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Sponsored by GIVING Guide 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Focus On Your Shrewd nonprofits brace for downturn that’s coming...... 12-13 List: Nonprofit Social Service & Focus On Your List: Foundations in Rhode Island...... 17 Advocacy Organizations...... 26 New tax code causes concern...... 20 Unleashing millennial giving...... 28-29 Mission, While We Fruits, veggies of their labor ...... 21 Providing homes, sweet homes...... 30 Handle The Rest ADVERTISER INDEX Handle The Rest Adoption Rhode Island...... 6-7 GEM Plumbing & Heating...... 29 Rhode Island Free Clinic...... 24 American Heart Association...... 8-9 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society...... 15 RI Oil Heat Institute Big Brothers Big Sisters March of Dimes...... 16 Charitable Foundation ...... 3 Great people are hard to find. That’s why we’ve of Rhode Island...... 32 Great people are hard to find. That’s why we’ve TeamFAME – a program of the Blumshapiro...... 2 Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP...... 31 compiled a team of the best and the brightest International Tennis Hall of Fame...... 28 compiled a team of the best and the brightest Crossroads Rhode Island...... 10-11 Providence Community finance and human resources professionals. With CVS Health...... 4-5, 22-23 Health Centers...... 18-19 United HealthCare...... 16, 24 finance and human resources professionals. With Dorcas International Institute...... 14 Providence Community Library...... 30 United Way of Rhode Island ...... 25, 27 blum’s non-profit specialists managing your back office, you’ll have the platform you need to move toward the future you want to create. As a pharmacy innovation company, CVS Health is committed to helping people on their path to better health. toward the future you want to create. Our philanthropic mission is to support local communities through impactful community engagement and support – especially in our home state of Rhode Island. We’re proud to partner with nonprofits across the state in the areas of access to healthcare, tobacco-free living, prescription drug abuse prevention and social services. We commend the great work of all of our Rhode Island nonprofit partners and are excited to highlight their work in this year’s Giving Guide.

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Outsourced Financial Services Outsourced Human Resources Outsourced Financial Services Outsourced Human Resources Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run October 20, 2019 Fully Managed Accounting & Human Resources Operations & OUR WORK: Once again Roberta Fagan will Fully Managed Accounting & Human Resources Operations & be running to raise funds and The Rhode Island Oil Heat Charitable Foundation (501c3) is a non-profit organization Bookkeeping Infrastructure awareness for the foundation. established to provide emergency fuel delivery to Rhode Island residents in need. Bookkeeping Infrastructure Additionally, the foundation provides scholarships to individuals pursuing a career in the Financial Reporting, Analytics & Talent Management Please visit Roberta’s Crowdrise page: liquid fuel delivery and service sector. https://www.crowdrise.com Financial Reporting, Analytics & Talent Management Some of our hardworking RI neighbors unfortunately are living at /o/en/campaign/roberta-fagan- Dashboards Compliance citizens-bank-pell-bridge-run or below the poverty level and struggle to pay for basic necessities Dashboards Compliance of life - like heat and hot water! The program relies heavily on and CFO/Controller Advisory Employee Retention Please contact Roberta Fagan thanks to the generosity of several fuel wholesalers who donate the CFO/Controller Advisory Employee Retention for more information: gallons, fuel dealers who deliver those gallons, as well as private RI Oil Heat Institute donations that help supplement the program. Charitable Foundation Last year Executive Director Roberta J. Fagan/Oil Heat Institute raised approximately $4000 by participating in the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge c/o Oil Heat Institute run and the New York City Marathon to raise awareness of the work 55 John Clarke Road, A4 of the foundation to help the most vulnerable with emergency fuel deliveries. And this summer the foundation worked with Senator Middletown, RI 02842 Jack Reed’s office to assist a constituent with replacing an inoperable 401.272.5600 401.619.4553 heating system. Dupuis Energy donated their time, service and 401.272.5600 technical expertise to install a high efficiency heating appliance, www.warmth4ri.com ensuring that this homeowner will be warm and comfortable for Rhode Island | Massachusetts | Connecticut years to come. Rhode Island | Massachusetts | Connecticut [email protected]

www.pbn.com | GIVING Guide 2019 n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2019 | 3 Headquarters an initiative we call #BeTheFirst, which aims to help deliver CVS Health Foundation the nation’s first tobacco-free generation. One of the most impactful ways we give back is through At CVS Health, 1 CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 strategic investments from the CVS Health Foundation, we share a clear Investing in Social Services a private foundation created by CVS Health. Grants are We are committed to supporting the health and well-being provided to increase access to health care for underserved purpose: helping Website of all Rhode Islanders, which is why we invest in social populations, support our efforts to deliver the next tobacco-free people on their path CVSHealth.com service programs for underserved communities, from food generation, prevent prescription drug abuse and support our banks and homeless shelters to after-school programs and commitments in the area of education and disaster relief. to better health. senior centers. Number of Employees CVS Health Community Grants Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse Through our health 295,000 (8,000+ in Rhode Island) Our corporate giving programs support local and national As the U.S. opioid-abuse crisis grows worse, CVS Health nonprofit partners who share our commitment to advancing services, plans is adding new programs and redoubling our efforts community health. These grants provide funds to aid and community Year Established around education, proper medication disposal, utilization health-focused nonprofit organizations in their mission. management, increased access to naloxone, and ongoing pharmacists, we’re 1963 advocacy for legislative solutions. pioneering a bold Charitable Partners Mission Statement new approach to total Local Initiatives We support hundreds of organizations in As a health care innovation company, CVS Health® Rhode Island, including: health. Making quality is committed to helping people on their path to CVS Health Charity Classic care more affordable, better health. Our philanthropic mission is to support The CVS Health Charity Classic is the largest charitable • American Heart Association local communities through impactful community event series in Rhode Island and hosts some of the best • American Diabetes Association of New England accessible, simple PGA and LPGA golfers in the world. Since the tournament engagement and support — especially in our home • American Lung Association of the Northeast and seamless, to not state of Rhode Island. began in 1999, more than $22 million has been donated to support organizations across the region. • American Red Cross only help people get • The Autism Project well, but help them Be The First Youth Tobacco-Use Prevention • Boys & Girls Club of Providence Ways That We Give Here in Rhode Island, we have partnered with many local • Children’s Friend stay well in body, • Awareness & Strategic Counsel organizations to address youth tobacco prevention. • Crossroads Rhode Island mind and spirit. • Corporate Grants Initiatives have included youth PSA campaigns, tobacco- use prevention conferences, school-based curriculum • Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England • Foundation Grants work, and more. Partners include: • Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation • In-kind donations (product and gift cards) • March of Dimes • Partnerships/Alliances • American Lung Association of the Northeast • Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island • Volunteerism • RI Student Assistance Services • Rhode Island Free Clinic • Rhode Island Healthier Schools Coalition • Special Olympics Rhode Island • Rhode Island KIDS COUNT • Sophia Academy Philanthropic Focus • Tobacco Free Rhode Island • The Public’s Radio Improving Access to Health Care As a leader in health care, we support organizations • Thundermist Health Center that reduce barriers and increase access to quality Giving Back • The Providence Center health care, particularly for underserved communities. • The Tomorrow Fund Volunteerism We also provide funding to support chronic disease At CVS Health, our more-than 295,000 colleagues bring • United Way of Rhode Island management programs to help people with conditions our purpose of helping people on their path to better health such as diabetes and heart disease. For more information visit: to life each day in their local communities. Our colleagues CVSHealth.com/social-responsibility Helping People Lead Tobacco-Free Lives have a strong spirit of volunteerism and give of their time to CVS Health remains the only national retail pharmacy nonprofit organizations and causes that are close to their to stop the sale of tobacco products. We are also hearts. Last year, CVS Health colleagues volunteered more committed to helping people lead tobacco-free lives, than 25,000 hours in Rhode Island, providing support to and work with best-in-class partners in the areas of more than 400 different organizations. smoking cessation and youth tobacco prevention. Through our company and the CVS Health Foundation, we’re investing $50 million through 2020, through GOALS At Adoption RI, we would like to their strengths and talents. We dream of the Childrensee a time when no child ages outfirst, day when foster youth have better access and of the foster care system alone in this world. supports to prepare for and achieve a future We want to reduce the length of time children that includes a college degree, a steady income, Children First, 290 West Exchange St., Suite 100 wait in foster care for permanency, and provide a stable home and an adult they can turn to, at Providence, RI 02903 the necessary services to support children the same rate as non-foster youth. We dream 401-865-6000and • AdoptionRI.org and familiesalways. post adoption. We urge our of the day that every child has a family and community to listen to the voices of children hope that the kids involved with Adoption RI and Always. MISSION STATEMENT and youth in foster care and to see them for know we believe in them. Adoption Rhode Island’s mission is to create safety, belonging and UPCOMING EVENTS ARI’s Spring Gala Fundraiser permanency for adopted and foster National Adoption Month State House Thursday, May 7, 2020 - children, vulnerable youth and Celebration and Awards Ceremony - The Graduate, Providence families through compassionate Wed., November 20, 5:00-7:30 PM Join us at 5th Annual Duffle Bag Bash services, advocacy and education. the RI State House as we unveil our 15th Annual Sunday, August 9, 2020. Collecting new Heart Gallery and honor community members duffle bags and gift cards for children in for their support of our mission. foster care at a family friendly afternoon NUMBER OF YEAR ANNUAL EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED BUDGET ARI Holiday Drive - Nov-Dec. - Donations of of fun, food, music and more at Matunuck 32 1983 $2.6M gifts/gift cards are appreciated to help brighten Community Center. the holidays for those we serve.

