On July 17th, 2025, Co-op Rhody and the RI Freedom Collective are joining forces to raise funds to support worker cooperatives, elevate the voices of people impacted by incarceration, and build economic alternatives grounded in justice.

The RI Freedom Collective is building a network that supports Formerly Incarcerated Persons (FIPs), drives policy change, and uplifts the leadership of people currently incarcerated and their families. Co-op Rhody is incubating a network of worker-owned cooperatives and training a new generation of co-op entrepreneurs, particularly those impacted by the war on drugs. Together, we believe that one powerful pathway to reparative justice for those most impacted by the War on Drugs is business ownership.

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can. Proceeds support training, advocacy, and organizing led by and for impacted communities. Your sponsorship helps sustain our commitment to healing, freedom, and community-owned futures.

*All funds raised will be split 50/50 between the RI Freedom Collective and Co-op Rhody.

Attendees at Co-op Rhody's Dispensary Finance 101 class, learning about cash flow management in the cannabis industry

Freedom Party: A Fundraiser for Co-op Rhody and the RI Freedom Collective