Get Involved
If you are interested in creating positive change in your community, consider getting involved with one of the following Rhode Island organizations.
NAACP Providence
The NAACP of Providence works to ensure the social, political, educational and economic equality of people of color. They also have a youth council for young people looking to get involved! Learn more here.
Rhode Island Black Business Association
The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) works to support black and minority owned businesses in Rhode Island through contracting, training, advocacy and workforce development. Learn more here.
EduLeaders of Color
EduLeaders of Color is an institution focused on empowering people of color through education. Learn more here.
Nonviolence Institute
The Nonviolence Institute works to train communities on the principles and practices of nonviolence. Learn More Here.
Sista Fire RI
Sista Fire is a network for women of color to build collective power for social and political change. Learn more here.
Stages of Freedom
Stages of Freedom is an online network to keep you connected to black history, news and culture even during COVID-19. Learn more here.
Rhode Island Coalition of Black Women
The Rhode Island Coalition of Black Women is an organization that is dedicated to advancing the education, health and economic empowerment of black women and girls. Learn more here.
Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE)
Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE) hosts community events and builds campaigns that organize communities for social, political and economic justice. Learn more here.
Rhode Island Black Heritage Society
The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society collects and preserves materials relating to the history of people of color in Rhode Island, while also promoting the study of black history for all Rhode Islanders. Learn more here.
African Alliance of Rhode Island
The African Alliance of Rhode Island promotes unity within African communities, advocates for the rights of Africans in Rhode Island, educates the American public about Africa while supporting local agriculture. Learn more here.
Center for South East Asians
The Center for South East Asians provides resources for community engagement and social services for the South East Asian communities in Rhode Island. Learn more here.
Center for Women and Enterprise
The Center for Women and Enterprise is a network supporting women-owned small businesses throughout New England. Learn more here.
DORCAS International Institute of Rhode Island
DORCAS International Institute of Rhode Island provides services to immigrants and refugees including education, immigration and citizenship assistance, refugee resettlement, translation and interpretation and employment. Learn more here.
Federal Hill House
Federal Hill House is a multi-service, community based organization that assists low income families, immigrants and non-English speakers. Learn more here.
Higher Ground International
Higher Ground International works to improve the lives of people living in the rural villages of West Africa, while providing meaningful opportunities for workforce and community development to the West African community living in Providence. Learn more here.
Rhode Island Latino Dollars for Scholars
Rhode Island Latino Dollars for Scholars provides scholarships along with academic support and resources for Latino students in order to increase Latino presence in post-secondary education. Learn more here.
Progreso Latino
Progreso Latino provides transformational programs for Rhode Island’s Latino and immigrant communities to achieve success and self-sufficiency. Learn more here.
Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM)
The Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM) is an organization of young South East Asians working to fight state, street and interpersonal violence in their communities. Learn more here.
Rhode Island Indian Council
The Rhode Island Indian Council promotes the culture, traditions, history and empowerment of Native American communities in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey and New York. Learn more here.
Urban League of Rhode Island
The Urban League of Rhode Island provides social services to black and other underserved communities in Rhode Island. Their work includes leadership training, public policy research and community revitalization. Learn more here.
