Social & Environmental Justice

Planting Seeds of Change

Roots2Empower uses direct service, education, public policy, and community engagement to confront social injustice and advance equity in southern New England. 

We Believe

As society transforms to address the intersecting climate, health, and economic crises, marginalized people must be at the table, shaping the solutions.

By centering community-driven strategies that provide direct support for youth, individuals, and families facing systemic barriers and marginalization, our advocacy can create a more just and equitable society for all.

Our Mission


Roots' mission is to enable economic empowerment for low-income, justice-impacted, and marginalized people in southern New England through civic engagement, workforce training, environmental connection, and public education.

Our Vision

Our vision is a thriving Southern New England powered by a regenerative economy in which community members meaningfully participate in the decision-making that impacts their lives.

We envision a region where all families have access to the healing power of nature, sustainable energy, dignified housing, and nutritious food without the systemic barriers of racism, poverty, and mass incarceration.

“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle, because we do not live single-issue lives.”

-Audre Lorde

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We host community conversations to share information about climate change and clean energy in Rhode Island, hear from community members about the impacts and barriers they’re facing, and envision solutions. 

Learn how to become an entrepreneur

Roots2Empower offers free and low-cost entrepreneurship training in RI to folks who identify as justice-impacted, low-income, or marginalized.

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