Friendly Fruits Community Gardens
| Name: | Friendly Fruits Community Gardens |
| Jurisdiction: | Rhode Island |
| Entity type: | Domestic Non-Profit Corporation |
| Status: | Activ |
| Date of Organization in Rhode Island: | 22 Jul 2024 (a year ago) |
| Identification Number: | 001776770 |
| ZIP code: | 02910 |
| County: | Providence County |
| Purpose: | FRIENDLY FRUITS COMMUNITY GARDENS MISSION STATEMENT: THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR PURPOSES WHICH FRIENDLY FRUITS COMMUNITY GARDEN PROPOSES TO PURSUE IN CONDUCTING ITS AFFAIRS IN RHODE ISLAND ARE: 1. CREATE A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACE: ESTABLISH A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE TRANS, NON-BINARY, GENDERQUEER, INTERSEX, AND ALL LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS, ALONG WITH THEIR ALLIES, CAN GATHER, FEEL SAFE, AND BE THEMSELVES. 2. PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: FOSTER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND BUILD SOCIAL NETWORKS BY ORGANIZING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT UNITE PEOPLE, STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS AND PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY. 3. PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE: GROW AND DISTRIBUTE FRESH, NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE TO LOW AND NO-INCOME LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. 4. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, GARDENING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, FOCUSING ON ENGAGING LGBTQ YOUTH AND PROVIDING THEM WITH VALUABLE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. 5. SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES: IMPLEMENT AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES, INCLUDING INSTALLING A RAIN COLLECTION SYSTEM AND EXTENDING THE GROWING SEASON WITH COLD BEDS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY. 6. ACCESSIBILITY: ENSURE THAT OUR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS ARE ADA- ACCESSIBLE, CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES CAN PARTICIPATE AND BENEFIT FROM OUR ACTIVITIES. 7. SUPPORT AND RESOURCES: PROVIDE RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR DISPLACED AND LOW/NO-INCOME LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM TO FEEL CONNECTED, SUPPORTED, AND EMPOWERED. 8. COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS PVD HOUSE, THE BOSTON SISTERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE, NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT, LASA, DEM, AND THE RI FOOD POLICY COUNCIL TO MAXIMIZE OUR IMPACT AND EXTEND OUR REACH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. 9. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: UTILIZE THE THERAPEUTIC ASPECTS OF NATURE AND GROWING TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FACILITATING HEALING AND FOSTERING RESILIENCE. 10. CULTURAL CELEBRATION: CELEBRATE AND SHARE THE DIVERSE TRADITIONS AND CULTURES WITHIN THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT HONOR AND RESPECT EACH INDIVIDUAL'S IDENTITY AND HERITAGE. BY PURSUING THESE PURPOSES, FRIENDLY FRUITS COMMUNITY GARDEN AIMS TO CREATE A VIBRANT, SUPPORTIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY THAT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL ITS MEMBERS IN RHODE ISLAND. |
| Principal Address: |
9 WELFARE AVE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910, USA
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NAICS
813312 Environment, Conservation and Wildlife OrganizationsThis U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as clean air and water; global warming; conserving and developing natural resources, including land, plant, water, and energy resources; and protecting and preserving wildlife and endangered species. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes. Learn more at the U.S. Census Bureau
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| DAMON GOODRICH-HOUSKA | Agent | 9 WELFARE AVE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910, USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
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| DAMON GOODRICH-HOUSKA | INCORPORATOR | 9 WELFARE AVE CRANSTON, RI 02910 USA |
| BRIDGETTE BLIGHT | INCORPORATOR | 9 WELFARE AVE CRANSTON, RI 02910 USA |
| DANA CABRAL | INCORPORATOR | 75 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 30-212 CRANSTON, RI 02910 USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGETTE BLIGHT | DIRECTOR | 9 WELFARE AVE CRANSTON, RI 02910 USA |
| DAMON GOODRICH-HOUSKA | DIRECTOR | 9 WELFARE AVE CRANSTON, RI 02910 USA |
| CATHERINE GRANT | DIRECTOR | 25 FAIRFIELD AVE PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 USA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGETTE BLIGHT | TREASURER | 9 WELFARE AVE CRANSTON, RI 02910 USA |
| Number | Name | File Date |
|---|---|---|
| 202458253830 | Articles of Incorporation | 2024-07-22 |
| 202574250430 | Annual Report | 2025-06-06 |
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Date of last update: 07 Jun 2025
Sources: Rhode Island Department of State