Where Art Creates Opportunity

The White Family Foundation supports nonprofit arts and education programs that enrich lives and strengthen our communities.

After School Arts Programs

Community String Project

Community String Project

At the Community String Project (CSP), music is more than an art form—it’s a bridge that connects young people, families, and the community. Through its Youth Orchestra Program and after-school string lessons, CSP gives students from grades 3–8 the chance to learn,...

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Community MusicWorks

Community MusicWorks

At Community MusicWorks (CMW), music becomes a catalyst for growth, connection, and opportunity. Serving 150 young people from Providence’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, CMW’s Youth Music Program offers free, high-quality instruction that nurtures creativity and...

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DownCity Design

DownCity Design

At DownCity Design (DCD), creativity meets innovation to empower the next generation of designers and problem-solvers. For years, the White Family Foundation has been a proud partner in DCD’s mission—helping bring to life spaces where imagination can take shape....

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Everett Stage School

Everett Stage School

For years, the White Family Foundation has proudly supported Everett—a powerhouse of creativity and opportunity in Providence. We awarded Everett a grant to help sustain their free, yearlong after-school program that brings ten hours of weekly performing arts classes...

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