Women's Fund of Rhode Island

11/04/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that 4 graduates of WFRI's Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) won their elections to serve our state! Seeing our alumnae step into civic leadership and policy-making is a powerful reminder of what happens when we invest in women's leadership pipelines. Congratulations, Kim Ahern, Arlette Hidalgo, Veronicka Vega, & Amy Yozura!

11/04/2026

At the Women's Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI), we envision a future where our electoral bodies reflect the rich diversity of the communities they serve. We firmly believe that more women and people of color belong at the tables where decisions are made, and resources are allocated.

While holding office as a woman does not mean an official will always align with every policy WFRI advocates for, we know that lived experience matters. A diversity of life experiences in leadership changes the conversation and enriches decision-making on every single policy issue.

11/04/2026

Congratulations to all the candidates who stepped up and won their seats in yesterday’s election! 🗳️✨

At the Women's Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI), we envision a future where our electoral bodies reflect the rich diversity of the communities they serve. We firmly believe that more women and people of color belong at the tables where decisions are made, and resources are allocated.

While holding office as a woman does not mean an official will always align with every policy WFRI advocates for, we know that lived experience matters. A diversity of life experiences in leadership changes the conversation and enriches decision-making on every single policy issue.

This election season brought historic milestones both here at home and across the nation:

🌊 Historic First in Rhode Island: For the first time in our state's history, three women concurrently hold top executive offices in Rhode Island: Governor Helena Foulkes, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and Attorney General Kim Ahern!

🎓 WPI Alumnae Success: We are incredibly proud to share that 4 graduates of WFRI's Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) won their elections to serve our state! Seeing our alumnae step into civic leadership and policy-making is a powerful reminder of what happens when we invest in women's leadership pipelines. Congratulations, Kimberly Ahern, Arlette Hildago, Veronicka Vega, and Amy Yozura!

🇺🇸 Nationwide Milestones:
• Congress: Women are set to hold nearly 29% of U.S. House and Senate seats, including a historic high of over 100 Democratic women in the House and key expansions for Black women serving in the U.S. Senate.
• Governorships: Women now make up approximately 24% of state governors nationwide, continuing an encouraging trend toward executive representation across the country.

To every woman who put her name on the ballot: thank you for your courage, vision, and dedication to public service. Representation matters, and together, we are building a more equitable Rhode Island. 💙🧡

11/03/2026

November is Nonprofit Appreciation Month! Each week throughout November, the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact is awarding mini-grants to Rhode Island nonprofits that are highlighted on social media, turning community appreciation into direct financial support for organizations! How can you support WFRI? Mention us on your socials using to make your entry! Do you represent a nonprofit? Mentioning another organization will enter you both! Happy Nonprofit Appreciation Month! 🧡💙

Nonprofit Appreciation Month - November is Nonprofit Appreciation Month, and the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact has more than a month's worth of thank you activities planned for Rhode Island nonprofits!Here is what we have in store:Celebratory events across the statePrize drawings for both individual...

11/03/2026

WE LOVE Women's Fund of Rhode Island! 💜💙

For National Nonprofit Appreciation Month, the for Nonprofit impact at United Way of Rhode Island is shining a light on nonprofits who move Rhode Island forward.

And today, we celebrate Women's Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI) — Est. 2001!

Because advocacy becomes action.

They are:
✨ Amplifying women’s voices.
✨ Championing legislation.
✨ Creating lasting change for women.

For over two decades, WFRI has turned advocacy into real policy, real opportunity, and real progress for women and girls across our state.

Thank you, Women's Fund of Rhode Island, for your leadership, your courage, and your unwavering commitment to equity.

Rhode Island is stronger because of you.

As RAMP real access motivates progress we are proud to stand with WFRI and support their mission. When we fight for access and equity for people with disabilities, and WFRI fights for equity for women — we are moving Rhode Island forward together. Because true inclusion must include ALL women, including women with disabilities.

Kelly Nevins ❤️

11/03/2026

The WFRI team at the 2026 Women's Funding Network Summit in New York City last week!

11/03/2026

Happy Election Day! Polls are open across Rhode Island until 8:00 PM this evening, see the link to find your polling location and view a sample ballot! 🗳️

11/02/2026

423 attendees, $19,600 in ticket sales, $17,959 in raffles, $117,750 from our sponsors, 29 raffle baskets, 60+ Wheel of WOW prizes, and 6 Grand Prizes! Thanks to your support, we raised $155,309 to advance gender equity for women and girls in Rhode Island! In the comments, share one moment from Women Leading Change 2026 that you will never forget. 💙🧡

Photos by Candidly Captured by Kathleen

11/02/2026

Check out our latest blog post, "Too Many Nonprofits? Or Not Enough Support for the Communities That Need Them?" by WFRI CEO Kelly Nevins! https://wfri.org/blog/Case-for-nonprofit-redundancy/

11/01/2026

November is Nonprofit Appreciation Month in RI. Today, we’d like to shout out fellow PBN Inclusion Summit honoree for the Social Sector, RAMP real access motivates progress. Their Executive Director, Tina Guenette, partnered with us on updating WFRI’s Inclusion in the Workplace Toolkit, which you can find at www.wfri.org/research. Tina’s org works with businesses to ensure they are physically accessible. ❤Alliance for Nonprofit Impact United Way of Rhode Island