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Children First and Always Awards Luncheon at Wannamoisett Country Club
Tuesday from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
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Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon starts at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.
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Celebrate. Be Inspired. Learn.
The Center for Advanced Practice at Adoption Rhode Island invites you to an afternoon filled with inspiration and celebration.
Join us as we proudly honor exceptional leadership and dedication to making a transformational difference in the lives of children at the 2nd Annual Children First and Always Awards Luncheon.
The Children First and Always Awards Luncheon 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 Luncheon will be on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at noon.
96 Hoyt Ave., Rumford, Rhode Island
Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared by the culinary team at Wannamoisett while, together, we recognize the outstanding contributions that our esteemed honorees have made to changing the course of children’s lives.
The Keynote Speaker is Ian Forber-Pratt.
Ian Forber Pratt, MSW works in the field of child protection and child protection system reform in multiple countries across the world. He is the Deputy Executive Director at Children’s Emergency Relief International, an adjunct professor at the Washington University’s George Warren Brown School of Social Work, and a Member of the Board of Trustees at Principia School and College.
Ian is an international adoptee himself who discovered a human trafficking racquet surrounding his origin story and specializes in therapy with adoptive families both international and domestic in identity, root search, and cultural competence.
Awardees:
Ian Forber Pratt Keynote
Elizabeth Burke Bryant
Milly Mansuo
Stephanie H. Parade
Carol A. Peterson
Marcia Ranglin - Vassell
Tickets are $75 per person. Table Sponsorships at $1000 include tickets for 10 guests and signage recognizing your contribution and congratulations.
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
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]
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
