Over the years we have learned a great deal about the unmet needs of families and individuals within our community. The recent pandemic, widespread hunger, and global tensions heightened our awareness of these needs and were the catalyst for us to create a more formal means of giving back to the communities we know and love.
The Spirit of Giving
Financial Independence has a long history of giving, ranging from donating to local charities to hosting client appreciation events. Giving back has been, and continues to be, a way for us to demonstrate our gratitude for the opportunity to serve our client families. Trying to improve the lives of our clients and community members, in turn, improves our lives.
Financial Independence Charitable Fund
Serving the needs of our clients, and always doing what is in their best interest, has deepened our belief in the importance of placing the needs of others first. It is in that light, that we established the Financial Independence Charitable Fund (FI Charitable Fund) in partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation.
Focus on children
The FI Charitable Fund’s focus is children, including birth to 3 years of age development, childcare, preschool education, abuse treatment and prevention, and food security. Taking care of our children, the future leaders and stewards of our world, is one of the most important actions we can take for the benefit of our collective future.
Funding
Financial Independence and its employees are currently the primary source of funding. As the fund grows, members of our community may also make tax deductible contributions to the FI Charitable Fund.
Benefits Delivered
The FI Charitable Fund makes grants to organizations focused on improving the lives of those most in need within our communities.
2024 Grants:
American Red Cross Hurricane Relief helps people affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to, and help people recover from these disasters.
The mission of Day One is to reduce sexual abuse and violence while supporting and advocating for those affected by it.
Artists’ Exchange is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts collaborative whose mission is to create an atmosphere in which creativity, learning and discovery converge and individuality is celebrated. Artists' Exchange is home to multiple art studios, a gallery, art boutique, and a secondary venue, Theatre 82, a multi-use performance, meeting and instructional space.
Artists’ Exchange offers immersion opportunities for the exploration of the arts through classes, summer camps, school programs, birthday parties and events in art, theater, music and ceramics. The in-house Black Theatre, an integrated theater company composed of actors with and without disabilities, produces four plays each year which aim to engage, inspire, entertain and challenge audiences. Artists’ Exchange hosts a variety of community events such as the Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival and Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, all geared to bring people together in a shared celebration of creativity and self-expression.
Heroes In Transition, is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization. We recognize those who have served or who are serving our country, especially in the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) conflicts, by providing appropriate assistance to those with special needs in four key areas:
Home modifications for disabled veterans
Transitional Support Group Therapy
Financial support for service families
Assistance dogs for veterans
Our mission is to provide assistance that is not readily available from other organizations including local, state, and federal agencies.
For more than 50 years, The Trudeau Center has served as the area’s leading provider of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are one of the few human service organizations that serve individuals at all stages of life. We currently work with over 3,000 consumers annually throughout Rhode Island and in some cities and towns in nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
This gift is given in memory of Alyson Elizabeth "Aly" Corrao in support of women's & girls' basketball.
2023 Grants:
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future.
In the United States and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY FUND
We are gravely concerned for children in Turkey, Syria and around the world who might be caught in the middle of natural disasters, conflict and exposed to injury, hunger and sub-zero temperatures.
Artists’ Exchange is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts collaborative whose mission is to create an atmosphere in which creativity, learning and discovery converge and individuality is celebrated. Artists' Exchange is home to multiple art studios, a gallery, art boutique, and a secondary venue, Theatre 82, a multi-use performance, meeting and instructional space.
Artists’ Exchange offers immersion opportunities for the exploration of the arts through classes, summer camps, school programs, birthday parties and events in art, theater, music and ceramics. The in-house Black Theatre, an integrated theater company composed of actors with and without disabilities, produces four plays each year which aim to engage, inspire, entertain and challenge audiences. Artists’ Exchange hosts a variety of community events such as the Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival and Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, all geared to bring people together in a shared celebration of creativity and self-expression.
Heroes In Transition, is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization. We recognize those who have served or who are serving our country, especially in the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) conflicts, by providing appropriate assistance to those with special needs in four key areas:
Home modifications for disabled veterans
Transitional Support Group Therapy
Financial support for service families
Assistance dogs for veterans
Our mission is to provide assistance that is not readily available from other organizations including local, state, and federal agencies.
For more than 50 years, The Trudeau Center has served as the area’s leading provider of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are one of the few human service organizations that serve individuals at all stages of life. We currently work with over 3,000 consumers annually throughout Rhode Island and in some cities and towns in nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
2022 Grants:
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future.
In the United States and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY FUND
We are gravely concerned for children in Ukraine and around the world who might be caught in the middle of armed conflict. Conflict means hunger, poverty, danger, no healthcare, loss of education and fear.
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors, and partners, is always there in times of need. They aspire to turn compassion into action so that:
all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
Heroes In Transition, is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization. We recognize those who have served or who are serving our country, especially in the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) conflicts, by providing appropriate assistance to those with special needs in four key areas:
Home modifications for disabled veterans
Transitional Support Group Therapy
Financial support for service families
Assistance dogs for veterans
Our mission is to provide assistance that is not readily available from other organizations including local, state, and federal agencies.
Artists’ Exchange is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts collaborative whose mission is to create an atmosphere in which creativity, learning and discovery converge and individuality is celebrated. Artists' Exchange is home to multiple art studios, a gallery, art boutique, and a secondary venue, Theatre 82, a multi-use performance, meeting and instructional space.
Artists’ Exchange offers immersion opportunities for the exploration of the arts through classes, summer camps, school programs, birthday parties and events in art, theater, music and ceramics. The in-house Black Theatre, an integrated theater company composed of actors with and without disabilities, produces four plays each year which aim to engage, inspire, entertain and challenge audiences. Artists’ Exchange hosts a variety of community events such as the Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival and Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, all geared to bring people together in a shared celebration of creativity and self-expression.
Providence Public Library inspires Rhode Islanders to be lifelong learners by engaging their curiosity and offering access to extraordinary experiences, resources, and ideas. Engage. Learn. Thrive.
Providence Public Library will:
CATALYZE the aspirations and dreams of our community
RESPOND to our community by engaging them in our decision making and creating innovative approaches to respond to changes and opportunities
BE AN ACCESSIBLE, WELCOMING HUB of activity, offering innovative educational offerings and cultural experiences
CONNECT our community to information, knowledge, and resources...and each other
PARTNER with organizations and systems across the state and be known for our collaborative culture
BE A JOYOUS SPACE for our community and our staff, who are supported with opportunities for continuous learning
DIVERSIFY and celebrate our engaged and committed staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees
Be a FINANCIALLYSUSTAINABLE institution able to deliver on our mission for decades to come
For more than 50 years, The Trudeau Center has served as the area’s leading provider of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are one of the few human service organizations that serve individuals at all stages of life. We currently work with over 3,000 consumers annually throughout Rhode Island and in some cities and towns in nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Questions?
All of us at Financial Independence are grateful for the opportunity to serve the needs of our clients and our broader community. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the FI Charitable Fund.