At Adoption RI, we Donations from fundraising events help to FUNDRAISING believe that every child close the gap between government contracts deserves a place to call home, a family at all and the unrestricted funding that ensures we times, and opportunities for their best future. can promote the well-being of children in care, We believe that Children Must Come First and advocate for their safety, and provide the love, that we should Always consider their needs, hope and dignity Every Child Deserves. their voice and their future. HOW YOU CAN HELP Fundraising is essential for making possible DARLENE ALLEN STEVEN PARENTE There are countless ways to help... CEO and Board President our programs for children and teens awaiting Executive Director Sr. VP & Director of permanency. Donations support programs that • An easy way to help is to become a member of Retail Mktg., BankRI help children heal from trauma and prepare them ARI’s Circle of Hope with a monthly gift. for a positive future. Teens find resources to • For as little as $5 or $10 each month you can help make life better for children, teens and There are hundreds of ensure they complete high school and leave foster care prepared to succeed—with people who care families all year long. children who, by no fault of November is National by their side. • It’s easy and secure, it’s automatic once you their own, are in Rhode Island With our commitment to better outcomes for sign up and your gift becomes support that state foster care and in need will help change the future for a child. children and families, ARI serves as a hub for of a permanent connection to advancing best practice in child welfare. • For more information about ways to help Adoption Month! stand by them forever. or to make a donation visit our website at AdoptionRI.org

FUNDING SOURCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS MEMBERS STEVEN PARENTE DANIEL R. BARRY FRANK CARPANO CHARREL MAXWELL Board President PATRICIA BENNETT MURRAY CHARRON JOHN OTTAVIANI AdoptionRI.org HOWARD DULUDE MARK BEVINGTON Adoption Rhode Island Board Vice President CHRISTOPHER DEPALO BRET WILLIAMS DONNA CALDWELL TODD COSTA FRANCES DIFIORE Board Treasurer HON. FRANK CAPRIO DOLPH JOHNSON JULIE NAVARRO • • Board Secretary 290 West Exchange St., Suite 100 Providence, RI 401-865-6000

6 | OCTOBER 2019 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n GIVING Guide 2019 | www.pbn.com MISSION THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION STATEMENT BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. One State Street, Suite 200 ❤ Providence, RI 02908 To be a relentless force for a world of 401.228.2320 ❤ SouthernNewEngland.Heart.org longer, healthier lives. PATIENT CARE GUIDELINES.

JENNIFER JARBEAU, M.D. WHAT WE DO: Brigham and Women’s NUTRITION GUIDELINES. Cardiovascular Associates The American Heart Association is a catalyst to achieving maximum impact in equitable health and Care New England wellbeing in the United States and around the world, spanning all BOARD PRESIDENT populations and anchored in cardiovascular and brain health. WORKPLACE HEALTH. FUNDRAISING & EVENTS:

CYCLENATION – 10/29/2019 NEW this year! Get ready to ride SURVIVOR SUPPORT. the revolution! Each rider enjoys a high-energy stationary cycling session led by local instructors before handing off to another team member. The goal of this inaugural event is to use cycling to COMMUNITY EVENTS. RENEE ALOSIO TARA COMER improve heart and brain health. Principal SNE American Citrin Cooperman Heart Association GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON – 2/14/2020 THE premier BOARD CHAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR women’s health event, with more than 650 women and men ADVOCACY. spanning top representation from social, medical and corporate communities, come dressed in red to YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1924 celebrate AHA’s national Go Red for Women movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. More women than men die every year from heart disease and stroke, but 80 percent of cardiac EDUCATION. events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. This year the 2020 keynote speaker is BOARD two-time Nobel laureate winner, Alison Levine, the first woman to lead an all-female American team to OUR FUNDING SUPPORTS: Lisa Abbott Lifespan hike Mt. Everest. RESEARCH. Renee Alosio Citrin Cooperman STEM GOES RED – 5/11/20 Designed to provide young girls insights into the possibilities and Robert Amrien Bryant University potential they possess to make a real impact on the world around them. This event increases the Karen Aspry, M.D. Cardiovascular Institute number of women pursuing STEM degrees in higher education by arming students with tools and AWARENESS Douglas Byrd Neighborhood Health Plan resources to experience good health and well-being in hopes to close the gender gap in STEM jobs. of Rhode Island Melissa B. Cummings Blue Cross Blue PROVIDENCE HEART WALK– 5/30/2020 Fundraising Walk that brings together over 5,000 people Shield of Rhode Island annually to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, promoting active and healthier lifestyles. WALKING PATHS. Jennifer, Jarbeau M.D. Care New England HEART BALL - 9/25/2020 An annual black-tie gala that celebrates the work and mission of the AHA. Gary Liguori, PhD, FACSM This must attend soiree sold out in 2019 two months in advance! The Heart Ball honors lifesaving, University of Rhode Island innovative work accomplished by the American Heart Association, individuals in the community Ryan McTaggart, MD CPR & AED TRAINING. Rhode Island Hospital making an impact, and local health partners while guests enjoy an elegant cocktail reception, dinner, Rhode Island Medical Imaging auction and live band. Yahaira Placencia Bank of America STROKE SUPPORT. John Potvin East Providence Fire Department Heather Provino, M.S. The Scanlon Group Robert Schwengel, M.D., FACC Southcoast Health Laurie Stephenson Mondelez International Sharon Vitti CVS HEALTH IN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN MASS

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8 | OCTOBER 2019 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n GIVING Guide 2019 | www.pbn.com www.pbn.com | GIVING Guide 2019 n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2019 | 9 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Crossroads Rhode Island is to help homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes. Those we serve achieve this by engaging in our range 160 Broad St. ❤ Providence, RI 02903 ❤ 401.521.2255 ❤ www.crossroadsri.org of services, including housing, basic needs, shelter, case management, referrals, and education and employment services. WHO WE HELP Currently celebrating our 125th anniversary, Crossroads Rhode Island is the leading provider of housing and services to the homeless in Rhode Island. We own or manage more than 370 residences statewide, and each year we serve more than 3,500 families and individuals who are experiencing KAREN SANTILLI JACK McCONNELL homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, with the ultimate goal of helping them find President & CEO Board Chair permanent, stable housing. We help the chronically homeless, victims of domestic violence, and those with the most acute needs, often serving those who are hardest to serve. Our aim is to prevent our clients from experiencing homelessness, but if they do become homeless, to make the experience as NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 189 brief as possible. We also serve individuals seeking to achieve self-sustainability through our Education 2018 REVENUE: $16,697,862 and Employment Services program. At Crossroads, we believe every Rhode Islander deserves a place YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1894 to call home. FUNDRAISING/EVENTS BOARD Crossroads couldn’t do what we do without the ongoing support of generous local businesses, The Honorable John J. McConnell, Jr. Chair charitable foundations and individual donors. Adam Hamblett Vice Chair We are proud of the fact that 87 cents of every dollar spent supports programs and services for William F. HatfieldVice Chair individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island. Edwin Santos Treasurer Mary Leahey Secretary Our events bring hundreds of local business men and women together to raise money and awareness Michael Fine, M.D. Member At Large about homelessness in our state: Women Helping Women is held in April. Men and Women on a Scot Jones Member At Large Mission is held in September. Mark Stewart Member At Large Each event provides a chance to have fun, become Dr. Margaret M. Van Bree Member At Large inspired, network, and help homeless families and TOP FUNDING SOURCES Howard G. Sutton Chair Emeritus individuals secure a safe place to call home. DIRECTORS 40% Nicole E. Alexander-Scott, M.D. For event sponsorship information, Fundraising Alden M. Anderson, Jr. contact Pat Campellone at 401-277-4330 Eileen Howard Boone 15% or [email protected] Rental Virginia Branch Income Barbara Cottam OPPORTUNITIES 43% Gonzalo Cuervo Grants 2% Jeffrey Dana, Esq. Volunteer Crossroads provides custom volunteer Other Karen G. DelPonte, Esq. opportunities to local businesses designed to Bradford S. Dimeo engage their employees with meaningful volunteer Julie Duffy, Esq. opportunities. Contact Ronny Figueroa at 401-521- Larry Eichler, Esq. 2255, Ext. 706 or [email protected] for more information. John Galvin • Volunteer or organize a group project • Sponsor or attend one of our signature events Vera Gierke • Host a drive to collect donated items • Host a private fundraiser or event to benefit Crossroads. David M. Gilden, Esq. John P. Hooper, Esq. Give Without the ongoing generosity of our donors, Crossroads would not be able to provide the Monica Huertas essential programs and services that help thousands of Rhode Islanders end their homelessness. Helping those in need for Rajiv Kumar, M.D. Every gift, no matter how big or small, makes a difference to a person in need. We provide a variety of 125 YEARS Jaclyn Leibl-Cote ways for individuals and businesses alike to make contributions. General Treasurer Seth Magaziner Matthew T. Marcello, III, Esq. Online: Make a secure donation using your credit card or debit card. Frank Mauran Visit our website at www.crossroadsri.org. Michael Mello Mail & Phone: Checks and money orders payable to Crossroads Rhode Island may be sent Terry Moran to: Crossroads RI, Attn: Development, 160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903. We accept VISA, James Procaccianti MasterCard, or American Express information over the phone. Please call 401-277-4327. Tony Simon Suzanne Turcotte, Esq. • Set up a recurring monthly donation on our secure website at www.crossroadsri.org Thomas A. Verdi • Make a stock gift • Make a charitable IRA distribution gift M. Teresa Paiva Weed, Esq. • Honor a loved one with a memorial or tribute gift Patrick Wholey • Designate a gift to one of our Endowment Funds at the Rhode Island Foundation Gayle Wolf • Make more of an impact and give through your company’s matching gift program

