Impact Groups Nonprofit Panel- Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Advocacy, Investment, and Disrupting Barriers
Emerging Leaders and Women United with United Way Rhode Island invite you to a powerful evening focused on how we can work together to address Rhode Island’s youth mental health crisis.
This in-person panel will bring together youth advocates, nonprofit partners, and community leaders to explore how advocacy, investment, and collaboration can strengthen family stability, empower youth, and disrupt barriers to care. Together, we’ll highlight innovative community solutions and inspire collective action through philanthropy, volunteerism, and policy engagement—all to build a healthier, more equitable future for Rhode Island’s next generation.
Panelists Include: • Students from Young Voices • Teddi Jallow, Refugee Dream Center • Margaret Holland McDuff, Family Service of Rhode Island • Stephanie Nunes, Youth in Action
With an introduction by Dr. Daisy Bassen from Thrive Behavioral Health
Event Details: Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: United Way Rhode Island 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02903
Networking & light appetizers provided
Please Bring a Donation to Support Feed RI’s School Pantry Network As part of this event, we invite attendees to support Feed RI, a program providing food to children and families across 17 school-based pantries statewide. These pantries ensure kids have access to meals over weekends and school breaks when school food programs aren’t available.They are in urgent need of canned protein — such as tuna, chicken, or beans — to help keep families nourished during the holidays. Your contribution will make a real difference for Rhode Island students and their families.
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Invest in high-quality childcare, summer and afterschool programs, job training, healthcare, food, housing, and utility assistance.
