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Mission Statement
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England builds girls of courage , confidence , and character , who make the world a better place .
Background Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world . Through our programs , Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves in a safe space as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges .
Brag Lines GSSNE serves over 3,700 youth members with the help of 2,500 volunteers .
Delivers free programming to 600 youth in traditionally underserved communities .
More than 700 Girl Scouts experienced the magic of summer camp at our two camp properties .
Pay it Forward Donate , volunteer or sponsor to support today ’ s Girl Scouts as they build leadership skills and realize their bright , bold futures .
Wish list Sponsor our events
Attend Cookies & Cocktails in March !
Volunteer your time and talents Purchase Girl Scout Cookies Donate at gssne . org / donate
Join our Alum Network gssne . org / alum
Upcoming Events Cookies & Cocktails March 6 Farm Fresh RI , Providence gssne . org / cookiesandcocktails
Girl Scout Cookie Season Mid-January through March gssne . org / cookies
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
500 Greenwich Ave . Warwick , RI 02886 401-331-4500 / 800-331-0149 gssne . org
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Mission Statement
Reach Out and Read Rhode Island ’ s mission is to strengthen all families with young children through guidance from medical clinicians about nurturing relationships through shared reading .
background Reach Out and Read RI partners with nearly seventy pediatric sites to promote daily reading aloud from birth . At every well-child visit , children receive an age-appropriate book and caregivers gain essential literacy resources .
Brag lines For more than twenty-five years , RORRI has provided 1M + books to RI families , supporting 50K + children annually . Shared reading builds literacy skills , strengthens caregiver-pediatrician relationships , and enhances pediatricians ’ joy in practice .
Pay it forward Our mission relies on the support of corporate sponsors , foundations and individual donors . Their gifts ensure we can continue helping families build strong relationships and prepare our youngest children for academic and lifelong success .
Wish List Follow us on social media Join our email list
Be an ambassador for Reach Out and Read Rhode Island
Attend our annual events
Read aloud every day beginning at birth
Upcoming events Annual Celebration Fundraiser
READ and ROMP A FREE family literacy event .
Follow us on social media to find out more about RORRI ’ s upcoming events .
Reach Out and Read Rhode Island
134 Thurbers Ave ., Suite 207 Providence , RI 02905 401-331-1967 @ reachoutandreadri rorri . org A world where every child is read to every day .
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