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New Mags + Ways to Give 🌼

New Mags + Ways to Give 🌼

Celebrate April with fresh mags on stands, 401 Gives, ballet in full bloom, a must-try seasonal recipe + more!

April 01, 2025

Spring cleaning? More like spring dreaming – because today’s newsletter is here to zhuzh up your day with fresh stories and local inspo. From our brand-new mags blooming on stands to must-try seasonal recipes that taste like sunshine, we’ve got your spring vibes covered. Plus, don’t miss out on Rhody’s biggest fundraising day, 401 Gives. Grab your iced coffee and settle in – this week’s reads are as refreshing as a breeze through open windows.

Home Is Where the New Issues Are 🏠

Spring has sprung – and so has our Annual Home Guide! Flip through this month’s magazines for expert tips on how to bring botanical flair to your living space, lush inspiration, home and garden resources, and fresh ideas to spruce things up. Grab Providence Monthly for a peek inside a bird rehab center in Elmwood, dive into the soupy secrets of Westerly in So Rhode Island, be inspired to get outside with the whole family with organizations featured in The Bay, and don’t miss Hey Rhody’s splashy boating section. Find copies all over town, or go digital and read the full issues online.

Glass Bees Spark Buzz for Pollinator Science

The Glass Station in Wakefield will host Pollinator Night on April 24, spotlighting a unique fusion of art and ecology. The event celebrates the Glass Bee Fellowship, which funds University of Rhode Island student research on native pollinators through proceeds from hand-blown glass bee sculptures. Read more on our blog at HeyRhody.com.

^{• By Jenna Kaplan, photo by The Glass Station Studio and Gallery}

^{Presented by}^{Haus of Codec}

Help Haus of Codec End Transition-Aged Youth Homelessness in Providence

Haus of Codec, a nonprofit committed to ending transition-aged youth homelessness in Providence, isn’t just providing beds for the unhoused clients they serve – they’re building community. Over the past four years, they’ve served almost 100 youth, provided over $400,000 in rental support and $15,000 in mutual aid, and their Community Art Market & Resource Fair at Dexter Park has been a neighborhood draw for countless visitors. Now Haus of Codec calls on help from the community to continue making strides toward their goal.

In addition to rehousing and essential services – including access to case management, clothing and food pantries, mental health care, and transportation – Haus of Codec’s emphasis on arts and workforce development creates a supportive pipeline for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 18-24. “This demographic sees a more significant risk of violence and abuse in larger, less amenable shelter spaces our state has historically provided,” says founder and executive director Julio E. Berroa. Many clients have been exposed to the juvenile justice system, aged out of foster care, or cannot safely return home due to their sexuality or gender.

“Due to the recent rollback of DEI initiatives nationwide, the federal funding that we rely on for 65 percent of our operations is at risk,” says Berroa. “The loss of this critical funding would cause us to face the heartbreaking possibility of having to cut jobs and put housing at risk for 30+ 2SLGBTQ+ young adults.”

Housing is the first piece of the puzzle for Haus of Codec, which has cultivated a meaningful, close-knit social network enabling clients to thrive in the long-term. “As our clients move on to more permanent housing solutions, they can then provide support to younger generations facing similar struggles, just as the founding members did.”

Donations can be made online, and those who make a gift of $100 or more receive a Haus of Codec lapel pin. Relays Berroa, “We can’t do this without you, our community.”

Follow @hausofcodec for art markets, Drag Trivia dates, volunteer opportunities, and more.

• By Abbie Lahmers

⭐ Looking for the best ways to make your dollar matter? April 1 is synonymous with 401 Gives in the Ocean State, putting the spotlight on nonprofits that couldn’t exist without support from the community. Don’t forget to make a donation or hit like or share on your favorite orgs to keep the giving vibes going strong.

⭐ Raise a mug to local farms! On April 2 at 6pm, The Guild Pawtucket hosts Pints with a Purpose, an evening of craft brews, trivia, and a 50/50 raffle – all in celebration of Farm Fresh RI’s 21st birthday. Every pint poured helps grow Rhode Island’s local food community!

⭐ Calling all pet lovers! LoveBash for Animals takes place in Middletown on Saturday, April 5 rom 6-10pm, supporting the Potter League for Animals with cocktails, community spirit, and an online auction.

⭐ Where do Rhode Island’s top cultivators and creatives come together? The Coastal Cultivators Classic on April 5 brings 70+ local vendors, live demos, music, and more to one epic event. Wrap it up with an awards ceremony and after-party concert at The Met – you don’t want to miss it.

Ocean State Ballet will mark its fifth anniversary with a dynamic staging of The Firebird at Moses Brown School’s Woodman Center in Providence on April 5-6. Founded by acclaimed dancers Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys, the company continues to shape Rhode Island’s ballet scene with powerful storytelling and classical training. Read more on our blog at HeyRhody.com.

^{• By Jenna Kaplan, photo by Mike Nymen courtesy of Ocean State Ballet}

Rhody Recipe: Spring Burrata Toast

As spring arrives, farmers markets begin to fill with fresh, locally grown produce. Watch for crisp asparagus, sweet peas, and peppery radishes to take center stage, along with tender greens like spinach and lettuce, which come together deliciously in this verdant burrata toast. Read the full recipe online at HeyRhody.com.

^{• Recipe and photo by Liz Murray}