SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Mission Statement:
The YMCA of Pawtucket strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Serving families across Pawtucket, Lincoln, Coventry and surrounding areas, the Y offers affordable programs, child care, camps and wellness services that empower all individuals to thrive.
Background:
Founded in 1889, the YMCA of Pawtucket has served Rhode Island for more than a century. What began as a small community initiative has grown into a multi-branch association providing youth programs, childcare, wellness, and vital community services.
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The YMCA of Pawtucket goes beyond gym and swim, providing over $ 1.4 million in annual scholarships and offering impactful programs like Shower on the Move, Livestrong, Pedaling for Parkinson’ s, Hope Market trips and more to strengthen our community.
Pay It Forward:
Through your generous and tax-deductible support of the YMCA of Pawtucket, you help expand access to child care, camp, wellness and essential community programs, ensuring more families receive life-changing opportunities that strengthen our community and inspire lasting positive change.
Wish List:
Financial Contributions
Corporate Sponsors Event Sponsors Shower on the Move Donations Volunteers
YMCA of Pawtucket
8 Summer St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-727-7515
ymcapawtucket. org
Mission Statement
The mission of the Nonviolence Institute is to create, by word and example, a community that uses the principles and practices of nonviolence to prevent, interrupt and heal violence and to uplift the community.
Background Founded twenty-five years ago on Providence’ s South Side amid rising violence, NVI began as a nonviolence training organization and has since evolved into a comprehensive violence-prevention and intervention agency serving individuals, families and communities.
brag lines Provide 24 / 7 support to 90 percent of community-violence victims statewide as they navigate the grieving and healing process.
Train community members in the principles and practices of nonviolence.
Partner with schools and agencies to introduce / expand nonviolence education.
Pay it Forward Through all our work, we remain grounded in our core belief that nonviolence is both a philosophy and a practical tool for change— and that safer, more just communities begin by empowering those most directly impacted by violence.
Wish List
Support our mission with a financial gift.
Create lasting impact by becoming a monthly donor.
Partner with us as an event sponsor
Stay connected— follow us on social media
Lead with us by joining our board
Nonviolence Institute
265 Oxford St., Providence, RI 02905 401-785-2320 nonviolenceinstitute. org facebook. com / nonviolenceinstitute instagram. com / nonviolenceinstitute
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