10 | OCTOBER 2019 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n GIVING Guide 2019 | www.pbn.com Shrewd nonprofits brace ‘Candidly, not everybody’s for downturn that’s coming MATTER OF TIME: recovered from Rhode Island Foun- dation CEO and the last one.’ President Neil D. NEIL D. STEINBERG, Rhode Island Steinberg advises Foundation CEO and president nonprofits to plan now for when the economy is by revenue ($76.5 million in 2018), felt the gloomier because sting. a downturn will The value of its endowment sank from come eventually. PBN FILE PHOTO/ $561.1 million in 2007 to $409 million in DAVE HANSEN 2008. It took until 2012 for the endowment’s value to surpass the 2007 mark and reach $626 million. (It now stands at more than $1 billion). Still, the Rhode Island Founda- tive and general overhead expenses while “It makes me so nervous that [some tion continued awarding grants through the economy is doing well. “If you’re nonprofits] are not paying enough the downturn, growing the total amount of not careful, when times are good, you’re attention to building their individual staffing and staffing, and suddenly you’re donor base,” Dinsmore said. “You have to LESSONS LEARNED: Meeting Street grants annually from $25.5 million in 2007 in trouble,” Kelly said. build relationships that will last in great President John Kelly says one of the to $30.4 million by 2012. Rhode Island Free Clinic had some economic times and not-so-great economic steps the nonprofit took after the Great “We were able to hold our grantmaking layoffs in the midst of the Great Recession times.” Recession was to reduce its reliance on pretty steady,” Steinberg recalled. “We’re and has remained lean ever since. Dinsmore said organizations should donors. While still crucial, donations a lot bigger now and have a lot more are a smaller percentage of Meeting flexibility.” CEO Marie Ghazal said the clinic has also be setting aside money for the rainy Street’s total revenue. Meeting Street weathered the tough seven paid staff members and 700 volun- days that are sure to come at some point. PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS times by reducing its reliance on donors teers to provide health services to more Building a cushion was one of the first than 2,400 uninsured patients. The clinic’s things on Vanessa Volz’s to-do list when BY WILLIAM HAMILTON | [email protected] somewhat. Now more revenue comes in from private pay, reimbursements from $1.3 million budget has remained largely she joined Sojourner House in 2011. She level since Rhode Island emerged from the and her board set aside funds until the Street President John Kelly and his board a fundraising base,” Volz said. “[Sojourn- third-party insurers and federal govern- ment agencies. recession, except for an increase when a organization built up operational reserves of directors had some difficult decisions er House] didn’t do special events. They dental service was added last year. that would keep things running up to six didn’t engage a lot with individual donors. While donations remain crucial – par- ticularly during Meeting Street’s annual The clinic, which gets 100% of its reve- months if all sources of funding suddenly to make in 2008. We’ve been able to grow that.” nue from grants and donations, has made dried up. For instance, a masquerade ball telethon – it’s a smaller percentage of the MEETING The the decadelong economic expansion could organization’s total revenue. Kelly said a concerted effort to form tight bonds with With a strong financial base, Sojourner Great Recession was putting the squeeze be coming to an end. fundraiser last year sold out and raised donors who believe in the mission. has entered a growth phase. In 2011, the $140,000. Another has been planned for it’s gone from 15% to as little as 7% in on businesses and individuals alike. Armed with lessons learned from the recent years. When the dental clinic opened last staff numbered 11; at the end of this year, November. Nonprofits such as Meeting Street, an Great Recession, many nonprofits have Amid the previous recession, “Not only year, personalized notes went out to all Volz projected 30 staffers. Revenue is ex- “We have money coming from so organization that educates thousands of taken steps in their fundraising efforts did the state government spending not go contributors telling them about the new pected to grow from $2.3 million last fiscal many different places now, there’s no way children with and without special needs, to inoculate themselves as best they can up but the giving went down,” Kelly said. service. “I wanted all the donors to know year to $3.2 million this year. they’re all going to be cut off at the same were no different. from the next economic decline. “So we said, we’ve got to diversify our [the dental clinic existed] because of their Now the nonprofit is helping 1,000 indi- time,” Volz said. As the economy crumbled, donors “It is coming,” said Neil D. Steinberg, revenue and we’ve got to grow our other giving,” Ghazal said. viduals a year across all its programs, and Just how damaging was the last reces- pulled the purse strings tighter, govern- CEO and president of the Rhode Island revenue sources. That’s what we’ve done.” Downturn or not, fundraising special- it started providing longer-term housing a sion for nonprofits? ment agencies curtailed funding, and Foundation. “We just don’t know when. At the same time, Meeting Street has ists say, charities would be wise to invest few years ago. According to an Urban Institute report, the value of Meeting Street’s endowment The planning should be done during the tried to get better control of administra- resources in cultivating bonds with corpo- Not all local nonprofits have had an was evaporating as the financial markets good times. That’s the best time to plan the number of public charities filing an rate donors and individuals, too, while the opportunity to brace for darker days. tanked. for the downturn. The toughest time is annual Form 990 with revenue above economy is rolling. “Candidly, not everybody’s recovered “It was tough,” Kelly recalled recently. when it’s on your doorstep and you need $50,000 shrank from 239,439 in 2008 to Fundraising consultant Louise Dins- from the last one,” Steinberg said. “Not “Your biggest expense for a lot of organi- to react.” 236,870 in 2012, a decline of 1.1% as the more said nonprofits need to go beyond everybody has a strong capital base zations [such as] ours is your people.” Sojourner House Inc. has put special economy limped along after tanking in the gala or golf tournament fundraisers. because they’re providing good services The first step was to hold off on emphasis on diversifying its sources of 2008. That’s compared with a 14.6% in- They should keep contributors informed in the community and they’re bringing planned salary increases. Then Meeting revenue in recent years. As the economy crease in four years before the recession, about their activities and inspired by the in the money and they’re having to spend Street stopped taking disbursements from emerged from the previous recession, from 208,937 to 239,439. effects they’re having on the community, the money.” its badly weakened endowment. It took it was clear the organization, providing Even the Rhode Island Foundation, said Dinsmore, the principal at Partners In those cases, Dinsmore said, groups five years for the value of the endowment assistance to people who have experienced the state’s largest charitable organization in Philanthropy LLC. Those one-hit events should consider merging with other to recover to the point where disburse- domestic and sexual abuse, don’t inspire people to give when they’re organizations that have similar missions, ments could resume. was too reliant on govern- jittery about the economy. which would allow charities to combine “When we went through the last down- ment funding. resources and not compete for donor dol- turn, we felt it,” Kelly said. “Everybody Vanessa Volz, Sojourn- ‘When we went through lars when the economy weakens again. felt it.” er executive director since CLOSER TIES: Rhode Island Free Clinic CEO Kelly believes that most local nonprof- In some ways the difficulties of 2008 2011, said as much as 90% the last downturn, we felt it. Marie Ghazal says the organization is tight- its are already better positioned than they and the years that followed are a distant of the nonprofit’s revenue ening its bonds with donors who believe in were in 2008. memory. But those times are still fresh was from government the mission. “The last time, everybody got way in the minds of nonprofit administrators sources. Everybody felt it.’ PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY ahead of their skis,” Kelly said. “I don’t across the state as there are signals that “There wasn’t much of JOHN KELLY, Meeting Street president think anyone’s doing that now.” n

