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United Way of Rhode Island
50 Valley Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 444-0600
info@unitedwayri.org
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Holiday schedule 2024
Our office will be closed on the following days:
- Monday, January 1, New Year’s Day – Office Closed
- Monday, January 15, Martin Luther King Day – Office Closed
- Monday, February 19, Presidents’ Day – Office Closed
- Friday, May 24, Close at 3 p.m. for Memorial Day
- Monday, May 27, Memorial Day – Office Closed
- Wednesday, June 19, Emancipation Day – Office Closed
- Wednesday, July 3, Close at 3 p.m. for Independence Day
- Thursday, July 4, Independence Day – Office Closed
- Friday, August 30, Close at 3 p.m. for Labor Day
- Monday, September 2, Labor Day – Office Closed
- Monday, October 14, Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Office Closed
- Tuesday, November 5, Election Day – Office Closed
- Monday, November 11, Veterans’ Day – Office Closed
- Wednesday, November 27, Close at 3 p.m. for Thanksgiving
- Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day – Office Closed
- Friday, November 29 – Office Closed
- Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day – Office Closed
Get connected. Get help.
Please call 211 for local services and support. Learn more about 211.
Donations, checks and invoices
Please send all checks to our secure PO box:
United Way of Rhode Island
Dept # 111065
PO Box 9718
Providence, RI 02940-9718
Please send invoices via email to ap@unitedwayri.org
Media inquiries
Michael Cerio
(401) 743-8269
michael@ceriocommunications.com

United In Action Amid Chaos and Uncertainty
A message from Cortney Nicolato, United Way’s president and CEO
For generations, nonprofits have answered the call, stepping up to serve our communities despite being underfunded by the federal government.

Help the helpers: Rhode Island needs its nonprofits, and R.I. nonprofits need support amid chaos and uncertainty
The Boston Globe RI
While the memo from the Trump administration to freeze federal funds has been rescinded, the actions and intent have not, writes Cortney M. Nicolato the president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island.

United Way’s Larry Warner named President of RI Public Health Association
Providence, R.I. (January 22, 2025) – As it continues its work to advance health equity in the Ocean State, the Rhode Island Public Health Association (RIPHA) has named a new president, appointing Larry Warner, DrPH, MPH, to a 2-year term. Dr. Warner is the Chief Impact & Equity Officer of United Way of Rhode Island, and previously served on the RIPHA board as an officer. (more…)
United Way Honors Local Champions at 98th Annual Celebration
It’s been a year of creating a stronger, more equitable Rhode Island, and as United Way used its 98th Annual Celebration to cast light on the change made possible when our community works together, the organization also honored local champions who have gone above and beyond in service.
United Way of Rhode Island Receives $20,000 from Point32Health Foundation to Support “United We Vote RI” Campaign
Providence, R.I. (October 15, 2024) – United Way of Rhode Island has received $20,000 from Point32Health Foundation to support its ongoing “United We Vote RI” campaign as the November election draws closer. The grant is part of a larger investment by the foundation to support advocacy work to promote policies that include the perspective of […]
United Way of Rhode Island Elects New Members to its Board of Directors
United Way of Rhode Island has installed a slate of five new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing a unique and powerful perspective to the organization and its mission to create opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. Read more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
National 211 Day Celebration 2025
Rhode Island State House
Please register by Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
Join us at Power of Women: Leading with Purpose
Join us for Power of Women: Leading With Purpose, our reimagined celebration formerly known as Power of the Purse. This year’s event brings together women from across Rhode Island during Women’s History Month to connect, empower, and inspire each other during an elegant brunch.
📅 Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Bally’s Twin River Lincoln
🎟 $150 per ticket | $1,250 per table of 10
Brunch will be served at 11 a.m. The speaking program will begin at noon.
Interested in sponsoring this event or discussing ways to support? Please contact Karen Alzate at karen.alzate@unitedwayri.org.