Support the Heart of Healthcare

Every day, nurses go above and beyond to provide compassionate care, comfort, and expertise to patients and their families. They are the backbone of our healthcare system. Your donation directly funds scholarships for aspiring nurses. Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can empower nurses to keep doing what they do best: saving lives and caring for our communities. You may also make a donation in honor or memory of a nurse, colleague, friend, or loved one, or to celebrate a birthday, graduation, or holiday.

Donate Today

Be part of a movement that values care, compassion, and excellence. Donations may be made through:

Direct private contributions
United Way and SECA (State Employees Charitable Appeal) payroll deductions

NFRI Donor #: 6283 All donations are tax deductible.

Special Recognition & Memorial Funds

Many of our scholarships are made possible through generous gifts to memorial and special recognition funds. If you would like to designate your donation to a specific fund, please do so when making your donation.

Current Special Funds:

Louis and Patricia F. Zanella Memorial Fund (awarded to CCRI students only)
Drew-Lewis Fund
Kathleen Dwyer Fund
Ethel Ferrara Fund
Sherman Family Fund
Betsy Nield Fund
Dayle Joseph Fund
Belle Calenda Fund
Geraldine Miguel Fund
Elizabeth DeCosta Fund

If you are interested in creating a new Fund, please Email Us for further information.

Partner With Us

Are you a business or organization that values healthcare heroes?

Become a Corporate Sponsor and show your commitment to supporting the nursing profession.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

Event partnerships
Scholarship funding
Wellness initiatives

Your brand will stand alongside a cause that truly matters.

Donate by Mail

Please make individual donation checks payable to:

Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island

Mail your check along with the Foundation’s Contribution Form (PDF) to:

Nursing Foundation of RI
P.O. Box 41702
Providence, RI 02940

For questions or additional information, please contact us.

Thank You

Thank you for your generous support of the Nursing Foundation of Rhode Island.
Your contribution helps shape the next generation of nursing professionals.