The mission of Crossroads Rhode Island is to help homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes. Those we serve achieve this by engaging in our range of services including housing, basic needs, shelter, case management, referrals, and education and employment services.

Through innovative manufacturing, Edesia aims to reduce the alarmingly high rates of childhood malnutrition in developing countries worldwide. Founded as a non-profit in 2009, Edesia is the one of the few U.S. producers of therapeutic and supplementary ready-to-use foods (RUTFs) for large humanitarian organizations such as UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the US Agency for International Development (USAID). To date, we've reached over 17 million children across 62 countries. Edesia is working to eradicate malnutrition worldwide. Our vision is a world where all children have access to food and nutrition as a basic human right. We are committed to assuring that vulnerable individuals no longer suffer and die needlessly from malnutrition – a completely preventable condition. We treat all children as our own, and produce for them the lifesaving tools they need to overcome malnutrition and thrive. We act now, because the cost of inaction is too great.

Little People's College was founded in 1980 by two sisters, Sandy Rego and Joyce deSousa, who were public school teachers and mothers of preschool age children. Together they developed a unique curriculum which included the skills which children would need when they entered public school. The learning begins when a child steps through the door and continues throughout the day. Little People's College locations have been nationally accredited since 1992 and continue to pursue accreditation for the newest centers as they reach their first anniversary. There are currently 14 locations and the curriculum continues to be reviewed and updated annually to include the most current changes to local, state and national requirements. Our success has been a reflection of a dedicated, caring and hard-working staff who are committed to our mission ....to provide the best possible program of early education and care available--a program where children are loved and where children and families feel safe, secure and respected, enabling children to grow to their fullest potential: physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively and in language development. We invite you to preview our slide show to get a glimpse at some of the high points of our curriculum. At Little People's College we...begin with children where they are and guide them to becoming the best that they can be. Feel free to stop by unannounced to see why families continue to choose Little People's College to meet their child care needs.

PACE-RI, pace-ri.org, is the non-profit health plan for adults aged 55 and older who want to remain at home while receiving care for complex or chronic health issues. Founded in 2005, PACE-RI provides both insurance and medical care, as well as a range of health and social services that include adult day care, transportation, and meals at sites in East Providence, Woonsocket, Westerly and Newport. Taking a comprehensive approach to well-being, PACE-RI keeps medically complex participants out of nursing homes an average of four additional years as compared to their counterparts living independently without the supports provided by PACE.

Welcome to Child & Family, where we strengthen families, their members and the communities in which they live. At Child & Family, we hold two core beliefs. That individuals and communities thrive when supported by strong families and that a community works best when it accepts responsibility for all of its members. These beliefs influence everything we do and have guided our growth since we first opened our doors in 1866. Over the last 150 years, Child & Family has become the largest and most comprehensive social service provider in Newport County and one of the largest in the State of Rhode Island. It is a center for community involvement – a place where people come together to give help, to receive help and to support the work of others. With state-of-the-art Community Centers in both Middletown and Providence, and our strategic plan in place, we have adopted 3 key pathways: Family Preservation, Best Practices and Leadership. Child & Family provides important services and programs to thousands of children, teens, families and elders throughout Rhode Island each year. VISION STATEMENT: Empowered, engaged community members who thrive. MISSION STATEMENT : To strengthen individuals, families and the communities in which they live by identifying needs and utilizing best practices. Type of Organization Private, 501(c)(3) non-profit provider of social services Accreditation/Memberships • Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children • The Alliance for Children and Families

Since 1972, Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT has been at the forefront of social service development in southeastern CT. We have worked to enrich the lives of local families and provide accessible, high-quality programming. We are dedicated to ensuring that all in our community – especially those who need us most – have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives, shape their futures, and give them a tangible measure of hope. We accomplish this through our mission: To provide equitable clinical and supportive services in accessible ways to meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Living In Fulfilling Environments (L.I.F.E.), Inc. is a private, non-profit organization devoted to providing a wide range of community-based experiences and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities in Rhode Island in a non-discriminatory manner. Our staff and management team is committed to the individuals they are hired to work for and are well-versed in promoting support environments and providing opportunities for both independence and growth. The framework of our mission and vision are clear: Support - Choice - Empowerment

WHOLE LIFE, INC. is a nonprofit organization management company based out of 216 BROAD STREET, NEW LONDON, Connecticut, United States.

Amos House is a social service organization in Providence, Rhode Island that provides direct support and services to more than 15,000 individuals each year. Founded in 1976, Amos House is best known for running Rhode Island’s largest soup kitchen; however, addressing food insecurity in only a small part of what we do. Our holistic approach to ending poverty includes supportive housing, literacy and vocational training, job placement services, financial literacy instruction, addiction counseling, prescription assistance and crisis intervention. Amos House has been helping people help themselves for over 40 years! Learn more about what we do at www.amoshouse.com

SWEET PEAS VILLAGE, INC. is an education management company based out of 836 MIDDLE RD., EAST GREENWICH, Rhode Island, United States.

Attleboro Enterprises Inc. supports adults with cognitive and physical challenges by promoting opportunities for them to become contributing members of society and to achieve their life goals through the following programs: DAY SERVICES These programs offer medical, therapeutic and developmental supports that promote the ability of individuals with developmental disabilities to live more independently in everyday community settings. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Through these services, students and adults referred through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) have a high probability of obtaining employment. Success is achieved through the maintenance of positive working relationships with the local business community and outstanding natural supports in the workplace. FAMILY SUPPORTS AEI offers a wide array of Family Supports that allows individuals to choose or design the supports they receive within a fixed budget. Our goal is to provide services that are flexible and responsive to families and their needs. Our services include respite, individualized home supports, companion services, and Agency With Choice allowing individuals to co-manage staff. Residential options include less than twenty-four (24) hour to twenty-four (24) hour options as well. STUDENT PROGRAMS AEI, in collaboration with area school systems and adult service providers, offer several programs to support various aspects of the transition planning process for students and families.

Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island welcomes all those who are working to overcome cultural, educational, economic and language barriers; and we empower them to achieve self-sufficiency and to participate actively in our community. We provide client-centered services, advocacy and opportunities based on their expertise in family literacy and adult education, employment services, refugee resettlement, translation, interpretation, U.S. citizenship and immigration services. The organization is committed to building on the diversity and strength of the people they serve as an investment in a stronger and more connected community.