This is the OFFICIAL PAGE of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Women's March on Washington. THIS PAGE is officially sactioned by the National Organization and is where you will find timely, accurate information about the gathering in Washington, DC on January 21, 2017.
By joining this page or event, I acknowledge the following:
The Rhode Island Organizers for the Women's March on Washington (WMW) are volunteers and are not being compensated in any manner for their time and dedication to this eve...
This is the OFFICIAL PAGE of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Women's March on Washington. THIS PAGE is officially sactioned by the National Organization and is where you will find timely, accurate information about the gathering in Washington, DC on January 21, 2017.
By joining this page or event, I acknowledge the following:
The Rhode Island Organizers for the Women's March on Washington (WMW) are volunteers and are not being compensated in any manner for their time and dedication to this event. This event is a grassroots movement that is fluid and has many moving parts. Information is shared and disseminated as quickly as possible by the Rhode Island Organizers. Nothing in the information provided is intended to create a contractual relationship and Organizers are merely acting as facilitators to aid in the success of the event. Any person participating in the WMW does so at their own risk and at their own expense. No warranty of any kind, express or implied are made by Rhode Island Organizers nor are Organizers liable for any monetary loss, personal injury, cancellation of event or misinformation. Participants release Rhode Island Organizers from any and all legal liability and acknowledge that participation is at their own risk.
****IMPORTANT MESSAGE***** There are several organizations, including The National Tate Family Foundation who have put up UNAUTHORIZED event pages on Facebook for this March. They are trying to sell tickets through Eventbrite. We have reported them but PLEASE do not like their page and do not buy tickets. The "Women's March on Washington" is a FREE event for everyone. *****
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Are there plans for GROUP transportation and hotel block? -- Yes, we are hosting two official motorcoaches leaving from Providence on Friday, January 20th with 2 nights in a hotel, returning to RI on Sunday, January 22nd. Both trips are completely sold out. There is also a link to the RallyBus that will leave North Kingstown at 2AM on Saturday, bring you to the march in DC and then return to RI at 3AM on Sunday, and a Skedaddle bus doing the same thing if you'd like to make it just a one day event. You can visit their websites to get tickets on either bus at www.rallybus.net and www.letskedaddle.com. Both RallyBus and Skedaddle are independent companies and are not affiliated with RI Chapter of WMW.
2. Are we working with groups like NAACP? - Yes! We have already connected with many local groups, and the national organizers are doing an amazing job of connecting with as many groups as possible. The RI Chapter has partnered and gained suppor from the Women's Fund of RI, the RI Council of Churches and NOW. We will also have volunteers reaching out to local RI groups as well. If you have contacts with any groups you think we should work with, please message us.
3. Can we change the date? -- Unfortunately, no. We have already submitted a permit for the march and many have already made travel arrangements.
4. Are we working with local press? -- Currently the national admins are handling all press. If you have a reporter reach out to you, please send me a direct message. The RI Chapter public relations will be handled by IMAJ Associates and all press inquiries may be sent to them at www.imajassociates.com.
5. How are we ensuring that this march is safe? -- The national and local groups are working with police and marchers to ensure this protest is PEACEFUL, safe and inclusive for everyone. In Rhode Island we will be hosting 3 workshops around the state offering non-violence training provided by the Center for Study and Practice of Non-Violence and the schedule is posted on this page.This is at no cost.
6. Do we have a mission statement, website, hashtag or other press materials? -- The national website is still being booked, but Rhode Island has it's own page right now at www.riwomensmarch.com. We've are using #whyimarch and #whyimarchri for hashtags on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.
7. Can men get involved? -- YES! We are a 100% inclusive march and welcome all genders, races, ages, religions, sexual orientations and ALL people!!!
8. I am so excited, how can I help RIGHT NOW? -- Share this page and spread the word! And remember, this movement is just a few weeks old. We are getting our ducks in a row but we will have updates and volunteer groups organized very soon.
Your RI Chapter WMW organizer - Nancy