12 | OCTOBER 2019 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n GIVING Guide 2019 | www.pbn.com www.pbn.com | GIVING Guide 2019 n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2019 | 13 MISSION STATEMENT MISSION We empower individuals and families, STATEMENT 2346 Post Road, Suite 202 especially immigrants, refugees, and the Our mission is to cure 645 Elmwood Avenue ❤ Providence, RI 02907 underserved, to become self-sufficient and Warwick, RI 02886 leukemia, lymphoma, fully participating members of our diverse Hodgkin’s disease and 401.784.8600 ❤ www.diiri.org ❤ [email protected] 401.943.888 WWW.LLS.ORG community through innovative programs myeloma, and improve and advocacy that promote education, the quality of life of training, and cultural understanding. GOALS patients and their families. We provide services and resources FUNDRAISING EVENTS to individuals working to overcome With seven signature fundraising events, our volunteers can run, hike, walk, sail, build teams, and gain socioeconomic, systemic, and lifelong learning skills while raising funds to drive forward our mission to end blood cancers. Our local language barriers so that they can events include Team In Training, Student Series, Student of the Year and Light The Night. build sustainable lives and feel secure and supported in our communities. Upcoming Events: Students of the Year: February 3 (Kickoff) March 21 (Grand Finale) Kathleen Cloutier The core goals of our programming Carla Mulhern Man Woman of the Year: March 9 (Kickoff) May 16 (Grand Finale) Executive Director are pervasive throughout our Area Director Leukemia Cup Regatta: June 5 & 6, New York Yacht Club, Newport agency: to help Rhode Islanders and [email protected] newcomers feel welcome, gain access NUMBER OF GIVING OPPORTUNITIES to opportunities, and to support and TOP FUNDING CURRENT EMPLOYEES: 95 uplift some of the most vulnerable There are many members of our communities. SOURCES ANNUAL REVENUE: ways to support LLS: 7,145,365 Special Events, Individual Individual Giving —donating Giving, Tributes & Memorials, YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1921 OPPORTUNITIES a gift via mail, online, in Major Gifts, Foundations person or by phone. Give a Gift Every investment helps change lives! Your generous gift could pay for the first warm meal for a refugee family upon their arrival to their new home here in RI, help an adult learner receive a Events —participate in our BOARD MEMBERS GED, or cover a family-based green card application. events by creating a team YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1949 with your company, family, Volunteer Dedicate your time to helping Mary Morse President TOP FUNDING SOURCES friends or school. You can individuals from diverse, multicultural LOCAL Employees: 18 William Prichett 17% also provide sponsorship Immediate Past President backgrounds; building the diversity and strength of Foundation LOCAL Annual Revenue: and Private 5,952,396 or a retail campaign. Michael Gillerlane individuals takes a community! Grants and Major Gifts — donate a $10,000+ gift to support a passion of yours and our mission. Vice President Be an Ambassador Help spread the word about Donations Susan Ragano Treasurer our mission to help immigrants, refugees, non- Tributes & Memorials — a donation to thank caregivers, honor a survivor, and remember a loved one. Diego Rodriguez native English speakers, and low-income families 30% RHODE ISLAND Employee Giving — through your companies giving program to make financial donations directly from Assistant Treasurer and community members as they journey toward Tuition 53% BOARD MEMBERS their paycheck. and Earned Grants and April Chase-Lubitz Secretary attaining their American Dream. Income Contracts Richard Aceto Planned Gifts — a contribution that is arranged in the present and allocated at a future date, usually W. Robert Kemp Clothing Collaborative Donating new or gently Glaxo Smith Klein through a will or trust. Assistant Secretary used professional clothing to our donation center Ashley Erling Judge Frank Darrigan enables low-income clients to access work-appropriate attire when seeking employment. WPRI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Daniel Doucette Hire Our Clients We work one-on-one with individuals seeking employment opportunities by Joseph Gildea Our volunteers make a significant impact while selflessly dedicating their time and talent to achieve Robert English providing in-depth training and guidance to help them secure jobs. Interactions our mission. Our opportunities allow anyone to be a volunteer. With volunteers varying from day of Deborah Gonzalez Esq. event, in office help, direct patient support, and taking on leadership roles there truly is home for any Lindsay Iadeluca Apurv Gupta, MD, MPH FUNDRAISING EVENTS NBC Channel 10/Studio 10 volunteer. With these countless ways to engage, our Robert Huseby volunteers are helping us change the landscape of Rick Lindholm Eileen Kwesiga Every year, we celebrate newcomers, cancer. Together beating cancer is in our blood Mobile Beacon Father Raymond Malm Immigrant Heritage Month, and World Refugee Day at our Welcoming Rhode Island Thomas Lynch Anne Maxwell Livingston OUR IMPACT Festival (WRIF). This festival includes live Lynch & Greenfield, LLP Margaret Meany The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront performances and a Maker’s Market of local Helene Macedo, RN Sister Irene Nerney of the fight to cure cancer. We are the largest nonprofit artists who create and sell culturally diverse Rhode Island Hospital dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Patricia Placencia jewelry, clothing, and artwork. In 2019 WRIF John Reagan, M.D. Since 1949, we’ve invested nearly $1.3 billion in Ralph Posner was a part of PVDFest, and we held an official Lifespan Cancer Institute groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today’s Mark Ross Naturalization Ceremony in Burnside Park. of Medicine most innovative approaches. LLS helped advance 45 Philomena Teixeira For information on Corporate Giving or Event Brown University of the 51 blood cancer treatment options approved by Robin Torbron Warde Sponsorship, please email diiridevelopment@ William Turrell the FDA since 2017. William Twaddell diiri.org or call 401-784-8600. Aldi

14 | OCTOBER 2019 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n GIVING Guide 2019 | www.pbn.com www.pbn.com | GIVING Guide 2019 n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2019 | 15 (ranked by total assets) FOUNDATIONSFOUNDATIONS IN IN RHODE RHODE ISLAND ISLAND (ranked by total assets) MISSION STATEMENT March of Dimes leads Assets Type of ❤ 2019 Organization Website Address Total giving foundation 220 West Exchange St., Suite 003 Providence, RI 02903 the fight for the health rank Top executive/trustee Phone Fiscal year ending Year founded Foundation description 401.454.1911 ❤ www.marchofdimes.org of all moms & babies 1 Union Station $971.00 mil. Works with donors and funding Rhode Island Foundation Community Providence, R.I. 02903 $52.00 mil. partners to address Rhode Island's 1 rifoundation.org 1916 2018: 1 Neil D. Steinberg, CEO and president (401) 274-4564 12/31/18 most-pressing issues and needs

ROBERT M. INSOFT, MD Champlin Foundation 2000 Chapel View Blvd. $364.42 mil. Provides direct grants to tax-exempt Board Chair Independent champlinfoundation.org Cranston, R.I. 02920 $22.13 mil. organizations in Rhode Island, mostly OPPORTUNITIES 2 1932 Nina Stack, executive director; PNC (401) 944-9200 12/31/18 for capital needs 2018: 2 Bank, trustee VOLUNTEER: Volunteer commitment GIVE: Every investment of time, talent or to the March of Dimes expresses funds is one to be cherished and valued van Beuren Charitable 130 Bellevue Ave. $242.49 mil. Focused on Newport County; supports itself in many ways. In Rhode Island for its ability to make a difference in the Independent GOALS Foundation vbcfoundation.org Newport, R.I. 02840 $6.34 mil. education, health, landscapes and the 3 1986 program volunteers help the March of lives of moms, babies and families. At Archbold D. van Beuren, chair; (401) 619-5910 12/31/18 built environment Every day in Rhode Island we are working 2018: 3 Elizabeth R. Lynn, executive director Dimes carry out initiatives in research, March of Dimes, we take seriously the to improve the health of moms and babies community services, education and stewardship of gifts you have entrusted through research, education, advocacy and University of Rhode Island 79 Upper College Road $198.03 mil. Secures and manages private support advocacy. to us. Independent community services. More than 4 million South Kingstown, R.I. 02881 $24.31 mil. raised to benefit the University of 4 Foundation urifoundation.org 1957 babies were born in the United States last Local program opportunities: Beyond funds raised through 2018: 4 Lil Breul O'Rourke, president (401) 874-7900 6/30/18 Rhode Island year, and the March of Dimes helped each ❤ Mission Committee events, and every one through 80 years of research, Volunteer opportunities & below are three additional 101 Dyer St., Suite 401 $150.00 mil. Supports education, innovation and opportunities: Hassenfeld Family Foundation Community education, vaccines and breakthroughs. internships: 5 Providence, R.I. 02903 $12.00 mil. health efforts focused on children and ❤ ❤ Alan G. Hassenfeld, executive director NA With a rich legacy of accomplishment, in Event coordination Major and Planned Giving 2018: NL (401) 276-0002 12/31/18 families 2020 and beyond the March of Dimes will ❤ Fund-raising ❤ Campaign to End Premature Birth continue to fight for the health of all moms ❤ Marketing & Communications ❤ Annual Giving $121.00 mil. Portion of Balfour estate set aside in L. G. Balfour Foundation P.O. Box 1802 NA and babies. 6 $4.98 mil. perpetuity to benefit charitable Bank of America, trustee Providence, R.I. 02901 1986 2018: 5 3/31/18 organizations FUNDRAISING / EVENTS DID YOU KNOW? ❤ Premature birth is defined as birth ❤ More than 20 percent of premature Assists individuals and organizations ❤ March for Babies Catholic Foundation of Rhode 1 Cathedral Square $103.07 mil. Independent to ensure long-term financial stability before 37 weeks of pregnancy. babies are born to black women – Providence, R.I. 02879 $4.20 mil. 7 Island providencediocese.org 1983 for charitable, religious and Saturday, May 30, 2020 | Providence, RI ❤ Moms and babies in the U.S. are (401) 278-4615 6/30/18 that’s 1 in 5 babies. 2018: NL Rick Popovic, interim director educational institutions Join our thousands of supporters who facing an urgent health crisis. ❤ In this country, black and American raise funds as we show strength in ❤ Premature birth and its complications Indian/Alaska Native women are Rhode Island College Foundation 600 Mount Pleasant Ave. $36.76 mil. numbers by walking together for stronger, are the largest contributors to infant Independent Devoted to raising funds solely for 2-3 times as likely to die from a 8 ricfoundation.org Providence, R.I. 02908 $1.33 mil. death in the U.S. and globally. 1965 Rhode Island College healthier babies in Rhode Island’s and pregnancy-related cause than white 2018: 7 Edwin R. Pacheco, executive director (401) 456-8000 6/30/18 ❤ Americans lead the world in medical Southcoast’s signature walking events. women. research and care, yet the U.S. ❤ 2020 CVS Health Charity Classic ❤ 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely in Shriners of Rhode Island 1 Rhodes Place $25.70 mil. Fosters self-improvement through preterm birth rate is among the worst Independent the United States every year, costing 9 Cranston, R.I. 02905 $1.91 mil. community involvement, education, R.I. Country Club | Barrington, RI of highly developed nations. Charities Trust shrinersri.com 1993 2018: 8 Paul Healy, chairman of the board (401) 467-7100 12/31/17 leadership and moral values Be a March of Dimes volunteer partner to ❤ Pregnancy-related death has more American businesses $12 billion ensure event guests, sponsors and players than doubled over the past 25 years. annually in extra health care costs. enjoy the best of Rhode Island links golf ❤ Women of color are up to 50 percent ❤ We fund scientific research at our United Way of Rhode Island 50 Valley St. $20.00 mil. Public Invests in proven programs that work while supporting community charities. more likely to give birth prematurely Prematurity Research Centers to 10 uwri.org Providence, R.I. 02909 $10.24 mil. charity over the short term, and are scalable 2018: 12 Cortney Nicolato, CEO and president (401) 444-0600 6/30/19 1926 over the long term ❤ Signature Chefs Auction and their children can face a 130 improve the health of moms and percent higher infant death rate. babies. September 2020 | Aldrich Mansion c/o Paul A. Silver, Supports art, animals and the $19.00 mil. Warwick, RI Bafflin Foundation 100 Westminster St. Independent environment primarily in Rhode $830,000 11 Paul A. Silver; Joachim A. Weissfeld; Providence, R.I. 02903 1990 Island, Connecticut and 12/31/18 An evening of elegance and indulgence MARKET BOARD 2018: 9 Michael M. Edwards, directors (401) 274-2000 Massachusetts which combines the culinary talents of some of Rhode Island’s finest chefs with Tanya Booker, MD | Patricia Mullen | David Salit | Kevin Splaine | Samara Viner-Brown Rhoda M. Hellmann Trust f/b/o $10.99 mil. P.O. Box 1802 Independent the extraordinary generosity of corporate, $475,944 Pays out funds to beneficiaries named 12 Sibella Hellmann Fund NA Providence, R.I. 02901 1985 community and restaurant partners. 2018: 10 Bank of America, trustee 12/31/18

Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Assists medical and educational 375 Commerce Park Road $5.38 mil. Company Foundation programs, disaster relief efforts, North Kingstown, R.I. 02852 $4.76 mil. sponsored 13 oceanstatejoblot.com/charity- active-duty military and veterans, and (401) 295-2672 12/31/17 2004 Here’s to the March of Dimes Rhode Island Chapter 2018: 13 foundation others in need David Sarlitto, executive director Well and Rhode Island Free Clinic for helping mothers, babies and uninsured adults feel better. Dorcas International Institute of 645 Elmwood Ave. $4.24 mil. Adult education and workforce Independent done. Providence, R.I. 02907 $640,760 training, citizenship and immigration 14 Rhode Island diiri.org 1921 19-13762 9793127.0 9/19 2018: 14 Kathleen Cloutier, executive director (401) 784-8600 6/30/18 legal services and translating

16 | OCTOBER 2019 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n GIVING Guide 2019 | www.pbn.com www.pbn.com | GIVING Guide 2019 n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2019 | 17 Fast Facts 2019 Fast Facts 2019 CARE TRANSFORMATION COLLABORATIONS Care Transformation is the initiative to better manage our entire PCHC works hand in hand with Rhode Island Health Center populationCARE of patients TRANSFORMATION – both the patients who present for care AssociationCOLLABORATIONS on issues affecting health centers in Rhode Island Fast Facts 2019 on Carea regular Transformation basis, as iswell the initiativeas those to patients better manage who areour entirenon- andPCHC federally. works hand in hand with Rhode Island Health Center population of patients – both the patients who present for care Association on issues affecting health centers in Rhode Island adherent or unable to attend regular visits with their providers. • PCHC’s strong relationship with The Providence Center, the Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. (PCHC), founded in 1968, is the only on a regular basis, as well as those patients who are non- and federally. Discoveringadherent or innovative unable to attendways to regular deliver visits care with to theirthese providers. groups largest behavioral health center in Rhode Island, encourages Federally Qualified Heath Center (FQHC) in Providence, Rhode Island. Only 13% of of patients will lead to improved patient care, improved •optimal PCHC’s strongpatient relationship service. with The Providence Center, the PCHC’s budget comes from Federal 330 grant support; PCHC receives no direct outcomes,Discovering and innovative improved wayscost savings.to deliver care to these groups largest behavioral health center in Rhode Island, encourages of patients will lead to improved patient care, improved • PCHC’soptimal affiliationspatient service. withlocal hospitals provide patients with financial support from the City of Providence. PCHC is a member of Rhode Island Care Transformation comprehensive care. outcomes, and improved cost savings. • PCHC’s affiliations withlocal hospitals provide patients with Collaborative (RI CTC) and is actively involved in creating and PCHC is a member of Rhode Island Care Transformation • PCHCcomprehensive is an active care. member of National Association of sharing best practices for best patient outcomes. Community Health Centers. Collaborative (RI CTC) and is actively involved in creating and • PCHC is an active member of National Association of To improve the well-being of the communities we serve by providing high quality, accessible sharingCOMMUNITY best practices HEALTH for best patient CENTERS outcomes. – Community Health Centers. OUR MISSION: patient-centered care regardless of cultural background, social barriers or ability to pay. CLINICAL STATEWIDECOMMUNITY & NATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS – CLINICAL We strive STATEWIDEto make a difference & NATIONAL by helping to eliminate health US Goal for 2020 PCHC 2018 Actual Pediatric BMI Screening 54.7% 74.0% disparities,We strive responding to make a todifference diverse community by helping tohealth eliminate care needs, health US Goal for 2020 PCHC 2018 Actual PCHC Randall Square PCHC LOCATIONS PCHC Capitol Hill anddisparities, improving responding the quality to of diverse life for community the medically health underserved. care needs, BloodPediatric Pressure BMI Screening Control 54.7%61.2% 74.0%68.7% PCHC North Main With 11 facilities in Providence, PCHC is a leading economic engine contributing to the • PCHCand improving is the largest the quality of nine of lifehealth for the center medically organizations underserved. in DepressionBlood Pressure Screening Control 61.2%10% 68.7%70.0% city’s economy and community redevelopment, and provides substantial employment Rhode• PCHC Island is the that largest provide of nine care health to over center 151,000 organizations patients in in Depression Screening 10% 70.0% • NCQA recognizes the PCHC clinics as Patient Centered Medical opportunities to local residents. PCHC employs a highly skilled, compassionate, culturally theRhode state. Island that provide care to over 151,000 patients in the state. •Homes; NCQA recognizes eight of PCHC’s the PCHC clinics clinics earned as Patient additional Centered Distinction Medical PCHC Olneyville diverse workforce that is committed to improving the health status of the community. • PCHC is part of a national network of community, migrant, forHomes; Integrated eight of Behavioral PCHC’s clinics Health. earned additional Distinction homeless,• PCHC is andpart publicof a national housing network health of centers community, that migrant,serves for Integrated Behavioral Health. nearlyhomeless, 25 million and people. public housing health centers that serves • PCHC is in the top quartile for all Community Health Centers PCHC Crossroads nearly 25 million people. •in PCHC the Unitedis in the States top quartile for quality for all metrics Community across Health the lifespan.Centers PCHC Central • Awarded one of RI’s Best Places to Work 2016, 2017 and 2018. in the United States for quality metrics across the lifespan. • PCHC serves almost one in four city residents. • PCHC has earned the designation as a Health Center Quality GROWTH & EXPANSION •Leader PCHC has from earned the federal the designation government as a in Health both 2017Center and Quality 2018. • PCHC has 500 full-time and part-time employees. GROWTH & EXPANSION Leader from the federal government in both 2017 and 2018. PCHC continues to investigate ways to accommodate more • Clinical Data Analysts employed at PCHC assist with care PCHC Met School • PCHC is an IRS recognized (501) C (3) non-profit organization. patients,PCHC growcontinues services to investigate and expand ways its footprint.to accommodate more PCHC Prarie Avenue PCHC Chafee •coordination, Clinical Data patient Analysts reporting employed and clinical at PCHC outcome assist management. with care • Providence is the third largest city in New England. patients, grow services and expand its footprint. PCHC Express Care • Patient panel has grown from 36,000 to over 53,000 in the coordination, patient reporting and clinical outcome management. • Rhode Island does not have an official “City” Hospital. • Patient panel has grown from 36,000 to over 53,000 in the • PCHC participates in a Medicare Accountable Care Organization PCHC Dental, Optometry & Podiatry past nine years. •(ACO) PCHC participateswith our partners in a Medicare at Health Accountable Choice Network Care Organization in Florida. • Rhode Island does not have any county or city health departments. past nine years. • Patient visits increased from 149,259 to 226,419 in the same (ACO) with our partners at Health Choice Network in Florida. • The state health department does not offer any direct patient care services. • Patient visits increased from 149,259 to 226,419 in the same • PCHC is certified as a Rhode Island Medicaid Accountable nine-year period. •Entity, PCHC andis certified develops as new a Rhode relationships Island Medicaidto improve Accountable transitions nine-year period. Entity, and develops new relationships to improve transitions • PCHC added centralized patient care services for Care of care and ER utilization by patients. • PCHC added centralized patient care services for Care of care and ER utilization by patients. Management, referral processing and call centers. • In 2018, PCHC Ob/Gyn patients delivered 1,127 babies. This Management, referral processing and call centers. • In 2018, PCHC Ob/Gyn patients delivered 1,127 babies. This POPULATION SERVED PRIMARY CARE SERVICES represents 10% of all babies delivered in Rhode Island. • PCHC• PCHC is planningis planning to toexpand expand its its foot foot print print in in several several service service represents 10% of all babies delivered in Rhode Island. areas due to the increased demand from the ACA and lack of PCHC provides care to patients in Primary care includes services and care provided for acute and longstanding physical, areas due to the increased demand from the ACA and lack of medicalmedical providers providers in inthe the region. region. Providence and the surrounding mental and social health issues, such as chronic disease management, health LOCATIONS • PCHC• PCHC now now employs employs nearly nearly 500 500 people people and and has has grown grown more more communities. PCHC is the safety screenings, disease prevention, health promotion, as well as care of common medical Main Office - 375 Allens Avenue thanthan 10% 10% in thein the past past two two years. years. Main Office - 375 Allens Avenue net provider for people facing problems as seen by a team of health care professionals. AdminAdmin Office -- 695695 EddyEddy Street Street • PCHC• PCHC Randall Randall Square Square opened opened in in August August 2017 2017 and and expanded expanded Clinics:Clinics: major financial, social, cultural, and • PCHC SERVICES include family and adult medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, in 2018in 2018 to meetto meet patient patient demand. demand. CapitolCapitol Hill - 4040 CandaceCandace Street Street language barriers to quality, affordable ob-gyn, asthma/allergy care, optometry, podiatry, dental care and health education. • PCHC• PCHC Olneyville Olneyville expanded expanded hours hours to to accommodate accommodate an an Express Express CentralCentral - 239 CranstonCranston StreetStreet primary care. carecare clinic. clinic. • PCHC OPTOMETRY and PCHC PODIATRY are located on the Prairie Avenue campus ChafeeChafee - One WarrenWarren WayWay (off (off Allens Allens Ave.) Ave.) In 2018, PCHC had: in newly renovated medical space on the second floor of the Dental tower. • PCHC• PCHC has has acquired acquired land land at at 31 31 Atwood Atwood Street Street in in the the Olneyville Olneyville CrossroadsCrossroads - 160160 BroadBroad Street Street neighborhoodneighborhood and and is buildingis building a newa new 26,500 26,500 square square foot foot clinic, clinic, NorthNorth Main - 530530 NorthNorth MainMain Street Street • PCHC DENTAL has primary location on Prairie Avenue campus with 22 dental chairs PCHCPCHC Atwood. Atwood. 53,969 unique patients OlneyvilleOlneyville - 100 CurtisCurtis StreetStreet to serve children and pregnant patients. A second dental clinic is located at PCHC PrairiePrairie Avenue -- 355355 PrairiePrairie Avenue Avenue Crossroads and serves adult patients. LOCAL BOARD CONTROL 226,415 total patient visits LOCAL BOARD CONTROL RandallRandall Square -- OneOne RandallRandall Square Square • PCHC EXPRESS, located on the Prairie Avenue campus, is open seven days per WhileWhile PCHC PCHC collaborates collaborates with with state state and and local local agencies, agencies, TheThe Met School -- 325325 PublicPublic Street Street hospitals and other community partners, PCHC’s Board of patients under age 18 week plus weekday evenings to provide care for urgent problems to new and current hospitals and other community partners, PCHC’s Board of Specialty Clinics: 19,692 Directors is responsible for the organization’s overall operation, Specialty Clinics: patients when their primary care provider is unavailable. PCHC now offers a second Directors is responsible for the organization’s overall operation, DentalDental - 335R PrairiePrairie AvenueAvenue (3rd (3rd & & 4th 4th floor) floor) management,management, and and control. control. 90% of patients at or below 200% Express clinic location at PCHC Olneyville. ExpressExpress Care -- 355355 PrairiePrairie Avenue Avenue • A local 15-member Board of Directors governs PCHC. Optometry - 335R Prairie Avenue (2nd floor) of Federal Poverty Level • A local 15-member Board of Directors governs PCHC. Optometry - 335R Prairie Avenue (2nd floor) • INSURANCE ASSITANCE: PCHC offers assistance with health insurance applications • More than half of board members are PCHC patients. Podiatry - 335R Prairie Avenue (2nd floor) and accepts most types of health insurance, or charges for services based on a • More than half of board members are PCHC patients. Podiatry - 335R Prairie Avenue (2nd floor) 9% of patients are uninsured sliding fee schedule. PCHC offers care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. www.ProvidenceCHC.orgwww.ProvidenceCHC.org

