NEWSROOM
Leaders United Donors ($1,000 – $9,999)
LEADERS UNITED
Rhode Islanders who commit $1,000 - $9,999 to the Community Impact Fund (CIF) to address disparities and take action Innovators
($7,000 - $9,999 designated to CIF)
Mrs. Sarah H. Godfrey
Dr. Francois I. Luks
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
and Nicole Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. Richard McWhirter
Ms. Christina H. Paxson
and Ari Gabinet
Mr. David M. Rice
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Rockefeller, III Believers
($3,000 - $6,999 designated to CIF)
Gregory Accetta
Douglas D. Backes
Norman & Ann Baker
Matthew S. Blank
Jeremy Bragg
Phillip Cole
Mrs. Rachel Cope
Michael R. Corcoran
Kathleen A. Doherty
Jayne M. Donegan
Mrs. Heather K. Easterbrooks
Jen & Tony Faria
Julius & Laura Tancinco
Margaret & David Farrell
Cynthia T. Fiore
Dr. & Mrs. E.G. Fischer
Karen & Jason Freedman
Ronnie & Sari Gibson
Joyce and Al Goes
Mr. & Mrs. George M. Goodwin
Dennis & Mary Grady
Mary & Richard Moody
Richard L. Hall, Jr.
Sam & Laurie Hanna
Rosemary Haverland
Barry G. & Kathleen C. Hittner
Peter & Vicky Hollmann
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Huntoon
Warren & Janet Jagger
George E. Knowles
Mary Kay Koreivo
Lori LePage
Ray & Peggy Lippka
Rebecca and Michael Marino
Markstone Family
Charitable Foundation
Patricia K. & Roger J. Martinez
Peggy & Gene McQuade
Brian Moynihan & Susan Berry
Mr. John Olerio
Robert D. Persons
Mr. Peter C. Plumb
Builders
($1,000 - $2,999 designated to CIF)
Lanre Ajakaiye
Laurie A. Horridge
Paul G. Aballo
Marisa A. Albanese
Elaine Alderdice
Mr. Marc C. Anderson
Richard & Michelle Anderson
Diane M. Ayotte
John Baker
Ms. Joann Barao
Cheryl G. Barbato
Tom & Maria Barry
Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm B. Baxter
Thea Becker
Peter & Carolyn Belisle
Maurice & Barbara Bell
Dr. Christina Bellanti
Eneida & Kyle Bennett
Raymond & Nancy Benoit
Darren & Gina Benson
Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Bentz
Gail Bianco
Peg & Jim Bierden
Marcia C. Blacher
Gerry & Gil Blanchette
Aaron Blaquiere
Ms. Sherry L. Blomstedt
The Bloom Family
Susan and Ralph Bodington
Carmelina Borsellino
Mr. Anthony August Botelho
Loren Bowe
Sharleen & Lawrence Bowen
Jennifer J. Boyle
Keb Brackenbury
Ms. Maureen E. Brady
Terry J. Brennan
Brier & Brier
Edward & Sheila Broderick
Dr. & Mrs. Roger Brotman
Robert & Susan Brunelli
Elizabeth Burke Bryant & Daniel Bryant
Mr. Andrew J. Bryson
Ms. Patricia A. Buchanan
Chris and Jan Budris
Mrs. Jamie Burke
Mr. Richard Burlingame, Jr.
