The League of Women Voters Providence serves the city of Providence and the surrounding area. It is one of the oldest Leagues in the country. It was chartered in 1919, very shortly after the League of Women Voters was created as a division of the National American Women Suffrage Association at the NAWSA convention in St. Louis, MO March 1919.
Miguel Nunez, Executive Director, Rhode Island Board of Elections--Tuesday, October 20
Throughout much of the country, citizens are questioning the safety and the honesty of elections. In Rhode Island, we rely on the Board of Elections to oversee elections. Come meet the person in charge of insuring that we have a say in our government. See the link above for details and to RSVP.
Leadership Team/Board
The Providence League leadership welcomes all members to in-person/Zoom board meetings on the first Wednesday of odd numbered months. We will be trying to alternate between morning and evening meetings this year. If you are interested in helping shape the activities of the Providence League please contact Hollie Courage hucourage [at] hotmail.com
Current Leadership Team and Directors: Hollie Courage, Amanda Blount, Rita Caraccia, Mary Frances Cooper, Diana Doyle, Martha Frutchey, Liz Head, Joan Retsinas, Francesca Pizzi
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To find out what is going on in the Providence League between meetings, please sign up for our Providence Board mailing list: LWVProvidence+subscribe [at] groups.io.
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Besides holding a series of Conversations on issues of interest, the Providence League has been actively pursuing improved funding for Public Libraries (see update) and monitoring School Building Repairs. We annually assist the Providence School Board with a forum for candidates wishing to be appointed to the School Board by the Mayor. Public meetings held by the Providence League are recorded and can be found in the website's listing of Event Videos.
Newsletter
For the latest issue of our newsletter, The Providence Leaguer, go here. Archive
For more information on the chapter, including bylaws, meeting minutes, and program details, see our shared documents.
Recent Activities
The musical SUFFS was at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in January 2026. "Direct from Broadway... the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote." The Providence League produced a display and brochures about Getting Involved, Voting in RI, and League History for the State League.
From the State House to You: Changing the Status Quo - Representative David Morales
Social Reform in Woman Suffrage Spurs the League of Women Voters
Local Responses to Impending Deportation Policies Dec. 17 at Lippitt House Muse
On December 17, 2024 a panel of experts explained how their Rhode Island organizations are responding to impending changes in national immigration policy https://youtu.be/m0itW4m4-B4
100th Anniversary Commemorative Activities
See photos of our gala RI Ratifications Celebration and more RI Suffrage History!
RI Suffragists featured at the Centennial Celebration
