David N. Cicilline
@davidcicilline.bsky.social
President & CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, Former Member of Congress & Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
Big congrats to Trinity Rep on officially breaking ground for their expansion! At Rhode Island Foundation we’re proud to support this step forward for RI’s arts scene and can’t wait to see what’s next.
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Big congrats to Trinity Rep on officially breaking ground for their expansion! At Rhode Island Foundation we’re proud to support this step forward for RI’s arts scene and can’t wait to see what’s next.
Gumbofest exceeded expectations! There’s something special about gathering around good food and powerful stories. Glad to join in to support College Unbound.
October 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Gumbofest exceeded expectations! There’s something special about gathering around good food and powerful stories. Glad to join in to support College Unbound.
From moving train tracks to relocating 195, the Providence Foundation has helped to shape our capital city through powerful partnerships. @rifoundation we’re proud to support this vital organization and continue the transformational work together. Here’s to 50 years of impact!
October 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
From moving train tracks to relocating 195, the Providence Foundation has helped to shape our capital city through powerful partnerships. @rifoundation we’re proud to support this vital organization and continue the transformational work together. Here’s to 50 years of impact!
Excited to join a panel at the Nat’l Conference on Citizenship exploring the question: What if we strengthened civic health from the bottom up? We discussed how place-based philanthropy, led by community foundations, can action on civic renewal through year-round local engagement.
September 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Excited to join a panel at the Nat’l Conference on Citizenship exploring the question: What if we strengthened civic health from the bottom up? We discussed how place-based philanthropy, led by community foundations, can action on civic renewal through year-round local engagement.
It was such a pleasure to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month - a time for us to focus on celebrating the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans - at the Gala de la Hispanidad this weekend.
September 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
It was such a pleasure to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month - a time for us to focus on celebrating the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans - at the Gala de la Hispanidad this weekend.
Happy 30 Foster Forward! Thank you for working tirelessly to improve outcomes within the child welfare system by prioritizing RI’s children, youth, and families. It’s our honor at Rhode Island Foundation to support your work.
September 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Happy 30 Foster Forward! Thank you for working tirelessly to improve outcomes within the child welfare system by prioritizing RI’s children, youth, and families. It’s our honor at Rhode Island Foundation to support your work.
Welcoming First Lady of Cabo Verde to East Providence to hear about her new initiative to help women recover from drug and alcohol abuse.
September 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Welcoming First Lady of Cabo Verde to East Providence to hear about her new initiative to help women recover from drug and alcohol abuse.
Congratulations to the 2025 @rifoundation scholarship recipients 🎉 It was so inspiring to celebrate with you, we can’t wait to see what comes next for each and every one of you!
July 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Congratulations to the 2025 @rifoundation scholarship recipients 🎉 It was so inspiring to celebrate with you, we can’t wait to see what comes next for each and every one of you!
Joined my Uncle Bud today to celebrate with Aquidneck Island’s Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons of Italy in America as they honored the eldest members of the Lodge. Such a lovely celebration of Italian culture and community!
July 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Joined my Uncle Bud today to celebrate with Aquidneck Island’s Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons of Italy in America as they honored the eldest members of the Lodge. Such a lovely celebration of Italian culture and community!
We dedicated Rita Murphy Way today, at Rounds Ave., in Rita’s beloved Providence. A dear friend and colleague for many years, Rita has dedicated her life to selfless public service and to finding solutions for those in need. Thank you, Rita!
July 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We dedicated Rita Murphy Way today, at Rounds Ave., in Rita’s beloved Providence. A dear friend and colleague for many years, Rita has dedicated her life to selfless public service and to finding solutions for those in need. Thank you, Rita!
Excited to welcome a new cohort of Teach for America educators to RI! We’re eager for you to get to know our state’s amazing teachers and kids, and to become part of the community.
July 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Excited to welcome a new cohort of Teach for America educators to RI! We’re eager for you to get to know our state’s amazing teachers and kids, and to become part of the community.
Congratulations to the honorees at this evening’s Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Annual Meeting - Edward Feldstein, Rabbi Neimeiser, Amy Page DeBlasio, Katie Ziegler, and Michele Gallagher!
June 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Congratulations to the honorees at this evening’s Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Annual Meeting - Edward Feldstein, Rabbi Neimeiser, Amy Page DeBlasio, Katie Ziegler, and Michele Gallagher!
