1st Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the families at Friends Way

Please join us in bringing joy to the children who have lost a family member during this holiday season

(Unwrapped Toys or gifts can be picked up by Maria King, RIFDA President, or dropped off at Nardolillo Funeral Home in Cranston or Narragansett.  Maria will also pick up gifts from any funeral home.)

Friends Way currently serves children from age 3-18.

RIFDA will present all of the gifts donated to Friends Way at their Holiday Party on December 14, 2024, from 12-2pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Road, Warwick.

Here are the estimated numbers for our participants.

Ages 3-6: 16 boys, 16 girls
Ages 7-10: 28 boys, 16 girls
Ages 11-13; 20 boys, 21 girls
Ages 14-18: 17 boys, 20 girls

Some of the gender norms are hard to find neutral games/toys for, etc.  Please respond by December 7, 2024.

Questions? Contact Laurie Robinson, Executive Director, [email protected] or 401-523-5107

This year’s Annual Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony will take place on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the RI State House.

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The Wreaths Across America’s ceremony begins a week-long series of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families.

The ceremony takes place in most of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. and have a particular focus on family during the holidays.

Volunteers conduct the State House ceremonies each year in their respective state capitals. Dignitaries and special guests are invited to speak in honor of our veterans and active military.

These wreath-laying ceremonies are nonpolitical.