The Brandi Project, a Rhode Island-based organization that raises funds for dog-rescue groups, held its fifth annual dinner fundraising event in February and the event raised $3,014, which will be donated to area dog rescue organizations. The event proceeds bring the total amount donated to $35,770.88. The organization was founded in 2014 by Jim Paolucci, owner of West Warwick’s Cowesett Inn, after he and his wife adopted a shelter dog named Brandi. The Brandi Project is a socially conscious business that provides financial and educational support to dog rescue groups by selling merchandise, holding events, and promoting awareness programs. The Brandi Project vision is to grow and support dog rescue on a national scale. For more information visit www.thebrandiproject.com. Pictured is the Brandi Project namesake, Brandi, posing on a stump with a few of the attendees at the fifth annual dinner fundraising event.