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SUMMARY:National Adoption Month Statehouse Celebration and Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:NAM Statehouse Invitation\nThe public and media are invited to join Adoption Rhode Island for our annual National Adoption Month State House Celebration and Award Ceremony on Thursday\, November 20th. \nThe evening promises to be inspirational\, moving and joyous as we honor several community members for their commitment to finding permanency for youth and young adults impacted by foster care and celebrate adoption as a positive way to build a family. Our keynote speaker this evening will be Miss RI 2025\, Sgt. Alexia Rodrigues\, who herself spent time in foster care. Guests will have an opportunity to view our Heart Gallery and other displays showcasing the amazing work the ARI team does on a daily basis. A light appetizer buffet will be available. To register visit http://ARI-Statehouse2025.eventbrite.com or call us at 401-865-6000 x300.
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/national-adoption-month-statehouse-celebration-and-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Rhode Island State House\, 82 Smith Street\, Providence\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Duffle Bag Bash 2025 - 10th Annual!!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of fun\, food\, festivities and fostering hope for children in care on Sunday\, August 10 DBB FLyer 7 14 25 from noon-3pm at Matunuck Community Association\, 619 Matunuck Beach Rd.\, Matunuck\, RI. (Rain date: Monday\, August 11) \nPlease pre-register at DuffleBagBash2025.eventbrite.com so we can get an estimated number of people attending. Registration is free\, however admission into the event will require the following: \nAdult Admission: One brand new rolling duffle bag or suitcase AND/OR $25 Gift Card.\nChild Admission: One brand new backpack \nAmong the event features:\n• Lunch Buffet\, catering by Adair Catering\n• Live music\n• Wine & Beer\, courtesy of Mews Tavern and Ocean Mist\n• Kids activities including: Field Games\, Touch A Truck\, Face Painting\, goats\, therapy dogs and more! \nAnyone interested in helping but unable to attend may drop off their donation of NEW duffle bags\, rolling bags\, suitcases or backpacks at:Adoption RI\, 290 West Exchange St. Suite 100\, Providence.\nSORRY\, NO PETS
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/duffle-bag-bash-2025-10th-annual/
LOCATION:Matunuck Community Association\, RI\, 02879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240811T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240811T150000
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SUMMARY:Duffle Bag Bash 2024
DESCRIPTION:Adoption RI\, the Office of the Child Advocate and Lise M. Iwon invite you to join us at Matunuck Community Association for an afternoon of fun\, food\, music\, games and activities for kids & adults and more – all while helping make a difference in the lives of children in RI state care! \nChildren in foster and residential care often move from placement to placement throughout their lives\, keeping and transporting their belongings in trash bags. The Duffle Bag Bash\, now in its 9th year\, is an outdoor event that helps make those moves a little less difficult\, with an admission ‘fee’ of a brand-new rolling duffle bag or suitcase and/or a $25 gift card for adults\, and one brand-new backpack for children. By providing children and teens with their own brand-new duffle bag or suitcase\, they have a safe and dignified place to keep their personal items when changing placements. \nNo child should have to move around with their belongings in nothing but a trash bag. \nThe public and media are invited to this great event. Guests are asked to pre-register at DuffleBagBash2024.eventbrite.com\, though walk-ins are welcomed. For more media information call Donna Rivera at 617-549-2621 or email drivera@adoptionri.org or contact Bridget Gieseke at 401-865-6000 x324 or  bgieseke@adoptionri.org. Anyone interested in helping but unable to attend may drop off their donation at: Adoption RI\, 290 West Exchange St.\, Suite 100\, Providence or make it online at https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/adoption-rhode-island/duffle-bag-bash-24.
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/duffle-bag-bash-2024/
LOCATION:Matunuck Community Association\, RI\, 02879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T160000
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SUMMARY:Jockey Being Family's Back to School Bash
DESCRIPTION:Adoption Rhode Island and Jockey Being Family invite adoptive and foster families to join us for an afternoon of fun\, food\, festivities and more! Connect with other adoptive and foster families and gather some school supplies\, courtesy of Jockey Being Family! Jockey Summer Event 2024 2 \nContact Bernie Hicks at bhicks@adoptionri.org or 401-865-6000 x304 to for details and to RSVP.
