Community Services/Non-Profits near Charlestown, RI

“Love volunteering at RIcan...fabulous folks to work with and a great worthy cause. Almost 9 years now,and a couple other volunteers are going on 20 years. That speaks volumes!”

“Join the talented artists, educators and funders on Thursday night Mix and Mingle .Everyone was welcoming, insightful , interesting and informative .It was a night to form connections and inspire each other ! I shall be back . Thank you. Kate, Member of the North Kingstown Arts Council”

“My wife and I came to Hope Valley for Christmas and needed a place to work out. We had a 7-day free trial with Anytime Fitness, but when we got there today it was closed. So we went over to the YMCA, where I used to work out as a kid, and they were so helpful. Usually they charge $13/pp to use it for a day, but Regina gave us a free pass for the day since we were out of towners. Was a lovely gift on a cold afternoon (we were about to go on a run outside instead). Thankful to the staff there! Still great!”

“Thank you so much for all your help! The girls in the office were wonderful and patient with me, helping me to get all the services I need. My fuel was delivered today and what a relief it was to be able to take a hot bath.”

“Camp JORI has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and truly a part of my family’s story. My grandfather, my dad, my brother, and I have all had the privilege of attending Camp JORI, making it a place that spans generations for us. I personally spent 10 incredible summers at Camp JORI as both a camper and a staff member, and today I am honored to continue giving back as a board member.

Camp JORI is so much more than a summer camp, it is a home away from home and a place where lifelong memories, values, and friendships are formed. Some of my favorite memories were made there: kayaking, knot making at the waterfront, hanging out with friends, olympics, and of course all my amazing campers. Camp JORI taught me confidence, independence, leadership, and the importance of community.

Even more special are the relationships that came from my time at camp. More than a decade later, I am still close with friends I met there, friendships that have grown and evolved but remain rooted in those summers together. Camp JORI has shaped who I am in ways I’ll always be grateful for, and just thinking about it still brings a smile to my face. It will forever hold a very special place in my heart, and I cannot imagine my life, or my family’s without it.”