About Every Moment Matters Initiative

Every Moment Matters Initiative (EMMI) is a nonprofit organization based in Middletown, Rhode Island, dedicated to bringing joy, comfort, and support to individuals facing difficult circumstances.

Our primary focus is providing personalized birthday and holiday care packages to individuals experiencing homelessness, staying in hospitals, or residing in nursing homes. Each package is thoughtfully created around the recipient's interests, favorite things, and personal wishes to help them feel celebrated, valued, and remembered.

In addition to our care package program, we provide grocery assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship throughout Rhode Island, helping ease the burden of purchasing food and household essentials.

Founded by Siobhan Sullivan, EMMI was built on the belief that everyone deserves to feel cared for, especially during life's most challenging moments. Whether through a thoughtful gift, essential groceries, or a simple act of kindness, we strive to remind individuals that they are seen, valued, and never alone.

Mission:

To bring joy, comfort, and a sense of belonging to individuals experiencing homelessness, staying in hospitals, or residing in nursing homes through personalized birthday and holiday care packages, while also providing grocery assistance to Rhode Island individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.

Vision:

To create a community where no individual feels forgotten during life's most challenging moments, where every birthday and holiday is an opportunity to bring joy, and where individuals and families facing hardship feel supported, valued, and cared for.

You are seen. You are valued. You matter.

Why EMMI Is Different

At Every Moment Matters Initiative, we believe that birthdays and holidays should be meaningful at every age.

While many charitable programs focus on celebrating children, we recognize that adults and older generations deserve to feel just as special. Whether it's a child celebrating a birthday in a hospital, an adult experiencing homelessness during the holidays, or a nursing home resident turning 90, every person deserves to feel remembered.

What makes our approach special is personalization. Rather than providing identical packages to everyone, we invite recipients to share their favorite things, interests, and wishes so that each care package reflects the individual receiving it.

Because no one should feel forgotten, regardless of their age or circumstances.

Siobhan Sullivan

Founder

For as long as I can remember, I have always had a passion for helping those who need it most. Growing up, I was drawn to opportunities to support others, whether through volunteering, community service, or simply being there for people during difficult times.

That passion inspired me to create the Every Moment Matters Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to providing personalized care packages, grocery assistance, and moments of joy to individuals and families facing hardship. I believe that even the smallest act of kindness can make a lasting impact and remind someone that they are seen, valued, and not alone.

Born and raised in Middletown, Rhode Island, I developed a strong appreciation for community service and helping others from an early age. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Salve Regina University. Through my work with local nonprofits, schools, community organizations, and volunteer initiatives throughout Rhode Island, I have had the privilege of serving individuals and families facing homelessness, financial hardship, illness, and other life challenges. These experiences have reinforced my belief that everyone deserves support, dignity, and hope during difficult times.

My vision for Every Moment Matters Initiative is to build a compassionate network of volunteers, donors, and community partners who work together to ensure that no one feels forgotten. Whether through a personalized care package, grocery assistance, or a simple act of kindness, our goal is to create meaningful moments that remind people they matter.

Thank you for being part of our mission. Together, we can create moments of hope, comfort, and connection for those who need them most.

Siobhan Sullivan
Founder & Executive Director