2nd act
Everyone deserves
a second act
2nd Act is a collective of artists in recovery which uses theatre, film, and drama therapy to address the impact of substance use. Together we empower diverse and inclusive communities to promote understanding in the face of stigma.
Ana Bess Moyer Bell
Executive Director
Aquidneck Community Table
Growing a healthy food system for Aquidneck Island
ACT works to build a vibrant food system on Aquidneck Island through the distribution of fresh foods at our farmers markets, education in school and community gardens, programs that inspire young people to love healthy foods, and an annual challenge to eat locally to benefit community health and our regional economy.
Bevan Linsley
Executive Director
BIKE NEWPORT
Supporting a strong and safe bike culture
Bike Newport creates the conditions that lead to more people biking more often, and ensures that bicycling is a viable, safe and comfortable primary choice for transportation and recreation.
bari freeman
Executive Director
Boys & Girls Clubs
of Newport County
Providing a safe haven for kids & teens
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Joe Pratt
Executive Director
CHild & Family
Strong families create strong communities
Child & Family supports resilient families, vulnerable children, and elders throughout Rhode Island. Family Preservation is at the heart of every program and service provided.
Marty sinnot
executive director
CONEXION LATINA
Providing support and access to our Hispanic community
Conexion Latina educates, informs, mobilizes and advocates for all Hispanics in Newport. The organization advises and partners with social services, education and government agencies on how to best meet the needs of the Newport Hispanic Community.
rebeka gomez
Executive Director
Day One
Reducing sexual abuse while supporting those affected by it
Day One works to create a community that is free of sexual violence by empowering individuals and communities through treatment, intervention, and prevention services. Day One works diligently to educate and advocate for systemic changes through policy initiatives and legislation.
peg langhammer
Executive Director
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Center
Promotes health, fights hunger, supports families, educates kids and engages seniors
The MLK Community Center’s mission is to nourish, educate, and support Newport County residents to improve their economic, social, and physical well-being.
Heather Strout
Executive Director
ECORI
Shining a light on the RI’s complex environmental issues
ecoRI News is dedicated to reporting on environmental and social justice issues in southern New England, providing individuals with the information they need to be better stewards of their environment.
joanna detz
publisher
Friends of
Newport Skatepark
A world class park for our vibrant skateboard community
Friends of Newport Skatepark works to develop a new world class skatepark, overseeing fundraising, the design process, and the construction of the project.
sid abbruzzi
Director
HOUSING HOTLINE
Providing housing services to residents of Newport County
The Housing Hotline helps individuals and families in need to attain independence and self-sufficiency by ensuring that they have fair, safe, and affordable housing.
jimmy winters
Executive Director
John Clarke Senior Living
Compassionate care for our seniors
John Clarke Senior Living is committed to providing quality care for seniors in a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment.
joan woods
Executive Director
Lucy’s Hearth
Providing emergency and transitional shelter for children and families
Lucy’s Hearth provides comprehensive programs and services to homeless families in a safe, supportive environment that promotes family health and stability and increases self-sufficiency in order to achieve permanent, affordable housing.
ashley salemi tarvis
Executive Director
MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE
Weetumuw School
Teaching and promoting Wôpanâak language and culture
The Weetumuw School serves the Mashpee Wampanoag community under the tribe’s leadership, focusing on preparing preschool and early elementary students for community leadership and academic excellence by instilling traditional Wampanoag values and learning Wôpanâak culture and language.
Nitana greendeer
head of school
THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
Holistic health care for hospital patients and staff
The Integrative Therapy program at The Miriam Hospital strives to nurture both patient and caregiver in mind, body, and soul to promote the highest level of comfort, healing, and connection among all levels of the healthcare team.
Maria ducharme
president
NEWPORT CLASSICAL
Presenting dynamic performances and music education
Newport Classical celebrates classical music as a living art form through inspiring concerts in intimate and historic locations.
gillian friedman fox
Executive Director
NEWPORT FESTIVALS FOUNDATION
Creating joy and hope through the power of music and community
The Newport Festivals Foundation presents musical performances, offers music education, and supports musicians to build and celebrate community.