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/jockey-being-familys-back-to-school-bash/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240627T133000
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SUMMARY:Children First and Always Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we proudly honor exceptional leadership and dedication to making a transformational difference in the lives of children at the 3rd Annual Children First and Always Awards Luncheon at Alpine Country Club\, Cranston! \nFor details and ticket information click: Children First and Always Awards Luncheon
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/children-first-and-always-awards-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Alpine Country Club\, 251 Pippin Orchard Rd.\, Cranston
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Heart Gallery Exhibit - February 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island Heart Gallery is a powerful display of professional portraits featuring just a small percentage of the children and youth currently in the RI state foster care system waiting for a family or other permanent connection. As this exhibit travels throughout the state\, it is our hope that these beautiful faces will touch many hearts and inspire some to learn more about adoption from foster care. \nDuring the month of February\, you can experience these dynamic portraits on display at Luca Boutique in Warren\, RI.\nPlease stop by!
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/heart-gallery-exhibit-february-2024/
LOCATION:Luca Boutique\, 193 Water St.\, Warren\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240102T100000
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SUMMARY:Heart Gallery Exhibit - January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island Heart Gallery is a powerful display of professional portraits featuring just a small percentage of the children and youth currently in the RI state foster care system waiting for a family or other permanent connection. As this exhibit travels throughout the state\, it is our hope that these beautiful faces will touch many hearts and inspire some to learn more about adoption from foster care. \nDuring the month of January\, you can experience these dynamic portraits on display throughout the store at Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses in West Warwick. Please stop by!
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/heart-gallery-exhibit/
LOCATION:Cardis Furniture and Mattresses\, 1681 Quaker Lane\, West Warwick\, RI\, 02893\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:National Adoption Month State House Celebration & Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:November is National Adoption Month.\nIn celebration and recognition\, Adoption Rhode Island is pleased to resume our annual State House Ceremony to celebrate adoption\, raise awareness about the youth impacted by adoption and foster care\, and recognize several Rhode Island community members and child welfare professionals for their outstanding commitment to providing safety\, belonging and permanency for adopted and foster youth. \nThe public is invited to join us for this inspirational event coming up on Wednesday\, November 15 from 5 – 7:30pm. This is a complimentary event but reservations are appreciated.  Visit https://statehouse.eventbrite.com to register\, or call Donna Rivera at 401-865-6000 #309 with any questions.
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/national-adoption-month-state-house-celebration-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Rhode Island State House\, 82 Smith Street\, Providence\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121630
CREATED:20231017T181344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T185355Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Drive 2023
DESCRIPTION:You can help make this holiday season a little brighter for a child or teen in foster care and adoptive children and families in need! \nFrom now through December 11\, Adoption Rhode Island is collecting gifts for distribution this season. We have gathered ‘wish lists’ from many of our youth and young adults if you or your organization would like to help make wishes come true. Unwrapped gifts for our school-aged children and gift cards or apartment items for older youth would also be greatly appreciated. Or if preferred\, you can make a donation by scanning the QR Code below. \nPlease call us at 401-865-6000 #304 or email bhicks@adoptionri.org to request a wish list\, or for more information about how you can put a smile on the face of a child impacted by adoption or foster care in care this holiday season. Click\nAdoptionRI.org/HolidayDrive2023 for more details.
