Listening, building and supporting organizations committed to serving Rhode Island communities most in need.
Investing in educational, skills-training, housing, healthcare and entrepreneurial programs based on community-identified needs to create success.
“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sake and for our own.” –Cesar Chavez
What We Do
Transform Rhode Island Scholarship
Giving Rhode Island youth a voice, and power to change our communities with the greatest need, one big idea at a time.
POC Awards $1M for Central Falls Student Health Access
Papitto Opportunity Connection is investing $1 million to expand healthcare for Central Falls students and families through SMART® Health Clinics in local schools.
The ELISHA Project
Feeding Hope: The ELISHA Project shares food & more with those in need. POC is proud to support the ELISHA project and the critical work the organization provides to all those in need in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Philharmonic
Since 2021, POC has provided vital funding to the Rhode Island Philharmonic, supporting the growth of Victoria’s Dream Project, expanding financial aid at The Music School, and enhancing programs across the state.
