PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The 12 News team will be out and about on Thursday and Friday to give back to the community as part of Nexstar’s annual Founder’s Day of Caring .
Nexstar stations in 117 markets across the country are teaming up with nonprofit organizations and public agencies to complete a variety of service projects.
"In times of crisis, these organizations mobilize quickly to help those most in need, often making a critical difference in the lives of millions of people every day. But they can’t do it alone. They need help — and that’s where we come in," Nexstar’s website reads.
Here’s a look at what we're working on:
Thursday, June 13
Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter
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Howard Conservation Area Cleanup in Cranston
(Suzana Arruda/WPRI-TV) (Suzana Arruda/WPRI-TV) (Suzana Arruda/WPRI-TV) (Suzana Arruda/WPRI-TV) (Suzana Arruda/WPRI-TV) (Alyssa Tapper/WPRI-TV) (Alyssa Tapper/WPRI-TV) (Alyssa Tapper/WPRI-TV) (Alyssa Tapper/WPRI-TV) Cup of Joe's provides lunch for the 12 News team on Founder's Day of Caring 2024
East Bay Community Action Food Pantry in East Providence
(Patrick Wholey/WPRI-TV) (Shaun Towne/WPRI-TV (Shaun Towne/WPRI-TV (Patrick Wholey/WPRI-TV) (Patrick Wholey/WPRI-TV) (Patrick Wholey/WPRI-TV) (Karen Rezendes/WPRI-TV) (Karen Rezendes/WPRI-TV) (Shaun Towne/WPRI-TV (Shaun Towne/WPRI-TV (Shaun Towne/WPRI-TV (Shaun Towne/WPRI-TV (Shaun Towne/WPRI-TV (Shaun Towne/WPRI-TV
Friday, June 14
Amos House in Providence
The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Erica Ponte/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Shiina LoSciuto/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Shiina LoSciuto/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Shiina LoSciuto/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Shiina LoSciuto/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Brian Felsenthal/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Catie McNeil/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Catie McNeil/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteering at Amos House in Providence on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Catie McNeil/WPRI-TV)
Howard Conservation Area Cleanup in Cranston
The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mike Montecalvo/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mel DaSilva/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mel DaSilva/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mel DaSilva/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mike Montecalvo/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mel DaSilva/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mel DaSilva/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mel DaSilva/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Mel DaSilva/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Ryan Clifton/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at Howard Conservation Area in Cranston on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Ryan Clifton/WPRI-TV)
Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter
The 12 News team volunteers at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Susan Durant/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Susan Durant/WPRI-TV) The 12 News team volunteers at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter on Founder's Day 2024 (Photo: Susan Durant/WPRI-TV) Grave marker of Anthony Giarrusso Sr., a veteran of three wars, at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter (Photo: Susan Durant/WPRI-TV)
Founder’s Day of Caring was established in 2016. WPRI 12, FOX Providence, The CW Providence and MyRITV are proud to take part in the annual event.
In previous years, we’ve worked with such organizations as Crossroads Rhode Island, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, the Rhode Island Veterans’ Home, and the Rotary Club of Metro Providence’s End Hunger Program.