RIOT Rhode Island

Empowerment is the goal. Music is the tool.

Here's what youth participants say about RIOT programming:

"I would describe RIOT RI as a fun and safe space for everyone regardless of how they may identify"

"Social anxiety was a huge part of [life] for me but when I did the program last summer everyone made me so comfortable"

"I think the most important thing riot does is provide a safe space for everyone to be accepted"

"I tend to get very overstimulated by social interaction, and riot has been a safe space for me to go in those situations...It's a space [to go] after a long day of school, or if something is happening...It's therapeutic to have an instrument and there are really good people to talk to if you’re going through something."

"[RIOT is] a program that promotes inclusivity, validation and is of accepting of everyone"

"RIOT has always felt like a place of love, acceptance, and safety which is incredibly unique if that wasn’t present it wouldn’t be RIOT"

"It’s all just really fun!"

Here's what YOU can do:

We need YOU to make sure that RIOT RI will be around to help youth (and adults!) empower themselves in 2025… and 2030… and for many more years to come!

YOU know how important the space created at RIOT is for our participants to find others like them and to feel the confidence and power that brings.

YOU know how important it is to find a space where they are encouraged to get loud and stand up for what they believe, despite the messages they may receive out in the world.

YOU know how important it is to support RIOT RI in our mission to "use music creation, critical thinking and collaborative relationships to foster collective empowerment and the development of healthy identities in girls, women, trans, and gender-expansive youth and adults."

YOU can become a sustainer by giving monthly to fight against the headlines and support RIOT RI. 

• $10/month buys a guitar for our Gear Loan program
• $25/month funds financial assistance for one camper
• $35/month covers one full-tuition scholarship!

YOU can also make a one-time donation in any amount to support our work!

YOU can donate safely and securely here on this Mightycause page, or send us a check payable to RIOT Rhode Island at PO Box 23371, Providence, RI 02903.

Thank you for your support!

The Team at RIOT RI