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VIPS is a not for profit educational organization dedicated to enabling our city’s students to succeed in school by providing them with educational support services and individualized help so that they can grow academically and socially. VIPS vision is that all Providence public school students have an equal chance for success.
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VIPS  believes all children can reach their potential, but many need extra help.

That is what VIPS does - gives them chances to learn. We need you to help us do that.

Every year more than 3,000 Providence public school students face some kind of learning crisis that could end their chances of a successful school career. And then one of our volunteer tutors walks in the door.

Ways to help

Three ways that you can help, right now...

1 Sign up to volunteer!

2 Donate Now!

3 Stay informed:
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News & Events

Save the Date!!

VIPS' 45th Anniversary and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

Monday, June 1, 2009
Noon
Rhode Island Convention Center

Help support VIPS' important work with kids and honor dynamic, long-time supporters Janet and Mel Zurier at our 45th Anniversary and Volunteer Recognition Award Luncheon. The event is at noon, Monday, June 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Tickets are $60. For information and to make your reservations, contact Philomena Santos-Higgins at 274.3240 or e-mail psantoshiggins@vips4kids.org.

Janet and Mel Zurier

 

Were You a VIPS Student or Volunteer?

VIPS, formerly Lippitt Hill Tutorial and Mt. Pleasant Tutorial, is celebrating 45 years of tutoring/mentoring students. As part of that celebration, we are looking to connect with former students and mentors.

Help VIPS relive its past!

If you, or someone you know, was a tutor/mentor or student receiving services from 1964 to 2008, call VIPS at 401.274.3240 and ask for Lily. It will take very little time, but may help the local nonprofit compile a more complete history about how the organization has touched the lives of thousands of Providence - and Rhode Island residents!