October 29, 2026
Omni Providence Hotel

12- 1 p.m. | Doors open at 11 a.m.

Each year, our community comes together with a shared belief: investing in children today creates brighter futures for generations to come.⁠
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Join us on Thursday, October 29, at Omni Providence Hotel for Children’s Friend’s Investing in Our Children Luncheon, an inspiring afternoon raising funds to provide children and families in our community with the high-quality services they need. Proceeds from the luncheon provide flexible support that allows Children’s Friend to respond where the need is greatest and continue helping Rhode Island’s children and families thrive.⁠

We are honored to recognize this year’s award recipients.

Friend of Children Award
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage

Legislative Leadership for Rhode Island Children Award
Representative Joshua J. Giraldo, Rhode Island House of Representatives
Senator Bridget Valverde, Rhode Island Senate