Giving Back In Exeter: Local Causes To Support This Season

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.

We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Exeter area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.

Project Hand Up

Project Hand Up (PHU) is a nonprofit in nearby West Warwick offering affordable groceries to help individuals stretch their budgets without compromising dignity. For a $6 donation, shoppers receive about $200 worth of rescued food through curbside pickup, supporting over 500 families weekly while reducing food waste.
Learn more: projecthandup.net

A Wish Come True

Founded in 1982, A Wish Come True is the oldest wish-granting nonprofit in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, dedicated to bringing joy and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses. Beyond granting wishes, the organization offers essential resources and support to families in crisis, ensuring they feel cared for throughout their journey.
Learn more: awish.org

RIPIN

RIPIN, founded in 1991, is a nonprofit organization in nearby Warwick dedicated to supporting individuals of all abilities and backgrounds by connecting them with resources to thrive. Guided by a peer support model, most staff bring personal experience, helping families navigate health care, education and community systems with compassion and collaboration.
Learn more: ripin.org

Women's Fund of Rhode Island

The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI) advances gender equity through research, advocacy, grantmaking and strategic partnerships that drive systemic change. Since becoming an independent nonprofit in 2005, WFRI has worked to make Rhode Island a leader in public policies that benefit women, girls and families.
Learn more: wfri.org

Hope of Life International

Hope of Life International is a faith-based nonprofit located in nearby Cranston that is working to combat poverty and malnutrition in Eastern Guatemala. Through community-driven programs, they empower families to achieve lasting independence and provide critical resources like health care, nutrition and clean water to underserved communities.
Learn more: hhopeoflifeintl.org

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