Nonprofits in RI

We will be always very grateful with Home Away Boston, the generosity of its donors and the warm and permanent hospitality of its staff. Our son needed Proton Radiation treatment that took about 8 weeks. We were much stressed for all that we were going through with our son but also for leaving our country in South America and having to spend two month away from home and far away from our other kids, family and friends . We do not have enough words to thank Home Away Boston for their help to us in this difficult moment, which not only alleviated a lot the economic stress but also gave us a warm and homey place to live. The apartment was beautiful and very well equipped, the building and the neighborhood is really nice. We actually really liked being in Charlestown, walking around we found a very nice Catholic Church (ST Mary´s Church) and we enjoyed going to the mass there. We also enjoyed the Harbor walk a lot. Our son was feeling very comfortable in the apartment. Also being able to receive our other kids and cousins was very important to us. Thanks so much Home Away Boston, Sara and Kim for being so generous and nice with us!!!

I have been involved with the Ronald McDonald House of Providence for 5+ yeats as a volunteer and donor. I have seen first-hand the excellent work this organization does and the necessary support it provides to families of sick children in the region. This organization deserves a 5-star rating!!!

Newport Public Education Foundation was easy to communicate with and supported our school community by providing program presentation fees for access to the Tomaquag Museum. Our program was titled "Hidden in Plain Sight" and we able to gallery walk the space as part of the program looking for names common to us in Newport County as well as there in Exeter. Thank you NPEF!

WCFA is a genuine community art center with open doors to all ages, abilities, dysabilies, artistic level and interests. Beautiful space to see rotating art exhibits, special events and art, yoga and meditation classes.

I've been involved with Frontlines for a number of years and my life has been changed. I can't imagine not returning to the mountain villages of Campur Guatemala with Frontlines. The only thing I would change is to be able to go more or stay longer! <br> <br>The founders (a married couple) have been in the ministry for decades. They have primarily been preachers, but Frontlines is their main ministry now. I believe their daughter did go on the board a few years ago and a new director is also becoming involved as the founders are older and probably won't be able to continue the work themselves much longer. <br> <br>I have had the opportunity to work in several different areas on the trips and things have generally been very well organized and with good attention to preparation. There is always someone to go to with a question or problem and there is a feeling among team members of being part of a family by the end of the trip. Going back to Campur feels like going home for a family reunion. There are some people who have been going to Guatemala for many more years than I and still come back every year. <br> <br>Unlike some organizations that work with just medical needs or are involved in evangelism, Frontlines usually has three different teams each year. They have a medical team that works in the village that the mission is based in as well as outlying villages where people are too far away to walk to Campur. There is a construction team that either helps to build a church or works on the construction of the children's home (Casa Heidi). There is also at least one and sometimes two evangelism teams that go out into the mountain villages to work with children. It has been wonderful to see the relationship with the local Kekchi people build over the years that frontlines has been going there. There are two locals, Santiago and Pedro, who are like team members themselves. There is a local Assemblies of God Church that Frontines works with and there seems to be a great relationship with the pastor of the church. <br> <br>The children's home has taken a few years to build. Frontlines is not a big organization and they depend on donations, which of course affects what can be done for construction. There is now a guatemalan couple (a doctor and a pastor) that have moved into the children's home to get programs going while the rest of the construction is done. I have given a significant amount of money to Frontlines over the years and have never had a concern about how the funds are handled. <br> <br>

Due to COVID-19 the Portsmouth Historical Society has installed placards on the museum grounds so that visitors who walk the grounds can scan "QR" codes on their smart phones and tablets to reveal visually text and audio files explaining each exhibit.

Each year, Justice Assistance helps more than 1,000 individuals in RI, avoid the revolving door of criminal justice system that can have lasting negative effects. More than 90 percent of those who received and completed Justice Assistance services have turned their lives around, become law-abiding, employable citizens and have had their records expunged.

My main complaint is I was hesitant to sign with OSDRI for claim representation. After speaking with them they assured me I would only have to pay an attorney's fee if they filed an appeal for me. They did not file an appeal or a higher level review but they still kept 20% of the back pay I got from the VA. That cost me nearly $2000.

ccap mental health experts helped me get out of a 5 year long depression without medications. In one year they listened and helped guide me. Also provided foods and other resources to help me get on my disability. <br>The also prepared my taxes for free for the past 5 years. They have many amazing people there that really are caring and helpful. They are more than just handing out food.love this place.

www.oasisinternational.info<br>#GivingTuesday<br>#OasisInternational<br><br>Several years ago, God began working on the hearts of myself and my husband to go into missions. I have never been one to want to go out of the country, whereas my husband was ready to go. About 3 years ago, God brought a ministry into our lives that has forever changed us. <br><br>We were approached at our church to help a single, Muslim woman who had 3 daughters make their home live-able. Although we were extremely nervous meeting her....we very quickly learned how lovely she is. Over the course of a summer, of being there every single weekend....we got to know their family, we got to share our faith with them...and we still have a relationship to this day. Meeting this sweet family has burned in us a desire to reach out and share the love of Jesus with every refugee we can.<br><br>Oasis offers furniture, English classes, baby showers, driving lessons and the love of Christ to these refugee families. I would ask that you go to their website at www.oasisinternational.info and learn more about their non-profit.<br><br>Oasis has made a difference in these frightened and alone sweet people. It has made us aware that so many are right here about 20 minutes from my home. They come from war torn countries, they have left their homes, their families, their countries and they are all so thankful to be in the United States of America. <br><br>Join us as we make a difference in their lives. As we love them like Jesus loves. <br><br>

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This is not a handicapped facility. There is no accessibility for wheelchairs. We were prevented from entering the facility to see our granddaughters swim because there is no ramp. Inside the facility there is no handicapped restroom either. How do they serve girls and boys without being accessible to all children.

Saint Elizabeth Manor is an exceptional rehab and nursing center in Bristol nestled in a neighborhood setting with park-like grounds. The staff is attentive and professional and the interior is beautiful, clean and welcoming! Short term rehab, long term care and specilized care for patients with Alzheimer's disease or dementia are all provided at Saint Elizabeth Manor. There are three distinct living areas, and rehab patients are situated on one wing together.