Happy 40th to the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and its founder the inimitable Bob Billington!
June 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Happy 40th to the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and its founder the inimitable Bob Billington!
Wishing a wonderful Father’s Day to my dad Jack, and all of the amazing fathers who are celebrating today!
June 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Wishing a wonderful Father’s Day to my dad Jack, and all of the amazing fathers who are celebrating today!
Incredible Pell Awards Gala, to benefit Trinity Rep this evening. Congratulations to Tina Fey, Kelli O’Hara, Bernadet Pitts-Wiley, and Loren Spears - and thank you for sharing your inspiring talents with the world to advance the arts and draw us all closer together!
June 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Incredible Pell Awards Gala, to benefit Trinity Rep this evening. Congratulations to Tina Fey, Kelli O’Hara, Bernadet Pitts-Wiley, and Loren Spears - and thank you for sharing your inspiring talents with the world to advance the arts and draw us all closer together!
We raised the Pride flag in East Providence today and I was honored to offer remarks on the privilege – and the responsibility –- that we have to advocate for equality, awareness, and acceptance. Thanks to Mayor DaSilva for inviting me, and Happy Pride to all!
June 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We raised the Pride flag in East Providence today and I was honored to offer remarks on the privilege – and the responsibility –- that we have to advocate for equality, awareness, and acceptance. Thanks to Mayor DaSilva for inviting me, and Happy Pride to all!
What a great morning at Sackett Street - congratulations to the student Rangers and school team members who were honored by the RI School Recycling Project for their efforts to compost, recycle, and reduce reduce food waste!
June 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
What a great morning at Sackett Street - congratulations to the student Rangers and school team members who were honored by the RI School Recycling Project for their efforts to compost, recycle, and reduce reduce food waste!
Commencement + reunion weekend at RISD is always a creative masterpiece. Glad to spend this evening celebrating the 2025 awardees in the Grand Gallery.
May 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Commencement + reunion weekend at RISD is always a creative masterpiece. Glad to spend this evening celebrating the 2025 awardees in the Grand Gallery.
Enjoyed an early kickoff to Pride Month with GLAD Law - reflecting on what has been a challenging year, committed to continuing to support the work of this vital advocacy organization.
May 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Enjoyed an early kickoff to Pride Month with GLAD Law - reflecting on what has been a challenging year, committed to continuing to support the work of this vital advocacy organization.
Glad to reunite with the Family Service PVD Go Team. For 20+ years this effort has made a profound difference, at Rhode Island Foundation we’re honored to help grow the endowment that will support this work long into the future.
May 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Glad to reunite with the Family Service PVD Go Team. For 20+ years this effort has made a profound difference, at Rhode Island Foundation we’re honored to help grow the endowment that will support this work long into the future.
Spent some time with new friends at Hamilton Elementary School in North Kingstown today. We did some reading and made plans for new student government (maybe, if the grown-ups agree)!
May 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Spent some time with new friends at Hamilton Elementary School in North Kingstown today. We did some reading and made plans for new student government (maybe, if the grown-ups agree)!
Congratulations to all of the awardees of this year’s Providence Business News Business Women Awards!
May 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Congratulations to all of the awardees of this year’s Providence Business News Business Women Awards!
Tonight’s gala is a spectacular end to the year-long centennial celebration for Temple Emanu-El. Happy 100 to this incredible Providence institution!
May 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Tonight’s gala is a spectacular end to the year-long centennial celebration for Temple Emanu-El. Happy 100 to this incredible Providence institution!
Grateful for the recent recognition at the Greater Providence YMCA Heroes Breakfast, and even more grateful for the incredible work the team at the Y does to create space for healthy living, youth development, and community connection.
May 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Grateful for the recent recognition at the Greater Providence YMCA Heroes Breakfast, and even more grateful for the incredible work the team at the Y does to create space for healthy living, youth development, and community connection.
Happy Mother’s Day! I’m so grateful for my wonderful mom. She taught my siblings and me the importance of service and generosity, and has always made sure we know we are loved unconditionally.
May 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Happy Mother’s Day! I’m so grateful for my wonderful mom. She taught my siblings and me the importance of service and generosity, and has always made sure we know we are loved unconditionally.