Our celebration of Darlene Allen’s 25 years leading Adoption Rhode Island will be a fun and nostalgic night.

Together we’ll honor the leader, artist, advocate, friend, and amazing person who has dedicated the past 25 years, and more, to making lives better for Rhode Island children – as CEO and Executive Director of Adoption Rhode Island, and as a leader in RI and nationally in child welfare.

There is no ticket cost for this invitation only event.

This event is a fundraiser for the Adoption Rhode Island Children First Endowment Fund at Rhode Island Foundation in honor of Darlene.

Because securing the future of ARI means so much to Darlene, your donation of any amount to celebrate what she means to you is welcome.

Whether $25, $250 or $2500, every donation will honor Darlene’s commitment to ensuring that generations of children are safe, loved and find their place to belong.

Donations will also be accepted at the event, online or, checks can be made payable to Adoption Rhode Island and mailed to:

PO Box 6411

Providence, RI 02940

Please note with your donation that the gift is in celebration of Darlene’s 25^th year of leadership at Adoption Rhode Island.

Party like it's 1999

Celebrating Darlene's 25 years of leadership