Roger William’s basic dogma’s of respect, tolerance and kindness are basic tenets of any decent society, and so I want to help instill that everywhere I go, including defending those who do not have the voice or capacity to do it for themselves against oppressive forces, just as Roger Williams did in the colonies as well as when he created the safe haven for the marginalized in our great state of Rhode Island.
The Carter Roger Williams Initiative provides annual scholarships to high school seniors, helping Rhode Island students who appreciate and embody Roger Williams’s values attain a college education. The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship is intended to inspire students and their parents to think big about what’s possible for their future and to value the role of education. By providing resources about Roger Williams and his teachings, the Initiative is intended to establish a sense of place and pride for all Rhode Islanders.
The Carter Roger Williams Initiative was conceived of and funded by philanthropists Letitia and John Carter and is managed by the Rhode Island Foundation. Learn more here.