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Tuesday 8:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 1:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 1:30pm

RISSA

The Rhode Island Social Skills Academy is all about learning for life!

We're a dynamic experiential learning community where young people with special needs make friends, explore talents, enrich our community, and practice vital social and life skills.

01/19/2026

Mark your calendar!

On Sunday, February 1, from 4-7pm, friends and fans of the Rhode
Island Social Skills Academy (RISSA) will be O'Brien's Pub in Newport, RI for the annual Winter Party!

The legendary Tyler Bernadyn & Luke Devine will be behind the bar, serving up delicious beverages and witticisms. In addition to volunteering their time, these two fabulous humans will be donating all tips to RISSA!

Beaucoup thanks to Luke and Tyler, and to our friends at O'Brien's Pub for hosting us once again this year. And many thanks to all our friends – old and new – who make this the warmest winter gathering in town!

Admission is $20 at the door. All proceeds support RISSA’s experiential learning programs for young people with special needs.

If you are in warmer weather and would like to donate see QR Code below! Thank you for your support.

www.rissanewport.org

01/05/2026

It's baaaaack!!!🤩 Four weeks from tonight, friends of RISSA will pack O'Brien's Pub for our annual Winter Party! ❄️ Mark your calendar to come in from the cold on February 1 and join us for one of Newport's warmest midwinter gatherings. 🥰 You're sure to see old friends and make new ones! 🥰All proceeds benefit the Rhode Island Social Skills Academy's life-changing experiential learning programs for young people with special needs. ❤️ Can't wait to see you!!! 😍

12/31/2025

Wishing all our friends an absolutely wonderful new year!!! 🤩We are so grateful for all that 2025 brought us ... and we can't wait to make new memories in 2026!!! 😎Many thanks to all the amazing friends whose support creates our beautiful RISSA world every day. 🥰 If you'd like to make an end-of-year gift to support our fabulous young people, before the clock strikes midnight, please visit www.rissanewport.org to give online.❤️Happy New Year!!!😍

12/27/2025

Our friends at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center serve abundant love and joy with every meal. ❤️ It was our honor to help sprinkle a little extra sparkle on this very special gathering. 🎄

12/25/2025

Wishing all our friends a wonderful Christmas full of sparkle and joy! 🥰

12/17/2025

FaLaLaLaLa! 💫 A huge, heartfelt RISSA thank you to Brick Alley Pub for hosting our holiday festivities! 😍 All sorts of glitterati were in the house - Santa! the Grinch! and, of course, our fabulous RISSA members, who are the life of every party 🤩 Laughter, delicious food, and high spirits all around. 🎅Grinch was, of course, displeased when caught by the paparazzi ... but we all know he's really just overcompensating for his secretly ginormous heart 💚We are so grateful for the beautiful community of generous friends who make our days sparkle, at the holidays and all year round 🥰If you'd like to be part of our RISSA family, please visit www.rissanewport.org to make a charitable contribution or explore partnership opportunities ❤️ MerryMerry!!! 🎄❤️🎄

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday, and we're glowing with gratitude for all the generous friends who support our dreams and help us grow 🥰 Want to become a RISSA dream maker? Please visit us at www.rissanewport.org to make a life-changing gift today ❤️

Address

P. O. Box 4916
Newport, RI
02842

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

(401) 935-2419

Website

http://rissanewport.org/

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Mission Statement - The Rhode Island Social Skills Academy (RISSA) is a charitable program providing social and educational programs for adults with disabilities who are transitioning to adult life. Our focus is to support individuals with programs that develop the social confidence and skills for successful community living, employment readiness and promoting independence that supports a meaningful adult life.