Spreading Cheer Throughout the Year
James D. Rielly Foundation provides charitable and emotional support to the children and families of our military, law enforcement, and first responders hindered by economic status, physical or mental challenges.
Imagine how wonderful it would be to have Santa Claus personally deliver Christmas to a child or family in need? This is the vision of the James D. Rielly Foundation, named after the man who for generations was Rhode Island’s very own Santa Claus.
That same Christmas spirit of giving and helping those in need, still burns bright with the descendants and friends of the legendary James D. Rielly. The James D. Rielly Foundation is a legacy project devoted to his first love – giving to children.
Year round, the James D. Rielly Foundation works to bring charitable and emotional support to the children and families of the brave men and women who work tirelessly to keep us and our communities safe . We partner with community leaders, businesses, service organizations, churches, and people of goodwill to help find those needs and fill them.
What We Do
