Onward We Learn

04/01/2026

Staff. Alum. All the good things in this world. Meet Cesar.

04/01/2026

You might think you're done with 401Gives, but we've got until 6pm to reach our goal. I'm going to be honest, we've still got a ways to go, we need your help!

04/01/2026

Signing off for the night, wishing everyone a 401zzzzzz. See you all in the morning for some more giving.

03/31/2026

To know him is to love him.

03/31/2026

This is Jacob. Read more about him in our Annual Report, link in bio.

When you give to Onward during 401Gives you make it possible for students like Jacob to attend national conferences across the country. These are the types of experiences that define a person, that transform them into the leaders they want to be.

03/31/2026

It's 401Gives today. It's grey out, but the sun is shining on Onward We Learn. We are grateful for our peers, grateful for the nonprofit landscape in Rhode Island, and most importantly grateful for our students. We'd be grateful if you made a donation to Onward We Learn today.

03/31/2026

This is Leonard. Sweetheart doesn't even come close to this amazing individual. Leonard joined Onward a year ago and brings such joy and intellect to the work. A alum and Leonard sets the bar high for our students. During 401Gives today, please donate to Onward We Learn.

03/31/2026

Onward We Learn is joining the many many incredible organizations in 401Gives today. Consider giving to the 4,000 students we serve across 6 cities in Rhode Island. Do it for Rhode Island. Do it for the kids!

02/17/2026

Answering the call to be in community.

01/26/2026

It doesn't matter where our students go, when they are faced with tragedy, it feels close to home. Our hearts go out to the Bryant University community.

01/23/2026

We’ve officially posted our Chief Program Officer (CPO) role as part of an exciting leadership transition. After three impactful years as CPO, Alejandro Molina is stepping into a new role as our Chief Information Officer (CIO), reflecting the growing importance of our CRM, data, chatbot, and AI work.

As he transitions into this critical role, we’re seeking a values-aligned Chief Program Officer (CPO) to lead program delivery and student access. If you know strong candidates, we welcome referrals and shares.

Organization OverviewThe mission of Onward We Learn is to prepare and inspire young people in Rhode Island to become the first in their families to attend and complete college. From the time they join through their early years of college, participants experience the steady, nurturing presence of car...