18 | OCTOBER 2019 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n GIVING Guide 2019 | www.pbn.com www.pbn.com | GIVING Guide 2019 n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2019 | 19 the money get put back,” she said. New tax code But she said Amos House, with an Fruits, veggies of their labor annual budget of about $5.5 million, has a diverse base of donors and is not depen- dent on just a few corporations or wealthy causes concern SORTING IT OUT: Rhode Island Commu- individuals. “It keeps us stable,” she said. nity Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff, right, BY ANDY SMITH | Contributing Writer Salter said an advantage of working talks with Milany Romero, a volunteer within a small state such as Rhode Island from Citizens Bank who is inspecting and organizations in Rhode Island – and across is that there is so much access to poten- sorting a shipment of bananas. tial donors, both large and small. On the PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY the country – are facing new challenges other hand, everyone has the same access, when it comes to raising money. and there are plenty of nonprofits doing NONPROFIT important work that are looking for funds Christine Pellegri, president of the (Pellegri explained that even though happy that individuals and families in from a relatively small population. Association of Fundraising Profession- she works in Massachusetts, she lives need will now benefit from fresh vegeta- als Rhode Island Chapter, said data in Rhode Island and has spent much of bles from our garden.” from the Fundraising Effectiveness her career in the Ocean State, which Recent advances in food-retail tech- Project indicates a 7% decline in chari- is why she belongs to Rhode Island’s ‘[Many] who used nology have forced some changes in the table donations across the nation in AFP chapter.) way the food bank operates. As retailers 2019. The Rhode Island chapter of the As- have become more efficient in managing Why? One of the reasons, she said, sociation of Fundraising Professionals to itemize charitable their inventory, Schiff explained, they is a 2017 change in the tax code, which has about 130 members who work for a now have less food to donate, forcing the roughly doubled the standard deduc- wide range of nonprofit organizations, deductions don’t agency to purchase a larger amount of the tion, up to $12,200 for individuals and including in social services, the arts, food it distributes – a challenge that also $24,400 for couples in 2019. That means health care and education. have to do that presents opportunity. that unless your itemized deductions, Jessica Salter, chief philanthropy “One advantage of acquiring food our- including charitable giving, exceeds officer for Amos House in Providence, anymore.’ selves is that we can choose the healthiest those numbers, there’s no sense in said it might take a few years before options for the people we serve,” Schiff BY JOHN A. LAHTINEN | Contributing Writer itemizing. the true impact of the tax changes CHRISTINE PELLEGRI, said. “The majority of the guests who “A lot of people who used to itemize become apparent. Many nonprofits, in- Association of Fundraising come to our pantries represent vulnerable charitable deductions don’t have to do average, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank serves nearly populations [such as] children and se- cluding Amos House, see their biggest Professionals Rhode Island chapter that anymore. So charitable contribu- gifts in the last quarter of the year, and 55,000 Rhode Islanders each month across its network of 168 niors, so it’s critical that they have access to nutritious food to keep them healthy tions don’t decrease their tax liabili- that hasn’t rolled around yet for 2019. member agencies. ty,” Pellegri said. Amos House got its start as a soup So how should people determine where and thriving.” She said tax benefits are hardly the kitchen, and although its services to give? ON Despite a decade of economic in Providence, which features loading In the end, Schiff knows that a healthy main reason people give to charity, have greatly expanded since then, its Salter and Pellegri both advised to growth, food bank officials say the docks, forklifts, walk-in coolers, an community is a flourishing one and a key but it can be a deciding factor. So can continued association with feeding find a cause you care about, and do your number of people seeking assistance at oversized freezer and a fleet of eight component to that is having enough nutri- generalized worries about the econo- the hungry prompts donations around homework. local food pantries has remained pretty transport trucks. tious food to eat. my, even if economic indicators are Thanksgiving and Christmas.­ “There is no shortage of great organi- steady in recent years because many Not surprisingly, an operation of “At every one of our food pantries and still reasonably positive. Salter said corporate contributions zations doing great things,” Pellegri said. are still not earning enough to pay all this size leans on a strong team of meal sites, we follow the mantra ‘All are Pellegri, senior advancement are still feeling the aftereffects of the “Look at their websites, check them on of their bills, particularly those who volunteers. welcome,’ ” Schiff said. “We try to reduce officer for University of Massachusetts 2008 recession. At the time, she said, Guide Star [a website that provides data work low-wage, part-time jobs. “Volunteers are critical to our suc- the barriers to receiving service so that Dartmouth, said she has not seen a a lot of corporations cut back on their on nonprofits]. Or just call them up – we “There’s a misperception that we cess,” Schiff said. “When food is donat- everyone feels comfortable when they decline in contributions so far at the charitable giving, and for many it nev- love to talk to donors.” only serve people who are homeless or ed to the food bank, it needs to be in- walk through the doors. We often hear university, but some Rhode Island er grew back to pre-recession levels. Some people, Pellegri said, like to desperately in need. That is a part of spected and sorted before it goes back from guests that they didn’t know what nonprofits have expressed concern. “When a budget gets cut, rarely does check the percentage of funds that go to the population, but there are also many out into the community. All of that to expect the first time they walked into a administrative costs. But she said that working people who simply can’t earn work is done here in our warehouse by pantry. They are scared and unsure since figure by itself can be deceiving – differ- enough and need help,” said Andrew volunteers. We have a combination of many of them have never needed to seek ent fundraising methods have different Schiff, food bank CEO. “When people individuals and corporate groups who assistance. But, once they get through that costs and yield different results. The most are in need of assistance, they rely on schedule time to help us out all week initial fear, they are so pleased with the important thing, she said, is ask what the a number of sources to access adequate long. It’s a great way to give back to the assistance and support they receive.” n organization is doing in the community, food for their families, including their community.” and what kind of results it achieves. own earnings, federal assistance … One such corporate supporter is Fi- “Philanthropy is not about asking for school meals, and our network of food delity Investments Inc., which recently money,” Salter said. “It’s about connect- pantries and meal sites. We are part of donated 400 pounds of fresh vegetables ing peoples’ passion to a place where it this safety net that ensures that no one from its new 1.6-acre Decotis Organic ‘We are very happy can make a difference.” n goes hungry. Even with these resourc- Farm at Fidelity’s Smithfield campus. es, thousands of Rhode Islanders are Fidelity, which created the farm to [the needy] will now still missing meals.” offset produce costs, reduce its carbon MEAL PREP: Jessica Salter, chief Last year, the nonprofit food bank footprint and provide healthier meals benefit from philanthropy officer at Amos House in distributed almost 12 million pounds for its employees, has committed to Providence, chats with kitchen manager of food – that’s about 225,000 pounds donate 25% of its annual harvest to Douglas Spikes before serving the needy a week – from its food pantries and those in need. fresh vegetables food at the nonprofit. Salter says the full meal sites. In addition to acquiring “Fidelity has a strong relationship impact of recent tax code changes on food from growers, retailers, whole- with the [food bank],” said Ashlee from our garden.’ charitable contributions at Amos House salers and manufacturers, the agency ­Accetta, Fidelity’s community rela- ASHLEE ACCETTA, remains to be seen. relies on the generosity of community tions manager. “A handful of times a PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY donors. Operations originate from the year, volunteers are on-site at the food Fidelity Investments Inc. food bank’s 75,000-square-foot facility bank to package meals. We are very community relations manager

