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Mission Statement
The Alzheimer’ s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’ s and all other dementia— by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Mission Statement
Background
As the world’ s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’ s care, support and research, we are committed to serving the 27,000 people living with Alzheimer’ s in Rhode Island. We also offer care and support services for more than 36,000 family and friends across the state who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’ s or another dementia.
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In 2025, Rhode Islanders raised over $ 665,000 to support research and care and support programs by supporting our five Walk to End Alzheimer’ s events across the state.
There was over $ 1.6 million in active research funding awarded to RI researchers through our International Research Grants Program.
Our 24 / 7 Helpline fielded over 1,000 calls from Rhode Islanders, providing callers with guidance, support and access to local resources.
Foster Forward empowers Rhode Island youth and families impacted by foster care to build stable, independent futures through essential supports in housing, workforce development, financial literacy, mentorship and resources provided through our Community Storefront and youth-centered programs.
Background Foster Forward delivers interconnected, evidence-based programs supporting youth and families impacted by foster care. Specializing in transition-age youth, we center lived experience to design supports that promote stability, independence and meaningful long-term outcomes.
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• We served over 500 clients in 2024.
• Our Works Wonders ® program continues to expand nationally through replication partnerships.
• New housing developments, including Melrose II and Center City, will create additional units for youth aging out of foster care.
Pay it Forward Your support provides housing, career readiness and essential stability for youth aging out of foster care. Every contribution strengthens their path to independence and helps Rhode Island’ s young people thrive.
Wish List
Walk to End Alzheimer’ s volunteers and committee members
Public policy volunteers / advocates
Education and support group volunteers
Fast Facts
• More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’ s disease
• More than 16 million family members and friends provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’ s and other dementias in the United States
• Alzheimer’ s is the most expensive disease in America
Alzheimer’ s Association Rhode Island Chapter
245 Waterman St., Suite 306 Providence, RI 02906 401-421-0008 alz. org / RI
Donna McGowan Executive Director
Wish List Make a financial gift.
Donate clothing to our Storefront Volunteer as a Mentor
Become a Works Wonders Employer Partner
Become a Landlord Partner Sign up for our newsletter Follow us: @ fosterforward
Upcoming Events
401Gives April 1
Annual Gala Sept. 12
Annual Holiday Gifts Campaign
Foster Forward
55 South Brow St., East Providence, RI 02914 401-438-3900 fosterforward. net
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