Community and Social Outreach
Whether it is supporting Arts and Culture, Civic and Human Rights, the alleviation of poverty, the criminal justice system affecting both victims or formerly incarcerated individuals, children in the foster care system or a multitude of philanthropic endeavors, we at Recruiting Specialists believe it is important to give back. When we're not working and providing services to our candidates and clients, you'll often find members of our company volunteering for many charitable and worthy causes.
Justice Assistance
Justice Assistance initiated an annual award to honor individuals who have demonstrated dedication, service and citizen contributions to the justice profession and the public interest. For his exceptional work as an Investigative Reporter for the CBS affiliate in Rhode Island, WPRI-12, Tim White was chosen as a recipient of the Neil J. Houston Award, named as a memorial to Neil for his outstanding achievements in the justice and philanthropic fields. Cindy joins Tim along with his colleague, Ted Nesi.
Visit www.justiceassistance.org for more information.
National Philanthropy Day
As the Development Chairperson for the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), I am proud to join Claudia Zompa, the Director of Development, as we celebrate National Philanthropy Day, with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Rhode Island Chapter at an event honoring “Partners in Philanthropy.”
Visit community.afpnet.org for more information.
Alzheimer’s Walk
Having lost her mother to the disease, Cindy is an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association in supporting their global research, driving risk reduction, early detection and maximizing quality care of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Part of that commitment is to participate in the Annual Alzheimer’s Walk at Roger Williams Park in Providence. Pictured here with the Walk Host, Mike Montecalvo, Co-Anchor and Journalist at WPRI-12.
Visit www.alz.org for more information.
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Adoption Rhode Island
Cindy Laughlin was proud to have sponsored an event for Adoption Rhode Island which was held at Providence Performing Arts Center. The event was a success bringing more awareness to the organization. Cindy (center) pictured with Judy McSoley, Director of Development and Darlene Allen, Executive Director for the organization.
Visit adoptionri.org for more information.
Cindy Laughlin, a long-time supporter of the Arts in her native Rhode Island, was among those on hand when award-winning actress Viola Davis received the 2012 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. Davis was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe for her portrayal of Aibileen Clark in the film, The Help. Established in 1997, in honor of the late Senator Claiborne Pell, one of the principal founders of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Pell Awards recognize artists whose careers exemplify his values. Proceeds from the event support artistic programs at Trinity Repertory Company, Rhode Island's award-winning theatre.
Visit www.trinityrep.com for more information.
An intimate party began backstage after Liza Minnelli's energetic performance at the Providence
Performing Arts Center. She posed for pictures after changing out of her black sequined costume and into a
sweatsuit. While the party was going on backstage, more than 600 guests congregated in PPAC's lobby. An
estimated $235,000 was raised with the proceeds to benefit the theatre's continued restoration projects.
Visit www.ppacri.org for more information.
Cindy Laughlin joined State Representative Frank Ferri and his partner, Tony Caparco when Aids Care Ocean State hosted its annual Mardi Gras event to benefit programs and services for Rhode Island's largest AIDS service agency.
Aids Care Ocean State offers a wide range of programs and services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in Rhode Island, offering comprehensive care. They work with individuals to ensure they receive the support needed to live healthy, happy lives. Through their fundraising efforts, they are able to fund such things as their prevention centers, support groups and housing. Even today, more than one million people are living with HIV in the U.S.
Visit www.aidscareos.org for more information.