PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon was back to its full format for the first time since 2019. The full four-hour event was held in-person and broadcast live from 7 – 11 p.m. Saturday night, and once again exceeded its fundraising goals. With confetti falling on the show’s hosts and school’s families, the final amount raised was $625,600 for the one-of-a-kind local institution.

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The 47th Meeting Street Telethon raised $625,600 for the local non-profit school. (Photo: Lee Dooley/WPRI-TV)

It was a frigid cold night, but the phone banks rang hot and nonstop at Meeting Street School in Providence. Heartwarming stories with families, students and those whose lives are positively shaped because of the school were told by Meeting Street students, staff, and families, as well as WPRI 12 hosts, and sponsors.

“We are so happy to be back together and in-person this year at Meeting Street School. There’s just no substitute for coming together and sharing stories with our community of the touching, inspirational and important place Meeting Street is. We’re proud to bring this evening back into full production for our community again this year,” said Patrick Wholey, President and General Manager of WPRI 12, after the evening’s event came to a close.

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The telethon is Meeting Street’s largest fundraiser which generates critical support for programs serving more than 7,500 children of all abilities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Stories of hope and success at the school’s two locations were featured throughout tonight’s live fundraising event.

Photo Gallery: Action from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon

  • Behind the scenes from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon
    Lights, camera, action! The 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon begins live from Meeting Street School in Providence, Rhode Island, February 4, 2023. (Photo: Lee Dooley / WPRI-TV)
  • The 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon
  • Behind the scenes from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon
  • Behind the scenes from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon
  • Behind the scenes from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon
  • Behind the scenes action from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon
    Behind the scenes action from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon held at Meeting Street School in Providence, Rhode Island, February 4, 2023. (Photo: Lee Dooley / WPRI-TV)
  • Behind the scenes action from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon
    Behind the scenes action from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon held at Meeting Street School in Providence, Rhode Island, February 4, 2023. (Photo: Lee Dooley / WPRI-TV)
  • Behind the scenes action from the 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon held at Meeting Street School in Providence, Rhode Island, February 4, 2023. (Photo: Lee Dooley / WPRI-TV)
  • Action from The 47th Annual Meeting Street Telethon’s from Meeting Street’s Schwartz School in Dartmouth, MA, February 4, 2023. (Photo: Patrick Wholey / WPRI-TV)

Last year’s telethon also raised more than half a million dollars through viewers’ generous donations and support.

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Watch: Behind the scenes action from the telethon (Story continues below.)

This year’s fundraiser was once again proudly sponsored and produced by WPRI 12 and Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses.

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