RIPIN Turns 35!

In 2026, RIPIN celebrates a remarkable milestone — 35 years of supporting Rhode Island families, caregivers, youth, and individuals navigating complex systems of care.

What began as a small group of determined parents and advocates has grown into a statewide organization standing alongside tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders each year. For three and a half decades, our community has shaped RIPIN’s work, strengthened our mission, and ensured that lived experience stays at the heart of everything we do.

We’re marking this anniversary with a series of special celebrations that honor our history, highlight our impact, and bring together the people who make RIPIN what it is — you.


We’re hosting events throughout the year that celebrate different parts of the RIPIN community:

  • March 26th: A RIPIN Reunion celebrating current and former staff and partners who have helped build our legacy.
  • May 30th: A Community Birthday Party for families, clients, partners, and supporters — a joyful, family-friendly celebration of the community we serve. Join us!
  • October 29th: Our Annual Breakfast, bringing together partners, supporters, and advocates for a morning of connection and inspiration.

To mark this milestone, we invite organizations, partners, and supporters to join us as 35th Anniversary Sponsors.

Sponsorships help us:

  • Celebrate our community
  • Expand our reach
  • Strengthen direct support for Rhode Islanders
  • Honor 35 years of impact

We offer a range of sponsorship levels, including year-long recognition opportunities, visibility across multiple events, and ways to support individual celebrations. If your organization is interested in partnering with RIPIN in 2026, we’d love to connect.

👉 Learn more about sponsorship opportunities