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United States Peace Corps

NPCA Peace Corps Connect

Boston Area Returned Peace Corps

Salamatu Foundation

International Institute of Rhode Island

The Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center

Life For A Child with Diabetes

Donna Figueroa's report on the work-a-thon for Camp Joslin

International Diabetes Federation

Friends of Liberia

Pictures of the Fall Gathering at the Beach September 2005

Congratulations to Sasha and Jenifer Moskalenko!
Nicholas Moskalenko was born August 31st.
Jenifer served as a PCV in the Ukraine. She served as Group Leader for RIrpcv for two years. See pictures

RI rpcvs send off Malaika. In July 2005 Jim and Judy Alexander celebrated, with RI rpcvs, their daughter's departure for Peace Corps Jamaica.

RI rpcvs worked to clean up housing area in Pawtucket in October 2004.

Reports by Mark Holland (Malawi 95-97) and by Group Leader Jenifer Moskalenko on the Bird Watch at Norman Bird Sanctuary November 21, 2004

Past Newsletters

Calendar of Events

8th Annual Walk-a-Thon
Sunday, September 25th at 11:00am
Kingston, Rhode Island

2011 marks the Peace Corps' 50th anniversary. There will be a walk held in Washington D.C. to honor all Fallen Peace Corps Volunteers on September 25th.

Come join friends and supporters here in Rhode Island on that date and walk to honor those volunteers who lost their lives and help raise funds for the Salamatu Foundation. Meet other people, enjoy a gorgeous walk on the South County Bike Path and help an amazing program!

The walk is approximately 5 miles. We will begin at the Kingston Railroad Station, walk to the halfway point, turn around and return to the Rail Station.  Following the walk there will be a social hour in Carolina, RI.

For more information and to download sponsorship forms: http://www.salamatu.org/news_events.html

Previous walks: 2007 2006

Annual Clean the Beach and Lunch in Narragansett
Saturday October 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM

 Meet at Joan Mathieu’s home at 14 Parkman Avenue, Bonnet Shores.   We will clean  a beach  section  and return to Joan’s for lunch for lunch and drinks $5.
RSVP to Barbara Fontaine   bafontesq@yahoo.com  or 401-789-1665 so we know how much food to get.   This will be our 50th.  anniversary  token  good work.

 

2009 Clean up the beach.

Together with the Narragansett High School Soccer team we filled bags of litter we picked from the beach.

 

OFFICERS AND HELPERS NEEDED.

We have a few members willing to serve but need many more to help , especially for the 50th. Peace Corps Anniversary coming
up soon. Ask not what your association can do for you..... you know the rest. Even small amounts of help are appreciated. Contact Barbara by phone or e-mail.

 

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See pictures of last year's Annual Spring Carnival Ball:

23rd Annual Spring Carnival Ball of the International Instittue of Rhode Island.

The event is the major fund raiser for the International Institute serving the immigrant community. See pictures of earlier Spring Balls by Katie Dyer

The 21st Annual Spring Carnival Ball
Pictures of RI rpcvs at Spring Ball 2006
Pictures of RI rpcvs at International Institute Spring Carnival 2005
Pictures and a description of Spring Carnival 2004
Spring Ball 2001
Spring Ball 2000
Spring Carnival 99
Spring Carnival 98

 

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RI-RPCV Administrative Volunteers

 

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