and a lovely day room that families who are not staying at the House but have children in the hospital can use to recharge between visits. It was absolutely wonderful to see what an amazing place the Ronald McDonald House is, and to hear the stories of how they have helped families with children in the hospital for 30 years and counting! Thank you again for giving us Providence Yelpers an extremely rewarding volunteer opportunity. I very much look forward to volunteering in the future!

The Sojo team are amazing. Passionate, energetic, dedicated and always working to find ways to end…read moredomestic violence and support the individuals and families effected by it. We've had an amazing experiencing volunteering and supporting Sojo. They also have fun events like the annual masquerade ball - it will be a lot of fun and is a significant source of funding for the programs that Sojo provide. http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/414203101955673/

This place takes donations and runs as a nonprofit getting aide from the Government and tax relief,…read morebut it is just another scam in R.I. I needed help due to a very bad domestic violence situation and they help with absolutely nothing, infact they took all my info. Social security number, license, Birth certificate, and put my info. In their computer and I guess it is so they can try to say they helped me or they can get more funding pretending to help people. Such a disgrace, I pray it catches up to them and that they have to pay back all donations! And if I could leave a zero star I would have rather, because this place is not worth 1 star!

The Rhode Island Foundation was organized at the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co. in June 1916 by a…read moresmall group of prominent Rhode Islanders. I have been involved in several events sponsored by the Rhode Island Foundation and I believe they do a great job for the state and the local communities. This non profit is committed to strengthening Rhode Island through strategic initiatives in education, health, and economic security, as well as through impact investing, diversity, inclusion, and equity work. The Fund for Rhode Island supports causes and organizations throughout Rhode Island that are deemed to be for the greatest good of the community. This unrestricted fund supports the Foundation's mission to meet the needs of the people of Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Foundation works with generous Rhode Islanders who support not only Fund for Rhode Island, but also establish funds (unrestricted, field of interest, designated, scholarship, donor advised, corporate advised, organizational endowment, supporting organization) with funds established during donors' lifetimes or through planned giving. The Foundation invests in the following four strategic initiatives, with goals for both short-term progress and long term impact: -Educational Success: Improve educational outcomes for all public school students. -Economic Security: Improve Rhode Island's environment for economic growth so all Rhode Islanders can prosper. -Healthy Lives: Improve access to and quality of primary care for all Rhode Islanders. -Inspiring Philanthropy: Increase philanthropy in Rhode Island. In 2021, the donors thoughtfully trusted the Foundation with $98 million in new funds. The investment returns for the year were over 20%, and the endowment now stands at $1.4 billion. Anyone interested in estate planning to benefit the Rhode Island Foundation can contact them directly through their website or by phone.

Great organization working to advance so many causes in our state. If you're interested in…read morephilanthropy, this is the place to create your legacy.

This is a great place to save a little money while helping the community. The volunteers are…read morefriendly and the place is ran smoothly. The place is clean and the food is not out of date. Shopping carts are also provided which is extremely helpful. Overall this is a great place and the volunteers really put their dedication into making your trip a pleasant experience. Every time I check out I get a thank you for supporting their business.

Great market, great prices, fresh produce and really friendly volunteers there to help. Description…read morefrom their website. "Hope Market is stocked with donations from our partners in the retail food industry and is open to anyone who needs to stretch their weekly grocery budget. All proceeds from Hope Market help Feed RI deliver up to 150 pallets of food every month (free of charge!) to nonprofit organizations and community groups who feed their communities."

Greatest group of volunteers I have ever met!! Their…read moresupport of women in Rhode Island is much appreciated.

This organization raises money to give back to those in the community who are diagnosed with…read morecancer. They also have a food pantry which is open several times a year to feed those in need. 100% of the money stays in Rhode Island