Who We Are
SURI is a values-driven, grassroots organization of Rhode Islanders committed to civic engagement, advocacy, and community education. We believe democracy is not self-sustaining — it requires the active participation of an engaged citizenry. We mobilize our members to protect democratic values and civil rights, defend vulnerable communities, and hold elected leaders accountable.
What We Stand For
| Protecting Democracy
We defend democratic institutions, ensure free and fair elections, and work to flip the U.S. Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. |
Justice for All
We fight injustice wherever it threatens our communities — with urgent focus on protecting immigrants from escalating ICE enforcement and federal policy rollbacks. |
What We Do
Democracy & Elections
- Identify priority races and mobilize members to volunteer, write letters, make calls, and send postcards to swing-state voters
- Run a robust Get Out the Vote operation across Rhode Island — reaching seniors, schools, and youth groups
- Track key democracy legislation and coordinate strategic outreach to Rhode Island legislators
- Host educational forums on voting rights, democratic processes, and key legislation
- Partner with area organizations to maximize the impact of our collective work
Immigrant Justice & Community Protection
- Host Know Your Rights workshops so immigrant community members understand their legal protections
- Build a network of publicly immigrant-supportive local businesses
- Maintain rapid response capacity to ICE enforcement activity in our communities
- Coordinate with the ACLU, legal aid, and immigrant advocacy organizations
- Grow toward broader justice work in healthcare, housing, and education
How to Get Involved
There is a place for everyone in SURI — whether you have 30 minutes a week or 30 hours.
- Take a quick action: Twice a month SURI shares an action menu — things anyone can do right now, from calling a legislator to showing up at an event
- Attend a StandUP RI meeting: Our regular full-group meetings are where strategy is shared, actions are launched, and your voice shapes our direction
- Join a committee or working group: Choose the area that matches your interests — Elections or Immigration Protection & Justice — and get to work alongside fellow members
- Step into a leadership role: When Steering Committee openings arise, any active member may be considered
- Contribute supplies: Stamps, postcards, and materials go directly into our Get Out the Vote and outreach work
For information on any activities please email standupri.SURI@gmail.com
Not ready to come to a meeting? Every book of stamps, every postcard, every small action moves things forward. The path from email list to active member to leader is open to everyone.