Who We Impact

“Dear Mr. Feinstein: I am lucky enough to have been a part of your Feinstein Jr. Scholar program and it helped spark a passion for service learning, activism, and leadership within me. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity.”

Cassandra, Feinstein Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2018

“As a kindergartner at Curvin McCabe Elementary School, I had the opportunity to hear Mr. Feinstein speak about kindness and community firsthand. That moment left a lasting impression on me. As a first-generation U.S. citizen, the values of compassion, service, and giving back became central to my journey – thanks in large part to the Feinstein Jr. Scholar program.”

Chris Costa, Former Jr. Scholar

"Dear Mr. Feinstein: Words cannot express my true gratitude. The ripple effects of your generosity will have a bigger impact than we can see in the moment of today.”

Marsha, Feinstein Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2020

"Dear Feinstein Foundation, Thank you for all the stuff you have done for my school. You helped with so many things, like recess & food. We’ve done so much fun stuff because of you! And I really appreciate it + we all appreciate it.”

Stephanie, Age 8

“Dear Mr. Feinstein, Thank you for your kindness for supporting and donating to our school. We are excited to learn more about helping others.”

Carter, Age 7

"Dear Mr. Feinstein: I thank you for supporting my educational career. Back in my birth country, the government tries to oppress its citizens by limiting education and freedom of speech. I am very proud that I have obtained an education, since I truly believe it is the key to freedom. Thank you for believing in me.”

Phone, Feinstein Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2019

"Dear Mr. Feinstein: I will always be eternally grateful for your investment in me. Because of your scholarship, I have learned my new passion and goal of becoming a pediatric physician’s assistant. I am now volunteering my time at a local free clinic, giving back, as you do so often.”

Jasmine, Feinstein Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2020

“Thank you, Mr. Feinstein for the Mystic Aquarium field trip with my school - it was my first field trip, it was the best. Thank you a billion times.”

Max, Age 9

"Dear Mr. Feinstein: Achieving my dreams has become a reality thanks to your help. I cannot thank you enough. I look forward to one day being able to give back to our community and state as you have done.”

Kailee, Feinstein Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2017

“Your gifts, and those you inspire, help to train women to advocate for systems change. Because of you, Rhode Island has paid family leave and earned sick time for our local employees. Because of you, women have the freedom to choose when and how to build their families.”

Women’s Fund of Rhode Island

“Thank you for your generous support as you’ve helped us provide a comforting home-away-from-home for families facing the scariest moments of their lives. Your kindness is a breath of fresh air during their darkest hours.”

Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England

“Your thoughtful support allows us to make a positive impact on those affected by autism. You are ensuring that children and adults lead safe, healthy, productive lives.”

Doug Flute Jr. Foundation for Autism

“Thank you for all that you do for Rhode Island!”

The Tomorrow Fund

“Thank you for your support, we are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to our mission. Thank you for making a lasting impact!”

Child & Family RI

“Thank you for your support! You have assured that homeless animals will have a safe place to go and struggling pet owners will get the help they need for their pets.”

The Potter League for Animals

“Thank you for your generous support in making a meaningful difference in the lives of the families and individuals who turn to us for help meeting their basic needs.”

Westbay Community Action

“Thank you for your incredible dedication to helping the pets at ARRI. Your generosity is truly transforming the lives of countless cats and dogs.”

Animal Rescue of Rhode Island

“Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families throughout the community.”

The Autism Project in Johnston

“Your support provides researchers with funding they need to pursue better, safer treatments for childhood cancers.”

Chidren’s Cancer Research Fund

"Teaching at Feinstein High School was a privilege & an honor. Together the staff and students had opportunities that only Alan Feinstein & his foundation made possible. Alan instilled in our students & staff the importance of being compassionate & serving our communities. Through encouraging ‘good deeds’ students learned to create projects that impacted so many. Students took on leadership roles & were able to attend & make presentations at several national conferences. Thank you, Alan Shawn Feinstein!"

Linda Jones, Service Learning Teacher & Coordinator at Feinstein High School

“It was an honor to work at the first school in the country that focused on service learning. Through hands-on collaborative projects and community partnerships, students developed empathy, confidence and a deeper sense of responsibility. They also were able to explore content and careers that were important to them, in many cases shaping their decisions after high school. What stood out to me was how those lessons stayed with them through their lives, shaping their future choices, careers, and the way they continually help others in their daily lives”

David Tedeschi, Teacher/Feinstein High School

"This word is a better place because of people like Mr. Alan Shawn Feinstein and his Foundation. Through the work of the Foundation, Ashton students have learned about kindness and doing good deeds to take care of one another, as well as those in our community. Students are proud to be Feinstein Junior Scholars and we are forever thankful to the Foundation for teaching us to help make this world a better place!"

Nidia Karbonik, Ashton School Principal