RICJ - Rhode Island for Community and Justice

RICJ - Rhode Island for Community and Justice Dedicated to social justice, leadership, and community. See www.ricj.org for full photo galleries! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!

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09/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our 9/11 Candlelight yesterday! “We cannot change September 11, 2001. But we can decide what kind of world comes after it. We can choose empathy over hatred. Community over division. Courage over fear. And service over indifference.” - Andrew, Youth Action Council President 2026, RICJ.
National Anthem by Joel
Speech by Andrew (RICJ Youth)
Spoken word by Destiny (RICJ Youth)

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For more than 70 years, RICJ has brought people together to challenge bias, build understanding, and empower young leade...
09/03/2026

For more than 70 years, RICJ has brought people together to challenge bias, build understanding, and empower young leaders to create a more inclusive Rhode Island. 💙 Your support helps give youth a voice and strengthen our communities. For a limited time, get 25% off General Admission! Hurry, this special offer ends September 24th! To purchase your ticket, please scan the QR codE or click the link in our bio!

September is here, and it’s a good time to pause and be grateful- for another day, for the people we love, and for the c...
09/01/2026

September is here, and it’s a good time to pause and be grateful- for another day, for the people we love, and for the chance to be there for one another. ❤️
Tomorrow, let’s come together as a community to remember and honor the lives we’ve lost. We hope you’ll join us!
📅 Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕐 6:30-7:30 EST
📍 “Wall of Hope” (Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI)

YAC is back in session!  Kick off session on Tuesday, September 8th at 4:00 PM! Calling for youth looking to make an imp...
08/28/2026

YAC is back in session!  Kick off session on Tuesday, September 8th at 4:00 PM! Calling for youth looking to make an impact in their community, develop leadership skills, and more! Join the Youth Action Council (YAC) by emailing us today at [email protected].

Here’s our September Calendar with YAC’s meeting times. RICJ events and RI community events.

 Highlights: 

-Tuesday, September 2nd, 9/11 Candlelight: Let’s come together as a community to honor those life lost, and how still impacts us.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!TOMORROW! Join RICJ’s Community Ally Coalition for a community conversation about the future of Juven...
08/25/2026

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

TOMORROW! Join RICJ’s Community Ally Coalition for a community conversation about the future of Juvenile Hearing Boards and how we can better support youth in our communities!

We’ll be talking about:
* Restitution & Restorative Justice
* Where Juvenile Hearing Board hearings should take place

Wednesday, August 26th
5:30–7:00 PM
271 N. Main St., Providence
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually (link below)

https://meet.google.com/jfi-jvog-fuf

Come share your perspective,and help shape how we respond to and support Rhode Island youth. We want to hear from YOU!

07/31/2026

Every young person deserves the opportunity to explore their potential and build a pathway toward a brighter future.
Through RICJ’s Youth Career Pathways Program, young people gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, build confidence, and connect with mentors who believe in them.
These opportunities are made possible through the support of people who believe in investing in the next generation.

Your support helps us continue creating access, experiences, and career pathways for youth throughout our community.
Together, we can keep opening doors.

Support RICJ and invest in the next generation.
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07/22/2026

Culture Night is more than a celebration—it’s a chance to be seen, heard, and understood. 🌍✨

Through participant Ouray LaRose’s perspective, experience one of the most meaningful moments from RICJ’s Project RESPECT Summer Camp, where young people share their cultures, celebrate their identities, and learn from one another.

Culture Night is only one part of this transformative one-week program,designed to strengthen leadership, encourage cross-cultural understanding, and build lasting connections among young people.

Help RICJ continue creating opportunities like this for future participants.

❤️ Support RICJ’s mission at [www.RICJ.com/donations](http://www.RICJ.com/donations)

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07/14/2026

One year can change everything. 🌍✨

Last summer, Raita Ota joined Project Respect as a delegate. This year, he returned as a counselor—helping the next generation find their voice and celebrate who they are.

From leading speech workshops that build confidence to watching delegates proudly share their cultures during Culture Night, Raita’s journey is a reminder that leadership begins with opportunity.

At Project Respect, young people don’t just participate—they grow into mentors, leaders, and changemakers.

💙 Want to help create more stories like Raita’s?

Support the mission and invest in Rhode Island’s future: RICJ.com/donations

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07/08/2026

🌍✨ Every culture has a story. Every dance keeps it alive.

At Project Respect Summer Camp, young people took the stage to celebrate their heritage through music, movement, and community. Culture Night wasn’t just a performance—it was a powerful reminder that our differences make us stronger together.

Watch these incredible moments as our youth proudly represent their cultures and build confidence, connection, and respect through the arts. 💙

If you believe every young person deserves opportunities like this, help us continue creating safe spaces where they can learn, grow, and lead.

❤️ Support the mission: www.RICJ.com/donations

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06/24/2026

Did you know RICJ’s roots go back over 100 years?
From fighting hatred and prejudice in the 1920s to building youth leadership today, Project RESPECT continues that legacy at Salve Regina.

This week, teens are coming together to build community, explore social justice, and grow as leaders.

Want to get involved? Don’t miss out our next Project RESPECT and explore RICJ’s youth programs at www.ricj.org/events





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