20 | OCTOBER 2019 | PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS n GIVING Guide 2019 | www.pbn.com www.pbn.com | GIVING Guide 2019 n PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | OCTOBER 2019 | 21 Helping with heartTM. From the combined power of 9,900 retail locations, approximately 1,100 walk-in medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with more than 102 million plan members, to a dedicated senior pharmacy-care business serving more than 1 million patients per year, we’re making quality care more accessible and affordable for all. And, we’re expanding specialty pharmacy services and traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services that serve 38 million people a year. MISSION STATEMENT The Rhode Island Free Clinic’s mission is to provide free, comprehensive medical care 655 Broad Street ❤ Providence, RI 02907 ❤ 401.274.6347 ❤ rifreeclinic.org and preventive health services to adults who have no health insurance and cannot afford those services; and to serve as an educational training site for FUNDRAISING / EVENTS aspiring health care professionals. FUNDRAISING: The Clinic relies on supporters to raise the $1.3 million that sustains our work each year. With no fees for service, we leverage $6.2 million worth of supplies and services to patients. Ways to help include: 1. Make your own gift to support the Clinic MARIE GHAZAL MARK GIM 2. Volunteer as a physician, dentist, medical personnel, Spanish interpreter, or CEO Board President administrative volunteer 3. Join our Founders’ Society, Healing Hands or Friends for Life monthly giving program NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 4. Ask your employer about workplace giving or matching gifts 8: FTE 8: AmeriCorps VISTAs EVENTS: The Clinic hosts an annual Founders’ Event which raises over $130,000 for patient services. Thanks to those who made this event possible and a special thanks 1999 to all who donated generously! If you would like to help and sponsor next year’s event 401 Established in 1999 by former First Lady Stephanie please contact Dereck Johns at 401.400.0976. Chafee. The Clinic celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019. OPPORTUNITIES At the heart of the Clinic’s award winning model are volunteers, community partners, ANNUAL REVENUE * donors, and a dedicated board who generously share their talents, resources, and * The Clinic raises 100% of its $1.3 million time with the Clinic’s staff to ensure the cost effective and efficient delivery of patient- operating budget from donations. centered health care for RI adults who need it most. Each year the Clinic mobilizes 700+ Our patients receive care at no cost. With this $1.3 volunteers in order to coordinate 8,000+ patient visits. million, the Clinic leverages an additional $6.2 million The Clinic currently seeks volunteer Spanish Interpreters to help provide linguistically- in in-kind donations of good and services each year. sensitive care to Spanish speaking patients. For more information on Spanish interpreting at the Clinic, contact Maria Giraldo at GIVES GOALS [email protected] or 401.274.6347 x209. INCREASED NUMBER OF PATIENTS. In order to meet the needs of uninsured RI GIVE April 1, 2020 adults, the Clinic is increasing capacity to Thanks to generous donors, the cost of a year of patient care at the Clinic is just $500 welcome 50+ new patients each month. We per person rather than the estimated national average of $8,000+. We are grateful are actively recruiting volunteer Primary Care to hundreds of volunteers and community partners who give generously to make a powered by Providers and Dentists to see new patients. healthier future for Rhode Island. If you would like a tour of the clinic or have a question SHARE OUR WORK WITH THE PUBLIC. about donating, please call Dereck Johns 401.400.0976 or email [email protected]. United Way of Rhode Island The Affordable Care Act does not provide all of RI with healthcare. There are still over BOARD MEMBERS 50,000 uninsured RI adults. The Clinic serves a need in our community and helps make OFFICERS: Mark Gim, Board President | Carrie Bridges Féliz, MPH, Vice President our state healthier. Jeffrey Chase-Lubitz, Esq., Secretary | William Fitzgerald, Treasurer Interested in volunteering? Contact Karen Ha at Caroline Troise, MD, Medical Director [email protected] or 401.274.6347 x327. MEMBERS: Jehanne Bjornebye, Esq. | Andrew Davis, Esq. | Domenic Delmonico IT’S MORE THAN A DAY, IT’S A MOVEMENT. Jerry Fingerut, MD | George Greer | Whitney F. Hardy | Michele Lederberg 11% Events Herbert Rakatansky, MD | Philip Rizzuto, MD Join us on 4/1/2020 to create something big for 1% Other 27% Foundations Rhode Island: the largest day of giving in state history. 26% Corporations www.uwri.org/401Gives 35% Individuals

Here’s to the March of Dimes Rhode Island Chapter Well and Rhode Island Free Clinic for helping mothers, done. babies and uninsured adults feel better.

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2019 Organization Website Address Revenue rank President/executive director Phone Fiscal year ending Type of organization

1 Union Station Rhode Island Foundation $76.50 mil. Providence, R.I. 02903 Nonprofit funder 1 rifoundation.org 12/31/18 2018: 1 Neil D. Steinberg, CEO and president (401) 274-4564

155 Plan Way Plan International USA $76.15 mil. Warwick, R.I. 02886 Child-focused international-development organization 2 planusa.org 6/30/18 2018: 3 Tessie San Martin, CEO and president (401) 738-5600 People Acting in Community 166 William St. Community action agency devoted to assisting $64.49 mil. Endeavors Inc. paceinfo.org New Bedford, Mass. 02740 families to become self-sufficient through social 3 6/30/18 Steven W. Ponte, president; Pamela (508) 999-9920 services and advocacy 2018: 4 Kuechler, executive director Women United work on one 1085 North Main St. B Supports patients and their families through all $62.91 mil. 4 HopeHealth hopehealthco.org Providence, R.I. 02904 stages of illness, providing home care, palliative care, Diana Franchitto, CEO and president 12/31/18 2018: 2 (401) 415-4200 hospice care and grief support powerful cause: improving the lives 171 Service Ave. Thundermist Health Center $55.08 mil. Community health center with facilities in South Warwick, R.I. 02886 5 thundermisthealth.org 8/31/18 Kingstown, West Warwick and Woonsocket 2018: 5 Jeanne LaChance, CEO and president (401) 767-4100 of children.

2364 Post Road, Suite 100 Adult day health centers, apartments for seniors and Saint Elizabeth Community $45.90 mil. Warwick, R.I. 02886 mobility-impaired adults, assisted living, rehab and 6 stelizabethcommunity.org 12/31/18 2018: 6 Steven J. Horowitz, CEO and president (401) 773-7400 nursing care

550 Romano Vineyard Way Edesia Inc. edesianutrition.org $38.36 mil. Manufacturer of ready-to-use therapeutic and North Kingstown, R.I. 02852 7 Navyn Salem, founder and CEO; Ron 12/31/17 supplemental food for malnourished children 2018: 16 Yanku, plant operations manager (401) 272-5521

Comprehensive Community Action 311 Doric Ave. Behavioral health counseling and dental care $34.00 mil. Cranston, R.I. 02910 services, education, family health services and 8 Program comcap.org 6/30/19 2018: 8 Joanne McGunagle, CEO and president (401) 467-9610 support programs, heating and food assistance

East Bay Community Action 19 Broadway Health and human-services provider offering Head $33.00 mil. Newport, R.I. 02840 Start, family health/dental services, youth programs 9 Program ebcap.org 6/30/18 2018: 7 Dennis Roy, CEO and president (401) 847-7821 and senior services

1 Father DeValles Blvd. Bristol Elder Services $32.24 mil. Nonprofit organization designated as an aging- Fall River, Mass. 02723 10 bristolelder.org 6/30/18 services access point and a regional agency on aging 2018: 9 Nancy Munson, CEO (508) 675-2101

153 Summer St. $29.51 mil. 11 Children's Friend cfsri.org Providence, R.I. 02903 Child-support nonprofit David Caprio, CEO and president 12/31/18 2018: 11 (401) 276-4300

Community Care Alliance 800 Clinton St. Assists and supports people experiencing economic $29.27 mil. communitycareRI.org Woonsocket, R.I. 02895 insecurity, mental illness and addiction, housing 12 6/30/18 Benedict F. Lessing Jr., CEO and (401) 235-6077 issues and trauma-related concerns 2018: NL president