Michael Busam and Jessica Blanco-Busam
Robert Bush
Marcia L. Cade
Mr. Christopher Cahill
Robert Matthew Cairns
Thomas Caisse
Erinn K. Calise
Mary Ann Canavan
Lisa M. Capalbo
Louis & Renee Cappucci
Dena & Ken Carlone
Kathryn Carmichael
Brian Carroll
Ms. Breeda M. Carroll
John & Deidre Casey
David Castaldi
Nathan W. & Mary E. Chace
Tina M. Chapman
Anne M. Ciresi
Ann Clarke
Ms. Brenda Clement
Ailis Clyne MD
Sean O. Coffey
Sean & Lee Dimeo Coffey
Tim & Colleen Coggins
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Coghlin
Colin A. Coleman
Sandi Connors
John & Shari Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Cormier
Mr. James R. Corriveau
Wesley & Pamela Cotter
Mrs. Maryellen Cox
Michael E. Criscione
Alison Croke
John & Tarra Curran
John B. Currie
Angie D'Albora
Mike & Pat D'Ambra
Judith & Murray Danforth
Rodney P. Davis & Brian Mills
Mrs. Laura L. Davis
Deborah Dawson
Ryan D. DeCesare
Robert A. DeFelice
Karen Delisle & William Moreno
Michael Dembro
Sarah Denby
Rhonda DePetrillo
Mr. William P. DeRita III
Ms. Carleen J. Derziotis
Eric & Jill DeShiro
Mr. Raghuram A. Dharmapuri
Alexandra F. Dias
Colleen Dickson &
Paul M. Hawkins
Ruth DiGiovanni
Ms. Janine C. DiMarzio
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Dionne
Paul & Kristen DiSanto
Judy & George Dlugos
Christopher Doepper
Thomas Doeppner &
Katrina Avery
Ms. Elizabeth Doherty
Jud Donaldson
John M. Donohue
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Donovan
Mr. William L. Donovan
Patricia dos Santos Borges
Judy M. Downey
Mr. Jody Draine
Mark Driscoll
Susan Duffy & Paul Gordon
James F. Dugan
Mr. Richard G. &
Jennifer H. Dunn
Jenifer Dwyer
Melissa A. Emidy
Mr. Victor C. Faria
Scott C. Farnham
Michael D. Fascitelli
Andrew & Deb Faulkner
Jay & Joyce Ferguson
Crystal Ferrigan
Ms. Joann S. Ferris
Ms. Elena K. Festa
Leah Fiore
Kenneth & Elizabeth Flanagan
Josh & Rachel Flum
Frank Flynn
George Fogarty
Mrs. Janet S. Fogarty
James Fogerty
Albert & Paola Fernandez
Lisa O. Fougere
Mary & Kevin Fox
David B. Freeman
Ms. Tricia L. Frerman
Christopher J. Friel
Scot & Lindsay Fulghum
Mr. Lloyd D. Gail
Erin Garcia
Gregory & Laura Garger
Marc J. Gauthier
Steve Giannakas
James Giffen
Carrie Gizienski
Mr. John N. Godin
Michael R. Goldenberg
Maryellen Goode
Mr. & Mrs. Mark
& Liz Goodermote
Lisa Goodlin
Mr. Connor J. Gormley
Gregory A. Gould
Colleen Gouveia
Mr. Pedro L. Gozalo
Matthew J. Grady
Christopher Graham
& Jessica Pepitone
Al Grant
Pamela J. Griffing
Mr. Michael Guglielmo, Jr.
Lisa Guillette & Niall Murphy
Pamela & Stuart Hallagan, III
Melissa Hamlin
Mr. Douglas G. Hancher
Mr. Robert Hancock
Colleen Harnois
Elena Yates Harootunian
Mrs. Jean A. Harrington
Mr. Matthew Harrison
Gina G. Harvey
Patrick & Mary Hayes
Eileen Cheng & Brendan Hassett
Mrs. Lisa Hatch
Courtney Hawkins
Ms. Kristen M. Hebert
Diane P. Hewitt
Richard & Carole Higginbotham
Ronald T. Hinthorn
Hope and David Hirsch Family Fund
Heidi S. Holden
Mary & Bill Hollinshead
Mr. Robert Hughes and
Dr. Linda Shaw
Bruce and Jennifer Humphrey
Phil & Audrey Hussey
Christopher & Stacia Jackson
Ms. Maria N. Janes
Donna Johnson
David Michael Johnson
Ms. Marguerite M. Joutz
Mr. James Joseph Joyce, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kagan
John & Ann Kashmanian
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Kaufman
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kean
Gabor Keitner
David & Q. Kellogg
George Kinnear
Kate Kishfy
Jim Klinger
Katherine D. Klosowski
Holly M. Knott
Alena Korshunova
Barbara Kowack-Murthy
Mr. Thomas Kraig, Jr.
