News & Events

06/20/23

We are thrilled to announce that the Rhode Island Free Clinic has been honored with the title of 2023 "Community Captain" by the New England Patriots Foundation and Bank of America! The charitable initiative, created in 2021, is designed to establish a deeper understanding of local nonprofits' community efforts and the populations they serve. As part of the program, the Free Clinic will receive $50,000 over two years, as well as in-kind donations and additional support. The Free Clinic is incredibly proud to be this year's only Rhode Island recipient and will share this designation with our local friends at Sojourner House, who received this award in 2021. Thank you to the New England Patriots Foundation and Bank of America for their extraordinary commitment and investment in the Clinic! To read the full press release, click the link below.

02/09/23

On Thursday, 2/9, PVD Cello Fest (Musicians: Megan Koch, Rob Bethel, Kamyron Williams and Zan Berry) performed a range of trio and quartet arrangements from contemporary pop to classical to a captive live and virtual audience. This represented a beautiful collaboration between music and health. To view the performance click the link below.

01/23/23

We are pleased to present our new officers and board members for 2023: Carrie Bridges Feliz, President; Michele Lederberg, Esq; Vice President; Patrick Martin, CPA, Treasurer; Jeffrey Chase-Lubitz, Secretary; and William Fitzgerald, President Emeritus.

11/22/22

The AmeriCorps VISTA program allows its members to support organizations making sustainable change in areas that effect poverty, including education, public health, climate, access to benefits, and more. The full time volunteers commit to one year of service ranging from fundraising, grant writing, research, volunteer recruitment, and capacity building projects that will allow them to gain professional experience. At the Rhode Island Free Clinic, the VISTA program is a large part of our family. Hear what the current VISTAs shared about their experience in the program and the impact of the Rhode Island Free Clinic on them and the community.

06/27/22

Donation made in PC Athletics’ name will help provide much-needed medical care to low-income adults. In addition to spreading the word about the importance of colonoscopy, the relationship between University Gastroenterology, University Endoscopy Group, and Providence College Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Cooley will now also help people seeking medical care at Rhode Island Free Clinic.

Below is a sweet video documenting the presentation of this generous donation: https://vimeo.com/723127843/1550447f58

02/28/22

The Rhode Island Free Clinic was one of forty-nine awardees nationally to receive a grant from Direct Relief. We are very proud to receive this highly competitive national grant, for our work to increase health equity in RI.

02/28/22

“We are pleased to welcome these outstanding community leaders to our high-performing team,” said Clinic Board President, William Fitzgerald, Vice President, Amica Mutual Insurance Company. Board Officers include, Carrie Bridges Feliz, Vice President; George Greer, Treasurer; Jeffrey Chase Lubitz, Secretary; and Mark Gim, President Emeritus.

02/24/22

09/24/21

On October 13, 2021 the RI Free Clinic presented the virtual 2021 Founder’s Event Gala. The online event was hosted by NBC-10 Health Reporter, Barbara Morse, and will feature an awards ceremony and auction.

05/17/21

Hear from Marie Ghazal on why she chose nursing, how she navigated her early career, and how it prepared her for role as CEO of Rhode Island Free Clinic.