Month of Giving
The CCRI Month of Giving will be an annual celebration of gratitude and service for our community.
Month of Giving
November is our Month of Giving, an initiative that reflects our commitment to both our students and the communities we serve.
CCRI is much more than a place of learning; it's a part of the fabric of our community. This Month of Giving is an opportunity for us to strengthen that bond and make a positive impact together on our students and the broader community.
To celebrate, we've scheduled a number of events beginning this month and continuing through the end of the fall semester. See below for more information on how you can participate.
Events
Holiday Food Drive and Care Packages
🗓️ October 30–November 19
📍Warwick Campus Rooms 1234, 4226 and Campus Police Kiosk
📍Lincoln Campus Room 1316 and Campus Police Kiosk
📍Providence Campus Room 1181A and Campus Police
📍Newport County Campus Police Kiosk
The Month of Giving Committee is hosting a Holiday baskets and basic needs drive to help our students and families in need. All non-perishable food items (canned gravy, stuffing, canned soup, etc.) and basic needs supplies (toilet paper, deodorant, body wash, etc.) will be accepted.
Toys For Tots
🗓️ Beginning November 1*
📍Warwick, Lincoln, and Providence campuses
*Collection dates vary
Help the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve bring toys to children in need in time for Christmas by donating to collection boxes available at multiple locations a campus at our Warwick, Lincoln, and Providence campuses. Together we can make the holidays a little brighter for local children. Collection boxes will be picked up November 21 in Lincoln and November 22 in Providence and Warwick.
Blood Drives
🗓️ Tuesday, November 19
⏰ 9–2 am
📍Warwick Campus Lower Commons
📍Lincoln Campus Lower Cafeteria
CCRI is teaming with the Rhode Island Blood Center to host Blood Drives at our Warwick and Lincoln campuses open to all students, faculty, and staff who'd like to donate. You can pre-register using the links above, but walk-ins are also accepted.
Youth Basketball Skills Clinic
🗓️ Saturday, November 23
⏰ 9–11 am
📍Warwick Campus Vincent Cullen Fieldhouse
CCRI coaches and student athletes will be on hand to teach basketball skills and fundamentals in this free Youth Clinic. Grades 2–6 are welcome to attend. Registration begins at 8:30 am and instructors will stick around from 11–11:30 am after the event for photos.
Mrs. Katz and Her Hats Storytime
🗓️ Saturday, November 23
⏰ 10:30 am
📍 Newport County Campus (Atrium)
Join us for a free story time with Mrs. Katz, a beloved storyteller who has delighted children for more than 30 years with her vibrant collection of over 200 hats, each adding a special flair to her storytelling. This is event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and the first 20 families in attendance will receive a free book.
Good Night Lights
🗓️ Wednesday, December 4
⏰ 8:30 pm
📍 Hasbro Children’s Hospital (1 Blackstone St. Parking Lot)
Good Night Lights is a heartwarming tradition where local organizations and communities use vehicle headlights to send nightly messages of support and encouragement to the children staying at the hospital. By participating, CCRI staff, faculty, and students will help bring smiles and comfort to these young patients during the holiday season, demonstrating the spirit of giving and community solidarity.