Jay sweet
Executive Director
NEWPORT COUNTY YMCA
Supporting the health and well-being of Newport County residents
The Newport County YMCA works to improve the quality of life and social well being for its members, families, and community. Emphasis is placed on the whole person through programs and activities that help develop spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.
mike miller
Executive Director
NEWPORT FILM
Offering documentary screenings and cinematography education
newportFILM inspires, educates, and entertains by presenting current and impactful documentaries that build community and propel change.
cathleen carr
Executive Director
NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH
Providing essential mental health services to children and adults
Newport Mental Health improves the lives of children, adults and families living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality, recovery-oriented, evidence-based and integrated mental health and substance use care.
jamie lehane
president and ceo
NEWPORT TREE CONSERVANCY
Creating a city-wide arboretum in Newport
The Newport Tree Conservancy is dedicated to fostering a healthy growing urban forest through a permanent tree management and planting program, for the benefit of present and future citizens of Newport.
natasha harrison
Executive Director
THE NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY
Preserving and teaching on Aquidneck Island’s largest contiguous open space
The Norman Bird Sanctuary sparks people's curiosity to explore, steward, and find peace and joy in nature. NBS protects 300 acres of diverse habitat and 7 miles of hiking trails.
kaity ryan
Executive Director
NCS CAMP TREETOPS
Nature-focused summer experiences for kids
Camp Treetops strives to nurture an inclusive community with an emphasis on child-centered education, the fostering of self-reliance and confidence, living in harmony with nature, and preserving a child’s world through a summer unplugged.
todd ormiston
Executive Director
PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK
Peer support for individuals and families with mental health challenges
The Parent Support Network unites parents, family members, transition age youth, and adults with behavioral health lived experience who support and assist peers to progress towards universal health, wellness, and recovery.
lisa conlan
Executive Director
RI COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS
Working toward solutions to end homelessness
The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness works collaboratively with advocates, providers, and faith-based organizations to create and advance lasting solutions to prevent and end homelessness.
kimberly simmons
interim Executive Director
RI HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
DAVID C. LEWIS ADDICTION MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP
Providing specialized training focused on addictive disorders
The David C. Lewis Addiction Medicine Fellowship, based at Rhode Island Hospital, offers a diverse experience in multiple clinical settings with a wide range of patient populations, including youth, Veterans, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
john fernandez
interim president, RI hospital
RI HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
PSILOCYBIN RESEARCH PROJECT
Cutting-edge research of medical psilocybin
The Psilocybin for OCD Research Program is a five-year pilot study investigating the efficacy of psilocybin for patients with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including review of the changes induced by psilocybin by measuring brain wave activity using electroencephalogram.
john fernandez
interim president, RI hospital
RI SLAVE HISTORY MEDALLIONS
Nurturing healthy communities through recognition of RI’s slave history
Rhode Island Slave History Medallions works to increase public awareness of RI’s significant role in the historic institution of slavery through the placement of bronze medallions and the presentation of public programs.
charles roberts
Executive Director
Rhode islanders sponsoring education
Supporting vulnerable children with scholarships and mentoring
RISE provides scholarships and mentoring to children of currently and formerly incarcerated parents in order to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty, crime and addiction that too often threatens them.
kaitlin della grotta
Executive Director
Save the BAY
Protecting and preserving Narragansett Bay
Save the Bay works to protect Narragansett Bay through an advocacy, policy development, habitat restoration, public education, and outreach.
topher hamblett
interim Executive Director
STAR KIDS
Supporting students with tuition, mentoring, and after-school programming
Star Kids Scholarship Program provides educational opportunities in the form of tuition aid, uniforms, after-school and summer programs, tutoring and mentoring for high risk, low-income children who have a parent with a history of incarceration and/or substance abuse.
karne flanagan
Executive Director
Strategic preventive partnerships
No Wrong door
Meeting the challenges of children, adults, and families struggling with behavioral health needs
Strategic Prevention Partnerships’ No Wrong Door program is a coordinated, interagency behavioral health system of care that delivers timely, high quality, cost-effective, evidence based mental health and substance use care to individuals and families living in Newport County.
rebecca elwell
Executive Director
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
Working to end domestic violence in our community
The Women’s Resource Center works to prevent domestic violence while providing services to those experiencing abuse.
