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Mission Statement
Our mission is to ensure youth have access to the motivational and supportive relationships they need to grow into confident , successful adults . We believe that every individual can expand their possibilities through these caring connections . Potential is universal but opportunity is not , and together we can change that through mentorship .
Brag Lines 5,000 youth statewide are served through our programs where mentoring occurs in schools and the community . Through the technical assistance we provide to 53 programs statewide , 954 adults and 247 youth were trained in how to engage in meaningful mentorship practices . MENTOR Rhode Island is the state ’ s only technical assistance provider for the National Mentoring Resource Center , helping organizations create or improve youth development and mentoring programs .
Pay It Forward 92 % of youth who are mentored are more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities ; 75 % are more likely to hold a leadership position in a club or sports team ; and 58 % say their mentor supported their mental health . Still , statistics show us that 1 in 3 youth grow up without a supportive adult in their lives – we call it the Mentoring Gap . With your support , we can make a difference !
WISHLIST
Monthly donors : mentorRI . org / donors
Event sponsorships Corporate partnerships Mentor volunteers
Gift cards for program families
UPCOMING EVENTS 15th Frozen Clam Dip & Obstaplunge Saturday , January 4 , 2025 Goddard Memorial State Park mentorri . org / frozenclam /
18th Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring Friday , April 11 , 2025 Rhodes on the Pawtuxet mentorri . org / dancing
Mentor Rhode Island
875 Centerville Rd ., Bldg . 3 , Unit 9 Warwick , RI 02886 401-732-7700 jachin @ mentorRI . org mentorRI . org
MISSION Statement
Children ’ s Wishes is a Rhode Island-based organization committed to providing life-enhancing experiences to children facing significant medical challenges . Our Wish Granting approach involves the entire family to build lasting relationships along the way .
Background Founded in 2009 after the merger of a Massachusetts organization , Children ’ s Wishes has an amazing Wish Granting program and also provides ongoing support to families long after the Wish .
Brag Lines In 2017 , we expanded our Family Programming to include offerings for the entire family . From gatherings to a special surprise when someone isn ’ t feeling well , we ’ re there to support families in whatever way we can !
Pay it Forward Your contribution will help make dreams come true for kids who are facing the challenge of a lifetime ! By supporting our Wish Kids and their families , you too become part of our Wish Family .
Wish list
$ 25 Amazon gift cards for Wish Kid visits
Books for Words for Wishes library
Princess and superhero costumes for Brynn ’ s Closet
Craft supplies for Crafty Kids activities
Travel supplies and games for Wish Travel
Cooking and baking supplies for Blake ’ s Kitchen chefs
New and gently used golf clubs , bags and balls for our On Par Golf Academy
Gift cards for our parents to give them a night out or a relaxing spa experience
iPad donations for our Connect Fund
Children ’ s Wishes
2364 Post Rd ., Suite 200 Warwick , RI 02886 childrens-wishes . org
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