Community

The Providence Bruins are partnering with the Wal-Mart Foundation to raise money and awareness for non-profit organizations in Rhode Island that support a wide range of community and social services programs that benefit children, adults, and working families throughout the state including heating assistance, quality healthcare, after school activites, environmental initiatives, and adult literacy.

   

  • This year the Wal-Mart Foundation has given out nine new $25,000 grants to local organizations in addition to their established statewide charitable giving initiatives.
  • In 2007, Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Club gave a total of $674,057 in cash and in-kind donations to local causes and organizations in the communites they serve in the state of Rhode Island.
  • The Providence Bruins in conjunction with the Wal-Mart Foundation will be hosting several of the organizations on game nights to provide additional awareness and generate further support.


The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence's Keep the Heat On Campaign provides heating assistance to those individuals and families living in Rhode Island who have exhausted all other public and private forms of assistance.  To obtain more information or support the campaign, please visit http://www.heatri.com/.

  • Prior to the game Wal-Mart senior manager of public affairs Chris Buchanan presented Jim Jahnz of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence's Keep The Heat On Campaign with a $25,000 grant check on the ice.
  • Keep The Heat On had representatives on the concourse throughout the game so that fans could learn more about the organization's efforts, learn how to become involved and provide support and make donations. 
  • The Wal-Mart Foundation and the P-Bruins hosted a group of students at the game who have worked with Keep The Heat On this year. 

 


City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world.  City Year's mission is to build democracy through citizen service, civic leadership, and social entrepreneurship.  To obtain more information or support the campaign, please visit www.cityyear.org/rhodeisland.aspx.

  • Prior to the game Wal-Mart market manager for RI Merrill Conlon presented Jennie Johnson, executive director of City Year RI, and City Year corps members Dustin Jones and Brandolyn Fluke with a $15,000 grant check on the ice.
  • City Year had representatives on the concourse throughout the game so that fans could learn more about the organization's efforts, learn how to become involved and provide support and make donations. 
  • The Wal-Mart Foundation and the P-Bruins hosted a group of students at the game who have worked with City Year this year. 

 


The YMCA is an integral part of the community throughout Rhode Island and surrounding areas. With over 16 branches nearby, there is something for everyone at the YMCA including health & wellness activities, fitness centers, afterschool programs, child care, camp, and much more. The YMCA provides financial assistance to community members who otherwise might not be able to participate in these activities and offers a host of free programs to those who qualify like cancer survivors and military families. To deliver this support, the YMCA relies on the generous contributions of donors who share the belief that everyone should have access to the health and wellness benefits offered at the Y. The RI State Alliance of YMCAs serves over 91,000 members and gives back nearly $2.5 million in support to the community. The YMCAs are connected through a reciprocal agreement allowing members to take advantage of programs and activities offered at any facility in the participating network.

  • Prior to the game Providence Wal-Mart store manager Martin Elizardo presented David Devault, Volunteer Chair of the State Alliance of Rhode Island YMCA's with a $25,000 grant check on the ice.
  • YMCA had representatives on the concourse throughout the game so that fans could learn more about the organization's efforts, learn how to become involved and provide support and make donations. 
  • The Wal-Mart Foundation and the P-Bruins hosted a group of students at the game who are involved with the YMCA.