Be a voice for low and modest income Rhode Islanders!
The Poverty Institute receives no government funding. Financial support comes from foundations, corporations, and individuals who care about social change and economic justice. There are several ways you can support our work.
Give a gift to The Poverty Institute.
Individual donations are critical to the Institute’s ability to carry out our work. In addition to annual contributions, we can accept pledges over multiple years, transfers of securities, life income gifts, and/or deferred gifts and bequests.
Click here to download a contribution form.
Click here to make a secure contribution through Rhode Island College. PLEASE NOTE: You must choose the Poverty Institute as your "Contribution Designation".
Make a contribution to the Nancy H. Gewirtz Fund for The Poverty Institute. 
In 2005, an endowment was established in memory of the Institute’s beloved co-founder, Nancy Gewirtz. Your contribution will provide a perpetual source of annual income for The Poverty Institute. The Fund is managed by the Rhode Island Foundation, which has a national reputation for financial performance. All gifts to the Fund are tax-deductible.
Click here to download a contribution form and learn more about the Fund.
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