State Partners
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State of Rhode Island Office of the Governor
Official website of the Governor of Rhode Island. Current Governor of Rhode Island is Daniel J. McKee, a lifelong Rhode Islander serving as the Ocean State’s 76th Governor.
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Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging
The RI Division of Elderly Affairs’ mission statement is, “To preserve the independence, dignity, and capacity for choice for seniors, adults with disabilities, families and caregivers.”
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State of Rhode Island General Assembly
The official website for the State of Rhode Island General Assembly and the hub for all news and media regarding laws, legislative information, and state reports. The RI General Assembly is composed of 75 representatives, and 38 senators.
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Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority
RIPTA’s Mission is to provide safe, reliable and cost effective transit service with a skilled team of professionals responsive to our customers, the environment, and committed to transit excellence.
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State of Rhode Island Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services is an organization of opportunity, working hand-in-hand with other resources in Rhode Island to offer a full continuum of services for families, adults, children, elders, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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RI Department of Labor and Training
The RI Department of Labor and Training oversees various benefit programs for Rhode Island workers and employers including Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Disability Insurance, WorkShare, Workers’ Compensation, and Trade Adjustment Assistance. The DLT website also post daily job listings, job fairs, and training opportunities and programs.
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State of Rhode Island Department of Health
To build a healthy and resilient Rhode Island by investing in communities and their capacity to affect change, honoring the expertise of those who live and work in those communities, and challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate health inequities.
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State of Rhode Island Department of Energy Resources
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources’ (OER) mission is to lead the state toward a clean, affordable, reliable, and equitable energy future. OER develops policies and programs that respond to the state's evolving energy needs, while advancing environmental sustainability, energy security, and a vibrant clean energy economy
Local Partners
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United Way of Rhode Island
The Rhode Island office of United Way Worldwide. The mission of United Way is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. United Way is composed of almost 1,200 local United Way offices throughout the country in a coalition of charitable organizations to pool efforts in fundraising and support. United Way has been around for over 125 years, making them one of the oldest charitable organizations in the United States.
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The Economic Progress Institute
The Economic Progress Institute – formerly The Poverty Institute – is a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of low- and modest-income Rhode Islanders. The Economic Progress Institute advocates for policies that improve economic security and opportunity for Rhode Islanders.
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Rhode Island Head Start Association
Head Start is a federally funded program created in 1965 in an effort to combat poverty. The program offers a wide range of services to low-income children aged three to five years old. The mission of the Rhode Island Head Start Association is to promote universal, high quality Head Start programs and services, training and other mutually supportive activities, especially for Directors and parents. Their goal is to strengthen the critical leadership roles parents and staff play in promoting social justice and educational equality for Head Start children and families.
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Rhode Island Health Center Association
Since, 1972, the Rhode Island Health Center Association has been the voice of community based primary care health programs. Focusing on Rhode Island’s Community Health Centers, the Association plays a vital role in educating federal state and local policymakers about issues relating to health care and the role of the community health centers in the healthcare continuum.
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Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
The Rhode Island Coalition to end Homelessness is organized to promote and preserve the dignity and quality of life for men, women, and children by pursuing comprehensive and cooperative solutions to the problems of housing and homelessness.
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Rhode Island Kids Count
The mission of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is to improve the health, safety, education, economic well-being, and development of Rhode Island's children.
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George Wiley Center
The George Wiley Center is a statewide group actively committed to local community organizing for the purpose of creating social and economic justice through changes in public policy.
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Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Since 1982, with your support, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank has been distributing millions of pounds of food to those in need of assistance through our network of member agencies across the state.
National Partners
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National Community Action Partnership
The Community Action Partnership is a national, nonprofit organization that works to strengthen, promote, represent and serve its network of member Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to assure that the issues of poverty are effectively presented and addressed.
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National Community Action Foundation
NCAF is the federal advocate (501c4) for the national network of Community Action Agencies (CAAs).
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CAPLAW
CAPLAW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization, established in 1989, dedicated to providing the legal, governance and management resources necessary to sustain and strengthen the national Community Action Agency (CAA) network. Through its in-house staff and a network of private attorneys, CAPLAW provides consultations, training, and resources on a wide variety of legal, governance and management topics.
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Administration for Children & Families
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities with partnerships, funding, guidance, training and technical assistance.
What’s the Wave?
Through innovative programs, policy advocacy, and community partnerships, we’re not just addressing immediate needs—we’re tackling root causes and building lasting change. Whether you’re seeking support, want to get involved, or are ready to join our mission of empowering families and revitalizing communities, we’re here to help you make waves in the fight against poverty.
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