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Gala at The Graduate

Come together for a spectacular evening in a vibrant setting with a view of the city in the company of like-minded, compassionate friends and family of Adoption Rhode Island united in our mutual commitment to put children first, always.

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$11,925

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JUN
2

Gathering to Give Gala

Friday at 6:00 PM EDT

In Person

Add to Calendar 2023-06-02 18:00:00 America/New_York Gathering to Give Gala 11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA

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About this event:

Come together for a spectacular evening in a vibrant setting with a view of the city in the company of like-minded, compassionate friends and family of Adoption Rhode Island united in our mutual commitment to put children first, always.

The Gala is one of three featured events taking place from June 2, 2023 to June 8, 2023 as part of Adoption Rhode Island’s Gathering to Give series of celebrations and fundraisers taking place across Rhode Island.

The event will be held at The Graduate in Providence, Rhode Island starting at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets: $125

Patron Sponsor: $500 (includes 2 tickets)

This event will include:

  • Cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres
  • A program that highlights the impact of life-changing work that you make possible
  • The opportunity to Fund a Need and make a life-changing impact
  • A live auction with extraordinary items
  • Various exquisite food stations

Don't miss out! Each event has capacity limits and sold-out last year. Register to reserve your spot. Be sure to register here on Givebutter. Payment is accepted online or by check. If you would prefer to pay by check, please send payment to:

Adoption RI

PO Box 6411

Providence, RI 02940

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About Adoption Rhode Island

Adoption Rhode Island (ARI), is a private, non-profit organization recognized as a leader in

in delivering compassionate and trauma-informed services to achieve the best lifelong outcomes for children, teens and families affected by child abuse, foster care and adoption.

Adoption Rhode Island’s mission is to create safety, belonging and permanency for foster and adopted children, vulnerable youth and families through compassionate services, education and advocacy. At the core of our work is dedication to finding permanency for children and promoting their well-being.

More than 2000 individuals are served by ARI’s delivery of a comprehensive array of programming. ARI plays a critical role in finding permanent, loving families for children and youth in Rhode Island’s foster care system, supporting the well-being of children and families, and improving child welfare policy and practice across the human service system. 

Darlene Allen, CEO & Executive Director, [email protected]



Our current Gathering to Give sponsors include: 

Presenting Sponsors: 

Al & Gerrie Verrecchia 

In Honor of Marlene & Jim Williams

Omni Group 


Ruby Sponsors: 

BankRI 

Bottaro Injury Lawyers 

Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses

Carol Peterson

Coastal1 Credit Union

Eliza & Steve Beringhause/Red Dog Inn and Resort

Hasbro

Massimoto Media

Michael Perik & Liz Beretta Perik


Emerald Sponsors:

Apex Technology Group 

Mod Mama 

Lepizzera & Laprocina

Patricia & Harvey Bennett


Sapphire Sponsors: 

Anonymous

Blue Cross Blue Shield 

Charrel Maxwell

Darlene Allen & Carmel Merrick

Genie Shao & Neil Steinberg

Home Loan Investment Bank 

Jane & Don Stanford

Jennifer & Jack Foster

Judge Caprio 

Lary & Stephanie Norin

Linda Loiselle & Chris Lee

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

Partridge Snow & Hahn 

Seaberg Construction 

Sweet Peas Village 

Webster Bank

Gathering to Give Host Committee

David Arpin

Dr. Linda Coffin & Dr. Paul Miles-Matthias

Wayne & Jeanie Charness

Kevin Colman

Kara Foley

Betty-Jo Cugini

George & Daphne Demopulos

Ann Gooding

The Honorable Paul & Linda Jones

Cindy Laughlin

Megan Knobbe Leamy & Dennis Leamy

Linda Loiselle

Paula Marcello

Sulina Mohanty

Princess Bomba

Carol A Peterson

David & Kerry Rowe

Mark & Nicole Searles

Genie Shao

Don & Jane Stanford

Patrice Wood

Denise & Zach Schwarzbach

Spring Gala Event Steering Committee

Charrel Maxwell, Chair

Darlene Allen

Olivia Deluca

Linda Foley

Jennifer Foster

Bridget Gieseke

Kristen Linnell Gower

Jill Levin

Heather Mayo

Julie Navarro

Stephanie Norin

Donna Rivera

Heather Sillins

Gerrie Verrecchia

Melisa Verrecchia

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$11,925

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Adoption RI

A 501(c)(3) Public Charity

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