Welcome to the Exchange Club of Central Rhode Island
The club is forming now - thank you for your interest in learning more!
The Exchange Club of Central Rhode Island (ECCRI) is the local club affiliated with The National Exchange Club (NEC), also referred to as “America’s Service Club,” which was founded in 1911 by Charles A. Berkey. At Berkey’s suggestion, the name “Exchange” was selected because the group wanted to exchange ideas and information with like-minded individuals about how to better serve their communities. In the over 113 years since its inception, the NEC has opened local clubs in communities that spread across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
The NEC and The Exchange Club of Central Rhode Island have a mission to inspire communities to become better places to live. To fulfill this mission, we support three Service Programs – Community Service, Youth Programs, and Americanism, including activities that support our military, Veterans, and first responders – and the National Project, the prevention of child abuse. Each year, communities in Rhode Island and around the country benefit from the promotion of pride in our country, college scholarships, youth mentoring, service to the underprivileged, and other services tailored to serve the needs of families in our community.
OUR MISSION
To inspire communities to become better places to live. To fulfill this mission, we support Service Programs for Community Service, Youth Programs, Americanism, and the National Project, the prevention of child abuse.
OUR VISION
The goal is to make the public aware of our club’s role in bettering our community, and of Exchange as an organization.
Join Our Mailing List
Get updates on our club, meetings, local happenings, and more!
By providing my email and/or phone number, I agree to receive email or text messages from the Exchange Club of Central RI.
Four Areas of Impact.
One Immense Difference.
Community Service
Supporting our community is the core of ECCRI. We devote innumerable hours and dollars each year to pinpointing community service opportunities within our community and delivering support to fill gaps in services. The chance to serve others and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving is the number one reason people become members.
Youth Programs & Education
Going hand-in-hand with community service is our dedication to programs that benefit our youth. Through the awarding of college scholarships, mentoring, guidance, and service recognition we strive to make a difference in the lives of the next generation.
Supporting Our Military & First Responders
Going hand-in-hand with community service is our dedication to programs that benefit our youth. Through the awarding of college scholarships, mentoring, guidance, and service recognition we strive to make a difference in the lives of the next generation.
Prevention of Child Abuse
As part of our National Project, the ECCRI participates in a number of annual activities designed to increase awareness of child abuse, its consequences, and how it can be prevented. We also support experts in the prevention of child abuse who work directly with at-risk families.
We're building a club you can be proud to join
Thinking the Exchange Club is right for you? We'd love to get your feedback! Click below to take our brief survey where you can let us know what you'd like to see in YOUR local club!
