Rhode Island’s Response to 911 | Providence News

In the wake of 9/11, Rhode Island erupted in unity as volunteers, from students to retirees, flooded donation centers—fueling a massive effort led by Cardi’s Furniture and WPRO-FM. Tractor-trailers lined up for blocks as people loaded trucks with essentials, chanting “USA! USA! USA!” before a police escort delivered the convoy to Manhattan at night. It was a powerful, grassroots response proving how communities rally when tragedy strikes.

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