Giving Back In Foster: 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 Foster 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.

Foster Preservation Society

The Foster Preservation Society is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the town’s historic buildings, rural character and colonial heritage. With educational programs, research and partnerships, the organization promotes thoughtful development and works to safeguard Foster’s history for future generations.
Learn more: sites.google.com/view/fosterpreservationsociety

Wheels For Wishes

Wheels For Wishes is a car donation program that benefits Make-A-Wish chapters across the U.S. that help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. For the Rhode Island chapter, donated vehicles are auctioned or recycled, with proceeds supporting Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island (Massri).
Learn more: wheelsforwishes.org/donate-car-rhode-island

Revive The Roots

Based at Mowry Commons in Smithfield, Revive The Roots is a 23-acre site with gardens, walking trails and community spaces. The nonprofit offers programs in food production, environmental stewardship and the arts while also preserving the historic Mary Mowry House for future generations.
Learn more: revivetheroots.org

Dare to Dream Ranch

Dare to Dream Ranch provides alternative therapy programs to help U.S. veterans and their families overcome challenges like PTSD, anxiety, depression and traumatic brain injuries. Through activities such as equine therapy, horticulture, woodworking and career coaching, the Foster organization supports veterans in healing and successfully transitioning to civilian life.
Learn more: daretodreamranch.org

Sweet Binks Rescue

Sweet Binks Rescue focuses on wildlife rehabilitation, providing care for injured or orphaned animals like deer fawns, skunks, bats and birds of prey. Originally established in Foster in 2002 as a rabbit and farm animal rescue, Sweet Binks shifted its mission in 2017 to prioritize wildlife care and help protect and restore Rhode Island’s native species.
Learn more: sweetbinks.org

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