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/holiday-drive-2023/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220807T150000
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Duffle Bag Bash
DESCRIPTION:  \nChildren and teens living in foster care or residential placements often keep and transport their belongings in trash bags. \n \nBy providing children and teens with their own rolling duffle bag or suitcase\, they have a safe place to keep their personal items when changing placements. \nHelp us show them that we care… \nJoin us for an afternoon of fun\, food\, friends and festivities\, all while helping ensure children and youth do not have to move from placement to placement with merely a trash bag to carry their things. \nADMISSION \n• Adult: One brand new rolling duffle bag or suitcase\nAND/OR\n$25 gift card/per adult   \n• Child: One brand new backpack \nPlease register in advance at
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/7th-annual-duffle-bag-bash/
LOCATION:Matunuck Community Association\, RI\, 02879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fundraising Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220618T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220618T190000
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island PrideFest 2022
DESCRIPTION:After a 2-year pause\, RI PrideFest returns on Saturday\, June 18 from 12pm-7pm. Adoption RI is proud to be again participating with an information table. Please stop by and say hello! \nGates open on South Water Street in Providence at noon.
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/rhode-island-pridefest-2022/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T195029Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering to Give - Children First & Always Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 9\, 2022\, at Noon.\nAgawam Hunt Club\, Rumford RI\nThe Center for Advanced Practice at Adoption Rhode Island invites you to an afternoon filled with inspiration and celebration. \nJoin us as we proudly honor exceptional leadership and dedication to making a transformational difference in the lives of children at the 1st Annual Children First and Always Awards Luncheon. \nEnjoy a tasty lunch prepared by the culinary team at Agawam while together we recognize the outstanding contributions that our esteemed honorees have made to changing the course of children’s lives. \n \nGuest speaker and honoree Princess Sirleaf Bomba\, Director of Diversity and Unity at Wheeler School\, will offer an opening address. Princess will share insights gained from the depth of her professional experience in child welfare\, higher education\, and her current DEIB leadership role at Wheeler\, combined with her unwavering personal commitment to creating a just and inclusive Rhode Island for all children. \nWe are pleased to congratulate the following inaugural group of honorees joining Princess in being recognized for their extraordinary commitment to Children First\, Always: \n\nApril Dinwoodie\nPodcaster\, Speaker\, Writer\, Communications Consultant\nGayle L. Goldin\nSenior Advisor – Women’s Bureau\, US Department of Labor\nFormer RI State Senator\nHarold D. Grotevant\nRudd Family Foundation Chair in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, Rudd Adoption Research Program.\nThe Honorable Jim Langevin\nUnited State Congress\nNeil Steinberg\nPresident & CEO\, Rhode Island Foundation\n\n  \nTickets are $75 per person.\nPurchase at https://adoptionri_luncheon.eventbrite.com\nOR\nIf you would like to pay by check\, please send to:\nAdoption RI\, PO Box 6411\, Providence\, RI 02940
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/gathering-to-give-luncheon/
LOCATION:Agawam Hunt Club\, 15 Roger Williams Avenue\, East Providence\, RI\, 02916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Advanced Practice at Adoption Rhode Island":MAILTO:drivera@adoptionri.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T190000
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CREATED:20220413T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T165209Z
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SUMMARY:Kinship Family Outdoor Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Contact Marcie Baker-Hinds at mbakerhinds@adoptionri.org for more information.
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/kinship-family-outdoor-gathering/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210920T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T121630
CREATED:20210528T105426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T173950Z
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SUMMARY:Shelter Harbor Invitational Golf Outing for Adoption Rhode Island
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URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/event2/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T150000
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SUMMARY:Duffle Bag Bash 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Matunuck Community Center\, 619 Matunuck Beach Rd.\, Matunuck for an afternoon of fun\, food\, music\, games and activities for kids & adults\, and more – all while helping make a difference in the lives of children in RI state and residential care! Children in care often move from placement to placement throughout their lives. The Duffle Bag Bash is an outdoor event that helps make those moves a little less difficult\, with an admission ‘fee’ of a brand new rolling duffle bag or suitcase and/or a $25 gift card for adults\, and one brand new backpack for children. No child should have to move around with their belongings in nothing but a trash bag. This event will be from 12-3PM. Guests are asked to pre-register at www.dufflebagbash.eventbrite.com\, though walk-ins are welcomed. For more information call Bridget Gieseke at 401-856-6000 or email bgieseke@adoptionri.org.
URL:https://adoptionri.org/event/duffle-bag-bash-2021/
LOCATION:Matunuck Community Association\, RI\, 02879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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