​Lights & Sirens International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates for charitable purposes, with a mission to educate, support and develop youth by integrating sports and cultural exposure through civic education and guidance with a focus on developing community cohesion in Rhode Island and the Dominican Republic.
Our Story
Lights & Sirens International (LSI) was founded in 2009 with a simple but powerful idea: that service, sport, and shared experience can bring people together across boundaries.
What began as an international basketball tournament paired with humanitarian aid in the Dominican Republic quickly revealed a more profound need—both abroad and at home.
As conversations with public safety professionals and community members unfolded, LSI evolved to address the emotional strain, mistrust, and disconnect affecting those tasked with public safety and the communities they serve.
Grounded in mental health, wellness, and dignity, our work has grown into a platform for healing, accountability, and relationship-building—locally and internationally—rooted in the belief that lasting change happens when people are seen, supported, and brought together with intention.
We believe in justice and equality for everyone — no matter where you come from or what you look like. The path to justice and equality for all is not an easy one or a clear one, but what is clear is that doing nothing is not an option. Our future depends on the actions we take today.