Proceeds Go To

We have chosen one meal site and four shelters throughout Rhode Island to donate to this year. All of the shelters house families and offer a wide range of support services. And they all need our help. With the Rhode Island unemployment rate hovering around 13%, state and federal budget cuts, and the average rent for a two bedroom apartment being over $1000/month more and more families are losing their homes. The shelters in Rhode Island provide help with finding jobs, finishing education and setting up a reasonable budget that will allow people to be successful on their own. Case managers, teachers, therapists, child advocates and many others devote their lives to helping families during their time at the shelter.

My own daughter once said "family" was her favorite word. With your support we can help families in need find their way to a happier, more secure future with the opportunities every child deserves.

Woonsocket Shelter
176 Sayles St. Woonsocket
(401)767-0866 famresri.org
Facilities include: 2 buildings to house families with one floor dedicated to single women, low income apartments and a sober house. The shelter provides assistance with budgeting, employment and training, parenting support, mental health, substance abuse and an after school program.

Lucy's Hearth
913 West Main Rd. Middletown
(401)847-2021 lucyshearth.org
Emergency and transitional shelter for mothers with children. The shelter can house 9 families at a time. Facilities include a kitchen, library, playroom and meeting room for classes, workshops and special events.

RI Family Shelter
165 Beach Ave Warwick
(401)739-8584 rifamilyshelter.org
They house 9 families for a period of up to 3 months with 7 permanent apartments available. Programs include parenting skills, substance abuse, healthcare and budgeting.

Welcome House of South County
8 North Rd Peace Dale
(401)782-4770 welcomehouseofsouthcounty.org The Welcome House provides temporary and permanent housing for families, single men and women, mentally disabled and sober houses. Programs include mental health, healthcare and AA meetings.

McAuley House
622 Elmwood Ave Providence
(401)941-9013 mcauleyhouse.org
The McAuley House serves coffee, a simple breakfast, and lunch Monday-Friday and 1 Saturday a month. Support services include: rental assistance, toiletries, clothing and referrals. Volunteers are always needed to help prepare, serve and clean up.