Oasis International African Center of RI Annual Gala December 2, 2023

Oasis International - African Center of Rhode Island, a nonprofit social service agency located at 600 Broad Street in Providence that promotes and celebrates the varied African cultures in Rhode Island will be celebrating its 2023 scholarship and awards celebration on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The theme of the Gala is “Celebrating our Blessings and Sustaining Our Victories.”  The nonprofit is celebrating 31 years of continuous services to the Southwest community of Providence with a jubilee annual dinner and awards fundraiser to support continuing youth program services.

The event will begin at 6 PM. starting with a cocktail reception at The Rhodes on the Pawtuxet at 60 Rhodes Place in Cranston, Rhode Island followed by a dinner and awards presentation program that begins at 7:30 PM.

The African Gala Keynote Speaker is Lanre Ajakaiye Chief Development Officer of United Way of Rhode Island and the Oasis Awardees for 2023 are as follows: Lifetime Achievement Award - Neil D. Steinberg Pass-President CEO RI Foundation. Community Service Award in Leadership Kathy Cloutier of Dorcas International Institute of RI. The Oasis Professional Achievement Award goes to Dr Mary A. Onyejose President & CEO and Joseph Onyejose, Chairman and CEO of Community Living of Rhode Island. Oasis Community Service Award in Diversity Yoruba 2- Lydia Perez CEO of Puerto Rican / Caribbean Community in RI. Oasis Community Service Award goes to Ineida Rocha RIDOH, Rosa Decastillo, State of RI Policy Analyst, Oasis Professional Award Quandry Olalekan CEO SHiiP -African Logistics- Delivery Made Easy. and Presidents Circle Award Nominated by African Community Leadership Forum (ACLF) - Marie Cheaye President Sierra Leone Association of RI. 

Oasis International will be awarding college scholarships to high school students who have been leaders among their peers. The youth receiving scholarships are listed below. Cultural dancing and live music will be performed by Renowned Artist and Dance Troupe. DJ Asap will provide music throughout the evening.

Proceeds from the Gala will benefit Oasis International youth programs in their college pursuits. The 2023 Oasis International African Center of RI scholars are-Intisaar Moshood Classical High School; Abdul-Salam Adegoke Classical High School; Roquibat Adetunji Classical High School; Fatima Shode, Wm Davies High School Lincoln, Kenz Giwa Wm Davies High School, Lincoln; John Otele Wm. Davies High School, Lincoln, and Miftah Ibiyemi Highlander Charter School. Additional information can be provided by contacting our office@ (401) 421-1252, 401-302-0476, or visit our website @ www.oasisri.org. Tickets to the event are $100 pp or $950 per table and may also be purchased online. Tickets may be purchased @https://buy.stripe.com/14k17H32GaZpgCsdR1