Community Support

Hope Street Merchants Association Breaks Ground, Launches Crowdfunding for Solar-Powered Street Lamp Project       A neighborhood improvement project that the Hope Street Merchants Association (HMSA) has been working on for more than two years has now taken tangible form – and they’re launching a crowdfunding campaign to build …

Camp Kesem is a nationwide community that is driven by passionate college students.  This unique camp supports children through their parent’s cancer.  This year marks the first annual season of camp here is Rhode Island! In the summer of 2015, over 5,000 children attended free summer camps during over 70 …

   To Benefit Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation What:  Highway to Hope Motorcycle Run is a 1 hour ride through scenic South County – Support those in our local community touched by breast cancer. Survivors’ are invited to “hitch a ride” with a Blue Knight. Who: Over 80 Bikers …

PROVIDENCE, RI. – In conjunction with WHO/UNICEF World Breastfeeding Month, the Rhode Island Breastfeeding Coalition will hold a family-friendly fundraiser at Roger Williams Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., on Friday August 5th, 2016. From 5-9pm, representatives from the RIBC and sponsors from around the state invite Rhode Island families to view …

Beginning Labor Day weekend, the legacy of Dorian (#D-Strong) Murray and the faces of 19 other Rhode Island children who are battling cancer will be the focus of a statewide traveling photo exhibit designed to raise awareness about the impact of pediatric cancer on children and their families and the …

RaceRhodeIsland.net was launched today to provide Rhode Islanders with a single website to list all races – run, bike, swim, obstacle, kayak, SUP and any other kind mass participation race. “As a runner, I had observed that the road race directories on the web had become fragmented and had not …

HOW WILL YOU CHALLENGE YOURSELF THIS SUMMER? The Trident Race is a 4 Mile Obstacle Course Race Through Beautiful Colt State Park in Bristol RI. 400+ Acres of Ocean Front Trails and Beach, 20+ Obstacles, Sea, Live Music, Old Fashion New England Clam Boil, and family fun. The 4-mile course …

Working On Walking (WOW) is a non-profit, 501c3 certified organization that aims to help pave the way to cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The title, “Working On Walking (WOW)”, was coined by a woman named Alyssa Silva, who has SMA I, As a lil kid  Alyssa would have lemonade stands to …

When:  July 17, 2016  What:    Ride ‘Round Rhody 2016 Powered by Mojo Tech 25 mile or 75 mile bike-a-thon to benefit local cancer treatment and research Who:      Over 200 Riders, volunteers and donors When:    Sunday, July 17th: 7:15 AM – Opening ceremonies and full group photo at the starting line …

The news feed is quite clogged with the recent festivities held at Ms. Swift’s sprawling mansion in Rhode Island. Meanwhile, more significant things are happening all around us.  Not to say that Taylor Swift is not important, she certainly does her share of kindness…in which case, she too would appreciate …