134 Collaborative

SAVE these DATES for this year's Tenderloin Opera Company performance of "WHAT WOULD JENNIE DO?" on Friday, June 26 at 6 pm and Saturday, June 27 at 2 pm in the Mathewson Street Hutchinson Black Box Theater. Photo: last year's production of "ComPASSION Island."

EXHIBIT OPEN THROUGH JUNE 19 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY- CALL 401.331.1069. Join us on Thursday, May 21st, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, for a Gallery Night Providence reception of INTERSECTIONS: A Collective Artist Exhibit with Paul Everett, Liliya Krys, Erminio Pinque, Jade Santana & Ana Shapiro. We are celebrating our fifth year of Gallery Night participation by welcoming back artists from our first four years! Find us on the 5:45 pm Walking Tour from the Graduate Hotel in downtown Providence with guide, Mike Camera.
Paul Everett Moon Munchr

We could not make a difference without YOU! Thank you!

A Shout Out to one of our amazing volunteers, Neville Bedford, ESQ. Neville has helped many housed & unhoused individuals through our free monthly legal clinic AND mentored law students through our partnership with Roger Williams University School of Law. He has a special talent for engaging needed resources and building connections among nonprofits who care for our community. In addition, Neville serves on the board of directors at the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness.

In Memoriam of Jennie DiTomasso who passed away last week. Jennie was a friend to so many, especially to those who were unhoused and in need of support. She was a loyal volunteer with The New Street Sights Page; a server at Better Lives Rhode Island Community Meal every Friday; a supporter & participant in the Tenderloin Opera Company and an advocate with RI Organizing Project. Her caring & quiet presence will be greatly missed in our collective communities.

We couldn't serve our community without the hard work of our volunteers and our partners: Better Lives Rhode Island, Farm Fresh Rhode Island and . Here are examples of how your support funds direct action in our community. Be a part of 401Gives on March 31 & April 1 and support .

With 401Gives around the corner, we are excited to kick off our campaign with some testimonials about the work that we do. Save the date and support our mission. Visit us at our landing page: 401gives.org/organizations/134-collaborative

Congratulations to Better Lives Rhode Island on receiving an NBC 10 WJAR Community Treasures award this week! We are honored to partner with you on the BLRI Community Meal every Friday.
https://turnto10.com/features/community-treasures/better-lives-rhode-island-homelessness-food-insecurity-pantry-support-services-outreach-march-11-2026

LATEST NEWS: We will be participating in Gallery Night Providence once again this year! More details coming soon. Last year, we were thrilled to highlight younger artists, some of whom were exhibiting for the very first time. Pictured left: Jade Santana @ Moon Munchr partnered with seasoned artist & mentor Ellen Messner Rogers for "Creatures of Light & Darkness" exhibit in November. Pictured right: Madeline Menkes, a RISD graduate with a BFA in Painting, presented several of her pieces for "In Good Hands" exhibit in July.