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We are constantly pursuing grants and contributors for our endeavor to improve the lives and well being of the people we support. We have deep gratitude for all contributions given to us through our small fundraisers of yard and baking sales and cookbooks, and to our large annual fundraiser of sponsored tables and individuals, cash raffle prizes, silent auction and raffle of gift baskets of donated items and tickets. The agency has been the benefactor of donations in the memory of loved ones, and parents’ contributions thru work programs like the United Way. For more information as to how to donate to L.I.F.E., Inc. or to see how the grants we have received have enriched the lives of the clients we serve please click on the bars below. Sincerely, Diane Rodrigues - Development Coordinator (dianer@lifeincri.org)
Current 2010 Grants -
We have been awarded a grant from the John D. & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation, Bank Of America, N.A., Trustee for $2,228.00. The money from the grant will be used for the purchase of two All Terrain Chairs. With the chairs our client's lives will be enriched by the ability to more easily and have access to beaches, ponds and lakes, pursue hiking trails and become mobile in areas where most wheelchairs fail. We would like to recognize and greatly thank the foundation for the helping us to give our clients more accessibility to outdoor activities.
The John E. Fogarty Foundation for a second year in a row granted $3,671.00 for the 'Green Thumbs Production' organic gardening project. The project was a huge success last year producing vegetables for all to eat, and flowers to sell at a local coffee shop. We would like to recognize and greatly thank them for their support in a very enriching program.
We would like to recognize and thank The Puffin Foundation for a $750.00 grant to be used by The BRASS program. The grant will be part of the visiting artists project in the 'Conversations' workshops. The workshops expose the clients and any outside participants to new and thought provocative ways to approach art and the surroundings we live in.

'Give to LIFE' Gifts of Cash A donation of cash to our agency is the fastest and easiest way to assist the individuals that we support. With the gift of cash a letter of receipt will be issued for you to use for IRS purposes. As well your contribution will be noted in our next following newsletter, and for any amount over $350 we will offer a link for three months from our website. For your convenience we have available an fill-out email form. If you wish to print the form and mail in, please click here. In honor of/In memory of Gifts Gifts given in this way is a special way to memorialize that special someone in your life. We will send you a tax receipt to be used for IRS purposes, and you kind gift will be noted in our next following newsletter available. For your convenience we have available an fill-out email form. If you wish to print the form and mail in, please click here. Gifts in Kind Gifts of clothing, software, computers, medical equipment, or supplies to mention a few will be welcomed here. We will find the best way to use you gift within our programs. As well, we help support our clients who run a flea market which will take a host of unused items. We will send you a tax receipt for your taxes so you can note the value of your item. Volunteer Opportunities The gift of your time is highly valuable. Your talents could be used for fund raising, grant research, Top Drawer Art Center, horticulture or activities with the clients. We have an array of opportunities to use your special abilities. If interested in more information on how you could donate to L.I.F.E., Inc. please contact Diane Rodrigues at 401-254-2910, ext.35, or email dianer@lifeincri.org.
2009 Grants George Ramlose Foundation B.R.A.S.S. Enterprises received a $3,500.00 grant from the George Ramlose Foundation.The grant will be used for the purchase of sewing machines, and table looms to create items for enjoyment and sales. We would like to recognize and greatly thank them for helping our clients enrich their lives. Governor's Workforce L.I.F.E., Inc. received a Governor's Workforce grant for $2,500.00. The matching grant will be utilized to upgrade our current sensitivity awareness training and develop a training video. We would like to recognize and greatly thank them for their support to our endeavors. Bristol County Special Education Grant The Special Education Program received funding for the school year of 2009/2010 in the amount of $6,200. The contributors are the Nordson Corporation Foundation for $2,500.00, the Alan Hassenfeld Foundation for $2,000.00, the Bristol Knights of Columbus for $1,500.00, and the Bristol County Elks for $200.00. We would like to recognize and greatly thank them for their generosity and insight. John E. Fogarty Foundation & Claire Canning L.I.F.E., Inc. Day Program received $4,000.00 from the John E. Fogarty Foundation for the 'Green Thumbs Production' organic gardening project. A $275.00 donation for this project was given by Claire Canning as well. We would like to recognize and greatly thank them for their support. John E. Fogarty Foundation L.I.F.E., Inc. Day Program received $4,000.00 from the John E. Fogarty Foundation for the 'Green Thumbs Production' organic gardening project. A $275.00 donation for this project was given by Claire Canning as well. We would like to recognize and greatly thank them for their support. The John Dixon & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation L.I.F.E., Inc. received a $1,000.00 grant from the ‘The John Dixon & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation, Bank of America, Trustee’. The money will be used to purchase three tablemate rocker chairs. We would like to recognize and greatly thank them for giving our clients a comfortable place to relax. return to top of bar
2008 Grants Top Drawer Art Center 'Conversations' Grant We would like to recognize and thank the below mentioned grant makers for their support in 2008. Their generosity has allowed us to set in motion our goal of a visiting artist program called ‘Conversations’ at the Top Drawer Art Center. The funds have allowed us to invite local artists to the center to come in and instruct, mentor, or just share ideas of different art mediums to our supported individuals with developmental disabilities and the interested general public. This has been a tremendous success and will continue throughout 2009. John E. Fogarty Foundation The Puffin Foundation Ocean State Charities Trust The George Ramlose Foundation Spurwink/RI - Gail Bedessa Memorial Fund We would like to recognize and thank Suprwink /RI for enabling four individuals to pursue travel to destinations of importance to them. Two individuals will be visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York to help complete their love of baseball. Two other individuals will be visiting Chicago, Illinois to see their own artwork on display in the permanent collection at the Intuit Museum of Chicago. Vigneron Memorial Fund We would like to recognize and thank the Vigneron Memorial Fund for enabling three programs to receive therapeutic foam chairs. Thru their generosity the clients within the programs who rely on wheelchairs for the majority of their day will benefit with unique, alternate seating, and comfortable solutions. These chairs optimize the comfort and safety for those requiring long term care. Bristol County Special Education Grant We would like to recognize and thank the below mentioned grant makers for their support. Thru their generosity a workshop has been established to offer adult education specialized for developmentally disabled individuals. Many individuals have been able to participate for a nominal fee, and enjoy the classes which teach basic living skills. The Hassenfeld Foundation Bristol County Elks #1860 Bristol Council of Knights of Columbus CVS return to top of bar
Previous Grants Vigneron/Johnston Memorial Fund A Vigneron/Johnston Memorial Fund grant was received in 2005 to provide sensory rooms at three of our homes. The grant was used to offset the cost of the construction and purchasing of sensory items. The rooms were created to offer our clients an area of calming comfort and relaxation. A Vigneron/Johnston Memorial Fund grant was received in 2003 to provide assistive equipment to address the mobility needs for 18 individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. The grant enabled the agency to purchase 3 Heritage Series Bicycles for the individuals use and enjoyment.