3057 Acushnet Ave. Human-service agency providing mental health Child & Family Services Inc. $28.65 mil. New Bedford, Mass. 02745 counseling, adoption, psychiatry and specialized 13 child-familyservices.org 6/30/18 2018: 10 Anne Sampaio, executive director (508) 742-1033 family support programs

PACE Organization of Rhode 225 Chapman St. $24.80 mil. Assists and cares for older adults with significant Providence, R.I. 02905 14 Island pace-ri.org 6/30/18 health needs 2018: NL Joan Kwiatkowski, CEO (401) 490-6566

J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial 3445 Post Road Clinical, educational, residential and employment $24.57 mil. Warwick, R.I. 02886 services for children and adults with developmental 15 Center trudeaucenter.org 12/31/18 2018: 12 Judith A. Sullivan, CEO (401) 739-2700 disabilities

101 Rock St. Family Service Association $24.55 mil. Social-service agency providing an integrated system Fall River, Mass. 02720 16 frfsa.org 6/30/18 of services for children, adults and the elderly 2018: 13 Carol A. Nagle, CEO and president (508) 677-3822 JOIN US. 438 East Main Road Nonprofit providing services for adults with Looking Upwards Inc. $24.21 mil. Middletown, R.I. 02842 intellectual/developmental disabilities and children 17 lookingupwards.org 6/30/18 For more information, contact Anita Oliver at 2018: NL Carrie W. Miranda, executive director (401) 847-0960 with diverse needs [email protected] or (401) 444-0678. VNA of Care New England 51 Health Lane Medicare- and Medicaid-certified visiting nurse, home $22.70 mil. vnacarenewengland.org Warwick, R.I. 02886 health care and hospice agency, accredited by the 18 9/30/18 Kathleen Peirce, president and (401) 737-6050 Joint Commission 2018: 15 executive director 1 Reflects revenue for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care and HopeHealth Visiting Nurse.

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BY SUSAN SHALHOUB | Contributing Writer for a year now, ample time to observe that millennials give differently. She said they like to learn before they leap, in in Rhode Island and Massachusetts’ ways that usually involve technology. Bristol County contribute to nonprofit “They are information driven,” she efforts and philanthropic endeavors, said. “Their first gadget was an iPod and MILLENNIALS they are digital natives, with information but they do it differently than other groups outside of the 23-38 age a key attribute.” bracket, according to industry leaders. Her organization’s Young Leaders Volunteering is their main form of service. Circle was founded in 2008 with a goal of mobilizing millennials around having a Whether they are stocking shelves at employees see a good quality of life in the positive community impact. a food pantry, helping children improve region. Vasconcellos said healthy levels Communication is also important to their literacy, cleaning cages at an of giving in a community can not only them, she noted, with a need for connect- TALKING POINTS: Marcela Betancur, center, executive director of animal shelter or fundraising for the attract employees but keep them here. edness and storytelling. “Our marketing the Latino Policy Institute, hosts a “community conversation” with homeless, millennial philanthropy is This bridge between community efforts have had to change. Millennials other millennials on behalf of United Way of Rhode Island at Rog- more than a nice thing to have happen. service and keeping young people in the have not been the only thing driving that er Williams University’s Providence campus. At left is Jonathan It’s important to the area’s business econ- area also is seen by the group Millennial but helped to foster it,” Nicolato said. Martinez, senior program manager of CYCLE at RWU. At right is omy, said John Vasconcellos, president RI, which aims to create a community Social media, of course, is a big part RWU law student Amy Greer. of the Community Foundation of South- for millennial professionals to network, of that storytelling. Even within that PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY eastern Massachusetts Inc. – and it’s grow and stay in the Ocean State. Accord- medium, nonprofits reassess and pivot important that nonprofits tailor outreach ing to the organization, there are nearly when needed. Hugh Minor, the food bank’s communications director. to best engage them. Certain hooks, such 300,000 millennials in Rhode Island. Vasconcellos said his group has Nonprofit leaders say millennials are especially drawn to as storytelling and equity causes, tend to And United Way of Rhode Island has started using Instagram, which is said causes that involve equity, such as civil rights, pay equity, attract them best. groups such as its Young Leaders Circle to resonate with millennials more than diversity and inclusion. Why does millennial engagement to bridge millennials with their commu- Facebook. Rhode Island Community Food Latino Policy Institute Executive Director Marcela Betancur, matter? nity and volunteerism opportunities. Bank has done the same. “We are always 30, is the first millennial to hold the top post at the institute, The ability of companies to find good Cortney Nicolato has been CEO and looking at different ways to get our mes- Team Roger Williams University employees can dependFAME on whether those president of United Way of Rhode Island sage out there” to reach millennials, said part of . Betancur had a full range of experience even before coming to the institute, which research- es the Latino experience, including matters of inclusion and representation. TeamFAME – a program of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Having immigrated to Central Falls from Colombia at age 12, she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and public 194 Bellevue Avenue ❤ Newport, RI 02840 ❤ 401.324.4057 ❤ www.tennisfame.com/teamfame administration. Betancur has worked in affordable housing, as a civil-rights lobbyist and as a freelance policy and program ad- COMMUNITY IMPACT: viser for organizations such as the Economic Progress Institute of Rhode Island. Team FAME TeamFAME provides students attending Newport Future Aces Modeling Excellence In addition to being drawn to equity causes, Betancur agrees Public Schools a positive, fun, and nurturing that millennials are more likely to volunteer before or instead environment with a focus on academic enrichment of contributing dollars to a charity. “Young people are, most of and physical fitness. With 63% of public middle the time, willing and able to give time first,” she said. school students in Newport at or below poverty Bentancur said there may be a practical reason for that. level TeamFAME provides an additional resource to “In my young professional life, I’ve been invested in support this underserved population. young-leader organizations and several other boards,” Betan- TeamFAME students benefit from additional emotional support, a safe place to go after cur said, but it wasn’t always feasible to write checks to them school, a healthy meal at every session, assistance with homework, establishment of all because earlier in her career her financial situation was healthy habits and learning what it takes to make better choices both on and off the court. more precarious. MARGUERITE MARANO TODD MARTIN Vasconcellos said that millennial volunteers go through Director, TeamFAME ITHF CEO GIVING OPPORTUNITIES different stages of their lives and give back in different ways. “Seeds I am planting now take root in the next few years,” he Volunteer Your Time If you enjoy working with children in an academic setting and have ABOUT said. “Philanthropy is a long game.” a natural ability to foster an environment of learning, teamwork, and building relationships, Minor said the food bank is ramping up to build those long- The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s please consider volunteering. National Junior Tennis & Learning Chapter, term relationships. His group started hosting Food Bank After Volunteers serve as academic tutors and play TeamFAME, provides out-of-school activities Hours this year, where millennials can do business network- a supporting and nurturing role as they assist ing, socialize and volunteer, with cocktails. and resources to all kids (regardless students with homework, reading practice, and of income, race, or gender), by putting “What we see is that they come in first as volunteers. Once math skills, while helping to develop their social/ they get connected, they may become donors, but we under- rackets in the hands of youth who wouldn’t emotional and study habits. stand that that starts slowly,” he said. otherwise have the opportunity. Give Today Your donation has a direct impact: Nicolato said building those connections to millennials is PURPOSE: To Inspire future leaders through $100 A week of healthy snacks for all students worth it. character education, academic enrichment, $250 Educational supplies for year-long programs “One of the things I absolutely love about millennials is that $500 A week of transportation for all students and healthy living. they tend to be community builders,” said Nicolato. “They have $1,000 Summer scholarship for one student aspirations for it to be the best place possible and are willing to VISION: Building community through tennis. $5,000 Year-long scholarship for one student roll up their sleeves.” n

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nail at a time, one piece of plywood at a time, the Washington County community comes together for one common goal: Help those ONE less fortunate have a roof over their heads. For close to 30 years, the South County Habitat for Humanity, based in Charlestown, has provided such homes with the help of local businesses, volunteers and other community members in order to increase affordable housing in the area. The worldwide organization has built 69 homes since the Rhode Island chapter was established in 1990, according to Colin PITCHING IN: MetLife employees Haley Cuddy, left, senior market- Penney, executive director for South County Habitat for Hu- ing research consultant, and Tim Bowen, assistant vice president of manity, with approximately 13 homes being built in the last five claims, work on building a house in Exeter for a project overseen by years within all of the Washington County communities except South County Habitat for Humanity. for New Shoreham. PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO “We’ve been the only game in town for Washington County for affordable-home ownership,” Penney said. “There are other organizations around the state and town [offering] options for provided a $25,000 grant to help finance its construction. rentals, but we’re the only one doing long-term, permanent “We would be absolutely lost without our business partner- homeownership programs. It’s had a great impact.” ships,” Penney said. “At least 50% of funds for every home we Each home takes approximately five to six months for the build do come from the community, from folks [such as] MetLife organization and volunteers to build, start to finish, Penney said. and other corporate sponsors.” He said about 500 to 600 individuals offer their time and labor to Penney also said the organization is currently planning construct these homes. various events and initiatives as part of South County Habitat PCLEmployees Giving Guidefrom Metropolitan Ad 1.3:PCL Life Giving Insurance Guide Co. Ad spent 10/7/19 time in 4:12for Humanity’sPM Page 1 30th anniversary, including a gala to be held in August constructing a new home in Exeter. The company also April 2020 at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown. n

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