Our Mission

ecoRI’s mission is to investigate issues and write stories that will catalyze positive environmental and social justice change.

ecoRI is a nonprofit journalistic initiative devoted to educating our readers about the causes, consequences and solutions to local environmental and social justice issues and problems.

We are a professionally staffed, nonprofit Web-based news agency focused on environmental and social justice issues that impact Rhode Island.

Your Support Makes Our Work Possible

ecoRI programs manager Kevin Proft collects used Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns for composting.Individual donations and sponsorships are an important source of our revenue. ecoRI Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with the IRS, and we depend on the generosity of businesses and individuals who recognize the importance of quality journalism as a community asset.

Our supporters are businesses, foundations and individuals who share ecoRI’s mission to educate and empower citizens by informing them about important environmental and social justice issues facing our communities.

We also have a sustaining donation option that assures future funding for our work.

To make a tax-deductible donation, please click on the Donate or Sustain button below, or send a check, payable to:

ecoRI Inc.
111 Hope St.
Providence, RI 02906.

Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated.

Sustaining Support


One-time donation