Shriram Krishnamurthi
Cortney Krupka
Leo Kushner
Emma Lalovic
Thomas & Margaret Lamb
Deborah E. LaMond
Lesley & Robert Landau
The Languirand Family
Ms. Cornelia W. Lanou
Jeanne A. Lapak
Robert A. Larivee
Ms. Traci Gail Lawrence
Mike & Catherine Lebovitz
Christine Lessard
Avia Levin
Peter T. Levine
Richard & Roanne Licht
Peter & Deborah Lipman
Alan & Marianne Litwin
Joseph Skinner Logan
Ms. Stacey M. Lopes
Jodi Lucchetti
Joann L. White
Mr. John Luipold
Linda & Gary Lulli
Mrs. Marisa Luse
Ms. Erin N. Lynch
Bethany A. Lyons
Joanne Mace
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Mahoney
Robin Main & Robert Powers
Vineet Maindola
Winfield Major & Susan Starkweather
Robert A. Mancini
Carolyn B. Maney
The Marovelli Family
David Martirano
Edward & Marie Massoud
Theresa L. Massoud
Kevin Matta
Ms. Sandra M. Mazo
Mr. Todd D. Mazza
Jodi Mazzola
Ms. Sylvia Mburu
David & Kim McCabe
James C. McCaughey
Medina McDade
Barbara McDonagh
Jane R. McGregor
Kristen McLean
James & Carissa McMillen
Teresa McPhillips
Danny Meadows
Sharon L. Medeiros
Cindy & Robert Meek
Joseph S. Meisel
Stephanie Mendes
Felicia Fund, Inc.
Donald L. Michaels
Donald R. Miller
Patricia M. Milligan
Mary Jean Miniati
Mr. Mickey C. Monarch
Mark Moore
Paul & Jean Moran
Shanti Morell-Hart
Mr. Michael J. Morgan
John Mortenson
Mr. David J. Mulanaphy
Michael J. Mullane
Cindy & David Mullen
Dennis & Linda Murphy
Mr. Robert J. Murray
Elizabeth A. Musgrave
Virginia & Alan Nathan
Jane S. Nelson
Jeffrey L. Nelson
Tim & Kelly Nevins
Joyce A. J. Nichols
Glenn S. Nirenberg
Ms. Mary E. Noons
Ms. Donna M. Normand
Chris Nothnagle
Kevin and Stephanie O'Neill
Ysamar Ortega
Mr. Erik Owsik
Alice* & Calvin Oyer
Robert J. Pacheco, Jr.
& Valerie Eastwood
Ed & Paula Paluch
Rebecca Paquette
Builders (continued)
Mr. Michael Patch
William R. Patterson, III
Anne Pearson
Stephanie Pelletier
Irma A. Pereira
Ms. Marleny Perez
Roger Peters
Angelo Pezzullo
Valerie J. Pimenta
Pimentel Family
Jill C. Pipher
Ms. Janine M. Pitocco
Lisa Collard Provost
Edward & Claudia Pryor
Anne & Patrick Quinn
Rabinowitz Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Radel
Herbert Rakatansky &
Barbara Sokoloff
- Donald Rankin
Mr. Charles W. Ransom
Ms. Jennifer L. Redmond
Ms. Kim Reese
Barbara Reid
Sarah J. Rimmer
Henry & Jan Rines
Arthur* & Judith Robbins
Ricardo P. Romero
James V. & Janet M. Rosati
Helen L. Rosca
James P. Runstadler
Roland Ruprecht
Kathleen A. Ryan, Esq.
Nancy Safer
Mr. Andrew P. Saitas
Salmanson Family Foundation
Scatchard Family
Brian Schuster
Ms. Michelle Sears
Ms. Lisa Ann Sellar
Mary Semeraro
Martin Semeraro
Mr. Swarna K. Sen
Nancy T. Serpa
Rena Q. Sheehan
Merrill Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Silvan
John Silva & Ms. Debra L.
