Volunteers In Providence Schools

VIPS' mission is to provide Providence public school students with the educational support services and personalized help they need to grow academically; while advancing towards grade level achievement. VIPS' vision is that all Providence public school students have an equal chance at academic success.

Description:
VIPS accomplishes our goals through general academic support and intensive literacy programs for students attending Providence public schools. VIPS manages these initiatives by mobilizing groups of well trained and screened community volunteers and leveraging collaborations with other nonprofits, businesses and universities to make a difference in our students' lives.

History:
VIPS is the oldest and largest non-profit educational support organization dedicated to the academic success of our public schools students. Founded in 1963, VIPS has a long history of quickly responding to the academic needs of Providence public school students through the use of volunteers as individualized academic support.

Contact person: Ryan Kelly, Program Coordinator, (401) 274-3240, (email)

Office fax number: (401) 277-9090

Address:

905 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.vips4kids.org

Directions:

Please call for directions

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Interests Served:
	Solutions for Children, Youth, Families
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	No
What type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
What type of VCRI membership did this agency have in 2008?
	Full Year

Last updated on November 16, 2009