March 2025 Newsletter

Dear Member,

Support The 100 Club of Rhode Island TODAY and Make a Difference in a First Responder’s Life TOMORROW!

Since 1972, The 100 Club of Rhode Island has been dedicated to supporting first responders in times of tragedy. Recognizing the sacrifices these brave men and women make daily, our founders made it their mission to provide financial assistance to those who selflessly serve our communities. Thanks to the generosity of our members, we are proud to support the Rhode Island State Police, all Municipal Police Departments, R.I. DEM, R.I. State Marshals, Capitol Police, State Sheriffs, and Airport Police

Additionally, our support extends to The Board of Higher Education, full-time police officers at U.R.I., R.I.C., and C.C.R.I., as well as police officers at private colleges, Rhode Island correctional officers, and others who meet the requirements of R.I.G.L. 12-7-21. Our commitment also includes full-time Rhode Island firefighters, the Fire Marshal’s Office (Investigators and Bomb Squad), and volunteers actively performing fire and rescue duties.

Join Us in Supporting First Responders

Your support makes a difference! By spreading awareness of our mission to family and friends, you help us grow our membership and strengthen our ability to stand behind first responders in times of hardship. These heroes and their families deserve our unwavering support. A simple click on our website—100clubofri.org—can help us continue making a difference.

Standing Strong for Our First Responders

Every day, first responders put others first, often risking their lives to protect us. The devastating wildfires in California serve as a reminder of the courage and dedication firefighters demonstrate even in the most dangerous situations. The same bravery is displayed by first responders here in Rhode Island, who face challenges such as disaster preparedness, emergency response, and life-saving rescues while ensuring public safety.

The 100 Club is committed to showing our gratitude and support to these dedicated individuals, but we can’t do it alone. Please help us by encouraging others to join our mission. Every membership or donation, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated. It takes just a minute to sign up at 100clubofri.org. Together, we can ensure that funds are available for first responders and their families when they need it most.

100 Club News

Annual renewal notices will be sent out between March and April. Thank you for your continued support! Once we receive your renewal response—either online 100clubofri.org or by mail—we will send you the current year’s window decals along with your membership card. This year, we are excited to introduce a new credit card-style membership card. Each year, members will receive a new sticker to place on their permanent card for the upcoming renewal year.

Memberships run from May 1st through April 30th. If you joined after October 1st, you will receive your decals and new membership card this year, with your renewal due in April 2026.

We are also thrilled to announce a change to our bylaws! The board has unanimously approved an expansion of our scholarship program to include the children of retired first responders. Now, children of both active and retired first responders can apply for our $3,000 per year (for four years) scholarship to support their educational aspirations. Visit 100clubofri.org for more details.

If you are an active or retired first responder, we encourage you to join our cause. For just $50 per year, you can take a stand in supporting your fellow first responders. join here 100clubofri.org

Thanks to our incredible members, we’ve seen a 40% increase in membership since May 2024 and are rapidly approaching 1,000 members! We hope you are enjoying our new website and correspondence. Your support is the backbone of The 100 Club—without you, none of this would be possible