Brown ❤️ Providence

On December 13, 2025, and in the days and weeks that followed, the people of Providence and Rhode Island showed Brown the true meaning of community.

First responders and state officials worked around the clock to help make us safe. Businesses provided warm meals and kind words. Neighbors opened their doors to those who needed food or a place to sleep. Community partners and local alumni ensured safe passage for our students leaving campus, providing transportation to the airport, train station or other locations around the region.

Aligned with the campuswide Brown Ever True recovery effort, Brown Loves Providence invites students, faculty, and staff members to join in giving back to the city we love. Our collective gratitude to the city has no time limit, but we hope this coordinated campaign from Feb. 14 through March 16, 2026 helps express our appreciation for the selfless aid the Providence community provided when we needed it most. 

PVD Loves Brown signs (pictured below) first appeared in the windows of local businesses during Family Weekend in October 2025 to welcome Brown family and friends to Providence. In the days following Dec. 13, versions of the signs began appearing all over the city in support of the Brown community. Now, we’re reciprocating that love and support with a coordinated effort to turn appreciation into action for the city we call home.

The most important thing you can do to help? Say thank you your way. Whether it’s a specific shoutout (like “Thank you to [Business Name] for always making my day!”) or by giving, shopping or volunteering in the places that mean the most to you, your gratitude should feel true to your experience.