The Women's Fund at 1 Union Station in Providence is a grant-making foundation that finances policy advocacy, leadership training, and direct services for RI women and girls. Their Women's Policy Institute trains a yearly cohort of women in legislative advocacy. Phone 401-331-0990 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Application cycles posted at wfri.org.
401-331-0990 · 1 Union Station, Providence, RI 02903
Dress for Success Providence at 345 South Main Street outfits women returning to work with interview-ready clothing, plus offers a Career Center with resume help, interview prep, and a Professional Women's Group. Services by referral; phone 401-861-2990 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Walk-ins are not accepted — appointments only. Free for clients.
401-861-2990 · 345 South Main St, Providence, RI 02903
The RI Commission on Women is housed in the Governor's Office at the State House and advises on policy affecting women and girls — pay equity, reproductive rights, women veterans, and women in the workforce. They publish annual reports and host stakeholder roundtables. Phone 401-222-1739 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Free public agency.
401-222-1739 · 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
Women United is the women's giving circle inside United Way of RI at 50 Valley Street in Providence, funding programs that help low-income mothers stabilize and advance. They host networking and volunteering events. Phone 401-444-0600 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm to join or apply for member programs. Free to apply.
401-444-0600 · 50 Valley St, Providence, RI 02909
Sojourner House in Providence is a DV-rooted agency whose women's programs extend beyond shelter to include economic empowerment, immigrant women's services, and youth advocacy. The 24/7 hotline at 401-765-3232 connects women to safety planning, shelter, and bilingual advocates. Office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. All services confidential and free.
401-765-3232 · Providence, RI 02905