Along with cooler temperatures, September promises to bring an exciting line-up of programming here at NRF. While the offerings range from a gala celebrating preservation excellence to a lighthearted fashion show of canine couture, NRF's programs have one thing in common: partnership. This month nearly all of our events are being held in collaboration with other organizations! This is a wonderful way for non-profits to cross-promote each other's missions. We are delighted to count the Potter League for Animals, the Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center, Preserve Rhode Island, Historic New England, and the Providence Revolving Fund among our partners this month. I hope you will join us for a special evening this Friday, September 10 as we honor our many partners in preservation at the Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, an event held in partnership with the City of Newport.