Westgate-Silva
Mary Jane & Dennis J. Silva
Steven Sloman & Linda Covington
Richard B. Smith
Ms. Courtney A. Smith
Mr. Gary Q. Smith
Mr. John F. Smith
Barbara L. Smith
Richard M. Smith
Janice M. Soares
Stacia L. Soucy
Amy Stack
Ms. Laurie J. Stenovitch
Mr. Eric J. Strandson
Eileen & Richard Straughn
Michele & Mark Streton
Felicia Sullivan
Eric Swanson
Anne & Michael Szostak
Suzanne J. Tabor
Julius & Laura Tancinco
Joanne S. Tellier
Ms. Kara Theriault
Bill Thurman
Susan Tierney
Jill and James Tobak
Pentti Tofte
Ms. Sonserae Toles
Jackenry Torres
Stephen & Caroline Tortolani
Ms. Sharon E. Trask
Danielle Trombino
Donald and Pamela Troppoli
Ms. Linda L. Turner
Jena Christina Ulak
Dr. Andries Van Dam
Charles Van Vleet
Ms. Deborah A. Venditelli
Al & Gerrie Verrecchia
Kevin Vieira
Kimberly Wachter
Tammy King Walsh
Ms. Mallory M. Walsh
Ms. Elizabeth J. Walsh
Aislinn Walters
Dr. Larry O. Warner
Ted V. Weber
Mr. Frederick E. Webster, III
Mr.* & Mrs. Peter J. Westervelt
Lauren T. Whatmough
Mr. & Mrs. David Wilder
Ryan & Christina Wilkes
Laura & Steve Wilkinson
Robert and Bonnie Willgoos
Marie Williams
Kathryn S. Windsor, Esq.
Galen Winsor
Christine L. Witkos
Martha L. Wofford
Kathleen and Richard Wong
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Worrell
Scott & Lori Wragg
Bill & Nancy Wray
Harrison M. & Josephine S. Wright
Mary C. Wright
Karin Wulf
Art Yarumian
Dr. James Yashar
Charitable Family Fund
Samuel Zwetchkenbaum
36 donors wish to remain anonymous.
Tocqueville United Donors ($10,000+)
TOCQUEVILLE UNITED
Change Makers: Individuals who transform our community by uniting their voices and gifts of $10,000+ each year to the Community Impact Fund ORDRE D'INDEPENDENCE
($250,000 and above)
The Eugene P. Carreiro Revocable Family Trust
Tom & Cathy Lawson
LA SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE
($100,000 - $249,000)
Jim & Cory Galloway
Mary & Tom Gilbane
William & Dione Kenyon
Mr. & Mrs. Jack O'Donnell
Barbara & Ralph* Papitto
Malcolm Roberts
ORDRE DE FRATERNITÉ
($75,000 - $99,999)
William H. Claflin*
PalmFam Foundation
Shivan & Jyothi Subramaniam
ORDRE D'EGALITÉ
($50,000 - $74,999)
Bradford & Kimberly Dimeo
Carol A. Peterson
Sharpe Family Foundation
ORDRE DE LIBERTÉ
($25,000- $49,999)
Bret and Diane Ahnell
Carol G. Barton
Roberta Butler & Bott Ikeler
Colby & Elaine Cameron
Jonathan W. &
Cornelia K. Hall
Cathy & Tom Ryan
Thomas D.* &
Virginia H. Soutter
MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÉTÉ
($10,000 - $24,999)
Patty & Mel Alperin
Jack* & Zelma Carey
Elizabeth Chace
Barbara Chernow &
William Farber Dr. Thomas &
Maryann Correia
Heidi Kirk & David A. Duffy
Jonathan & Ruth Fain
Warren Galkin
Al & Sue Hulley
Dolph & Maureen Johnson
Jeff & Shirley Kolarik
Anthony J. Mangiarelli
Karin McCormick
Christopher &
Mary Elleen Patton
Yahaira Placencia
George J. Plesce
Betsey Purinton &
James English
Mary "Polly" B. Wall
Mr. & Mrs. William Zeitler
Two donors wish to remain anonymous.
