‘Warwick 13’ receive United Way award

Posted 10/14/14

Mayor Scott Avedisian joined members of the Warwick 13, a coalition of the city's non-profit and social service organizations, as the group was honored Wednesday by the United Way of Rhode Island. …

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‘Warwick 13’ receive United Way award

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Mayor Scott Avedisian joined members of the Warwick 13, a coalition of the city's non-profit and social service organizations, as the group was honored Wednesday by the United Way of Rhode Island. United Way presented the Warwick 13 with the 2014 Innovative Community Partnership Award during United Way's 88th Annual Meeting.

The agencies work with the city to create a streamlined, friendly system to provide critical support to residents in need. All together, their services reach people from all walks of life: those who are struggling with addictions; those who are escaping abusive relationships; the homeless; those with developmental or physical disabilities; seniors with Alzheimer's disease; students who need a safe and nurturing environment; kids in need of strong adult role models, as well as people who are trying to lead healthier and more active lives; and those in crisis who need financial assistance and other supportive programs.

"The directors of these agencies, their boards and staff continue to inspire me with their enthusiasm, dedication and perseverance," Avedisian said in a statement. "Every day, they are determined to leave the world a little better than they found it. I am extremely proud of their efforts and congratulate the Warwick 13 on this well-deserved honor."

In response to a question on the award nomination, the Warwick 13 said, “At the behest of Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, and working closely with the municipality, the members of the Warwick 13 embrace the need to work more closely together. With both program and operational redundancies, we understand the obstacles we face in serving the community of need in Kent County. We recognize that the system currently operates as more of a "trauma-response" set of services than one focused on the holistic care of families and individuals that can prevent crises. We are inspired to create a “no wrong door”/universal intake process to support fragile families and individuals in the communities we serve. In part a response to the fiscal crisis that is impacting each organization as well as all of our clients, and in part a desire to accomplish a long held dream of service integration, this group of CEO’s is determined to use the funding crisis to improve services and build a healthy community.”

Lara D’Antuono, executive director of the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs, serves as chair of the Warwick 13.

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