Unleashing Their Potential to Reach Their Dreams
Providing scholarships, awards, and educational project grants while building multiple endowments to support students and schools in Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
MISSION
Community 2000 is a community-based philanthropic organization that supports Chariho students and educators by providing scholarships, awards, and educational grants that enhance learning and expand post-secondary and career opportunities.
MISSION
Community 2000 is a philanthropic community organization dedicated to meeting the educational needs of local students and schools by providing scholarships, awards, and educational project grants.
VISION
VISION
We strive to support K-12 education and student post-secondary aspirations with substantial, ever-increasing endowments that ensure that all students in Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton have access to the resources necessary to achieve the positive educational outcomes that lead to life success.
VALUES
- To serve the families of the Chariho Regional School District
- To practice responsible stewardship of the charitable funds entrusted to us
- To engage the community in education
- To reward innovation, high performance, and initiative
- To enrich teaching and learning in alignment with district goals and values
VALUES
-To serve to the families of the Chariho Public Schools
-To practice responsible stewardship of the charitable funds entrusted to us
-To engage the community in education
-To reward innovation, high performance, and initiative
-To enrich teaching and learning in alignment with district goals and values
“Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.”
NELSON MANDELA
OUR FOUNDER
In Memoriam
Community 2000 owes its existence to J. Christopher Philips. Chris, a retired chemist and Charlestown resident, incorporated the foundation in early 2000 and began his vigorous, tireless, and now renowned fundraising efforts. That spring, Community 2000 was able to award two scholarships of $1000 each to two graduating seniors from the class of 2000. Thanks to Chris’s continued energy, enthusiasm, and vision for the youth of Charlestown, Hopkinton, and Richmond, the foundation’s endowments have grown exponentially since. While Chris can never be replaced, Community 2000 will continue growing in new directions as the foundation explores strategic and innovative ways to support the local education community.
600+
Student Scholarships Since 2000
$2,000,000+
In Grants, Scholarships, and Awards
$100,000
Up To Annually For Chariho Students and Schools
WHO WE SERVE
Student Spotlight
We are honored to be the “handshake” between donors and students and thrilled to introduce you to some of our local scholars.
Led by Minli Lusher, Chariho Chinese is more than a class—it’s a global adventure! Students experience language through vibrant traditions, contemporary culture, and hands-on exploration. By mastering linguistic skills and gaining deep intercultural insight, students become world-ready leaders, embracing new perspectives, and building their future in the global community.
Community 2000 in action! Richmond Elementary School 1st and 2nd graders designing, planting, and caring for their community garden with the support of Community 2000 and other local organizations! The community garden gives young students the opportunity to explore food sources while learning about nature, teamwork, healthy eating, and responsibility through fun, hands-on gardening activities.
Meet Thatiana So, one of our amazing C2000 scholars! Thatiana is is a junior accounting major at Providence College. As a member of Friars Cub, which conducts campus tours, Thatiana has honed her skills in public speaking, problem-solving, and community relations. One of the highlights of her year was the honor of giving a tour to her Chariho Chinese teacher and her daughter!
“Education is helping people create themselves.”
MAXINE GREENE
Community 2000 | PO Box 1161 | Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813 | United States