*Deceased
Tocqueville United: Philanthropic leaders who give $10,000+ annually with at least $2,500 invested in United Way's Community Impact Fund
ORDRE DE FRATERNITÉ
($75,000 - $99,999)
Malcolm & Martha Makin
ORDRE D'EGALITÉ
($50,000 - $74,999)
John & Karen Galvin
Polly & Ned Handy
Larry & Mary Beth Keefe
Matthew A. Lopes, Jr.
ORDRE DE LIBERTÉ
($25,000- $49,999)
Laurie & Ruud Bosman
Bill & Judy Braden
Michael & Jamie Costello
Daniel and Eleanor Gilbane
Randall E. Hodge
Joseph H. Hogan
Jerrold L. &
Barbara S. Lavine
Dorothy McCulloch
Rebecca R. Preston
Tony & Virginia Thomas
MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÉTÉ
($10,000 - $24,999)
Matthew S. Blank
David and Francine Bonneberger
Nicholas Brown
James L. Carr, Jr. &
Mary Ann Wood
Richard & Louise Carriere
Joanne M. Daly & Guy Millick
Michael L. Dube
Nancy & Charlie Dunn
Alan G. Hassenfeld
Joseph W. Hogan
Kevin & Ann Ingram
Bernard A. Jackvony
David R. Katzen, MD & Barbara R. Binder
Larry & Mary Beth Keefe
Leslie M. Kenney
Srinivasan Krishnamurthy
Peter & Marnie Lacouture
Beverly E. Ledbetter, Esq.
Michele Lederberg
Michele & David Leone
Gary & Renee Love
Chantrey Marchand
Todd & Anita Mather
Bill & Joan Mekrut
Geoff & Sonia Millsom
Peter & Sandy Miniati
Jonathan & Wendy Mishara
Theresa Molloy
David & Cortney Nicolato
Rachel North
Bogdan & Rita Nowak
Sandra & Kenneth Pattie
David Portelli & Laura Laurence
Michael & Robin Prescott
Barbara Silvis
Cynthia Stewart Reed
The Swaminathans
John A. Tarantino
Frances & Peter Trafton
Three donors wish to remain anonymous.
Anchor Society Donors
ANCHOR SOCIETY
The Anchor Society recognizes United Way of Rhode Island's most loyal donors whose investment in our community's future makes significant and long-lasting change in people's lives. Through their planned gift, Anchor Society members make an impact that will be felt during their lifetimes and for many years to come.
The Eugene P. Carreiro Revocable Family Trust*
Victor R. Charles
William H. Claflin*
Karen A. Davie &
Garrison A. Hull
Sarah and Charley Denby
Christine Ann Farrands
Anonymous
John D. Flynn, Jr.
Ms. Patricia A. Gauvin
Mary & Tom Gilbane Jr.
Anonymous
Jonathan W. &
Cornelia K. Hall
Ashley M. Jankowski
Lauren Amy Johnson
Georgeanne Keith
Marie Langlois &
John Loerke
Catherine Lewis
Linda J. Marty
David & Cortney Nicolato
Anita Oliver*
Carol A. Peterson
Anonymous
Ms. Irene K. Plaga*
Dennis E. Stark
Susan & Alec Taylor
Thomas & Sharon Veronneau
Donald & Crystal Way
Organizational Partners
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
We are proud to partner with Organizations, Foundations, and Trusts across our State in support of our mission for a more just and equitable state for all. Most complement their giving with a workplace giving program and work with our volunteer engagement team to engage employees in meaningful team-building activities. Others work with us to craft comprehensive corporate social responsibility programs.
Community Leaders
$500,000 or more
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
City of Providence
FM
RI Department of Human Services
RI Office of Healthy Aging
RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
Community Philanthropists
$200,000 - $499,999
Bank of America
Brown University
Gilbane Inc.
Pappito Opportunity Connection
Rhode Island Energy
Teknor Apex Company
The Washington Trust Company
Community Benefactors
$100,000 - $199,000
Barr Foundation
Centreville Bank
Delta Dental of Rhode Island
General Dynamics Electric Boat
State of Rhode Island
Walter L. & Edna N. Davol Fund
Community Partners
$50,000 - $99,000
AAA Northeast
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
Amica Mutual Insurance Company
Bank Rhode Island
BankNewport
Citizens Bank
CVS Health
Dimeo Construction Company *
Hasbro Foundation
Hodges Badge Company, Inc.
Jesse Metcalf Trust
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC
Seimer Family Foundation
Virginia T. Maderia Fund
Webster Bank
Community Supporters
$1,000 - $49,000
AIPSO
American Mathematical Society
Aon Risk Services Northeast, Inc.
Arc of Blackstone Valley
Arthur & Martha Milot Fund
Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co.
AstroNova, Inc.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Avient
Baker Family Fund
Bally's Tiverton Casino & Hotel
Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort
Barton Gilman LLP
BayCoast Bank
Beacon Mutual Insurance Company
Blackall Fund
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Boss Family Fund for Learning Opportunities
Bristol County Savings Bank
Bristol Warren Regional School District
Brown Physicians, Inc
Burns & Levinson LLP
Cameron & Mittleman
Cap Ex Advisory Group
Catepillar, Inc.
Cavanagh Company
CBIZ & MHM
Children's Friend and Service
Coastal1 Credit Union
Cranston Teacher's Alliance
Cumberland Farms
Customers Bank
David McCahan, Jr & Nancy NcCahan Fund
DeMoulas Super Market
Duffy & Sweeney, LTD
Edna N. Davol Fund
EMC Insurance Companies
Emily Nicholson Designated Fund
Emma and Ely Oppenheimer Fund
Emma L. Myrick Memorial Fund
Endurance Wealth Management
Enterprise Holdings
Ernst & Young
Eversource
FedEx
Ferland Corporation
Figments
Fogarty Center
Foster Forward
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Genevieve C. Weeks Fund
George & Evelyn Ingleby Fund
George & Naomi Sawyer
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
HarborOne Bank
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Henry P. & Priscilla B. Eldredge Fund
Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP
Hindley Manufacturing Company
IHeart Radio
International Manufacturing Services,
International Packaging Corp.
Intracorp/CIGNA
ITW Companies
Janci Foundation
John and Mary Wall Fund for United Way
John R. Hess Company, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson Controls
Johnston Public Schools
Julius and Jesse Richmond Fund for the United Way
Julius and Jesse Richmond Palmer Fund
Kahn Litwin Renza & Company, Ltd.
Katherine F. Hubbard & Josephine H. Williams Fund
Kenney Manufacturing Company
Key Container Corporation
Kimberly Clark
L3Harris
Laborers' International Union of North
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Lifespan Corporate Services
Locke Lord, LLP
Manulife
Mary Yonker Trust
McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.
McLaughlin Research Corporation
Meehan Foundation
Meeting Street
Merrill Lynch
Molina HealthCare
Morgan Stanley
Murray Family Charitable Foundation
Naomi and Viola Osterman Fund
Narragansett Bay Commission
National Grid
Nationwide Insurance
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Newport Restaurant Group
ParsonsKellogg, LLC
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Paychex
Pearle W. & Martin M. Silverstein Foundation
Peggy and Henry Sharpe Fund for United Way
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Providence School Department
Raytheon Company
Rhode Island AFL-CIO
Rhode Island Credit Union
Rhode Island Monthly
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence
RI Federation of Teachers and Health
RI Image Joseph Morel Photography
Rite-Solutions, Inc.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Peirce
Robinson & Cole LLP
Rockland Trust
Roger Williams University
Rupert C. Thompson Jr. Fund
Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., L.L.P.
Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP
Schneider Electric
SouthCoast Wind
Stanley Tree Service Inc.
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
State of Rhode Island Retirees
Target Stores
Textron Inc.
The Damon Company
The Hanover Insurance Group
The Ruth & Samuel Markoff Foundation
Thrive Behavioral Health
Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
Town of Bristol
Tuition Management Systems/Nelnet
UnitedHealthcare
Verizon
Victor & Gussie Baxt Fund
Warwick Teachers Union
Wells Fargo Advisors
Westerly Community Credit Union
Women's Fund of Rhode Island
Wood River Health Services, Inc.
Wright-Pierce
Zachry Group
Adios, X/Twitter
Dear United Way of Rhode Island Community,
We wanted to share an important update about our social media strategy. After careful consideration, United Way of Rhode Island has made the decision to take an indefinite break from Twitter/X. While we recognize the role that digital platforms play in amplifying our work and connecting with our community, this decision aligns with our commitment to building a stronger and more equitable Rhode Island for all. (more…)
No matter who wins the presidential election, we must tackle the issues in Rhode Island ourselves
The Boston Globe RI
Addressing housing, education, and workforce problems will require a renewed commitment to collective work, community engagement, and social justice, according to United Way of Rhode Island.
United Way of Rhode Island impulsa la equidad y el compromiso cívico
WPRI 12 Informa
En una reciente entrevista en 12 Informa, María Elena Wah-Fitta, Manager of Brand Voice en United Way of Rhode Island, destacó los esfuerzos de la organización para promover la equidad racial y apoyar a las comunidades más vulnerables del estado.
Bennett Named Chief of Staff & Public Affairs Officer
GoLocalProv
Kyle Bennett, who has long been at the forefront of United Way of Rhode Island's legislative and policy work, has been promoted to the organization's Chief of Staff & Public Affairs Officer. Most recently, he served as senior director of public policy and equity, and joined United Way in 2006.
Grantmakers Council of R.I. names Bourns new executive director
PBN
Courtney Bourns, who has served as a strategy and program consultant for multiple foundations across the country for the last six years, has been named the new executive director for the Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island, the financial support nonprofit announced Tuesday.
CCRI Partners with United Way to Open 211 Satellite Office on Warwick Campus
Warwick, RI – [April 28, 2025] – The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has partnered with United Way of Rhode Island to establish a satellite 211 office on CCRI’s Warwick campus, expanding access to essential community resources for students. This collaboration underscores CCRI’s ongoing commitment to removing barriers to student success and ensuring students have the support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
United Way Accelerates $1.5 Million in Grant Payments to Support Rhode Island Nonprofits Amid Funding Uncertainty
Recognizing the urgency of the financial strain facing local nonprofits, United Way of Rhode Island is taking a major step to provide timely critical support to its funded partners. The organization has released more than $1.5 million in grant payments nearly three months ahead of schedule, delivering early disbursements to 41 nonprofits across the state.
United Way Hosts 13th Children’s Book Drive
United Way of Rhode Island’s Children’s Book Drive is back! In April and May, we’re teaming up with Books Are Wings to help Rhode Island children build their own libraries at home. Join us by buying and shipping books, dropping off books at one of our collection sites, or hosting a drive.
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.
Paola Fernandez Appointed Chair of United Way Board of Directors
United Way of Rhode Island has named a new chair of its board of directors, appointing Paola Fernandez to the volunteer leadership position. Fernandez is senior vice president, community development officer for Centreville Bank and succeeds Dolph Johnson, retired executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Hasbro, Inc., who recently completed his three-year term as chair.
United Way Hires Tiffany Reed as Chief Development Officer
United Way of Rhode Island has welcomed a new chief development officer (CDO) to its team. The organization today announced the hiring of Tiffany Reed, who officially began her new role on Sept. 5. Most recently, Reed served as CDO for Tufts Medicine after holding the position of vice president, development, at Tufts Medical Center.
United Way Announces $1.5M in Providence Equity Fund Grants
During a press conference on Wednesday, Aug. 14, United Way of Rhode Island and the City of Providence announced the recipient organizations of $1.5 million in funding from the Providence Equity Fund. In total, 15 organizations have been awarded grants to support strategies that promote racial and social equity, economic mobility, and educational opportunities for underserved populations in Providence.
United Way Hosting Equity Challenge
As part of United Way of Rhode Island’s ongoing commitment to and demonstration of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the organization is preparing to host its 2024 Equity Challenge. All Rhode Islanders, individuals, and families, as well as local businesses, organizations, and groups are invited to participate in the challenge, which is being offered at no […]
United Way Accepting Applications for Providence Equity Fund
In collaboration with the City of Providence and aligned with its mission to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders, United Way has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the Providence Equity Fund grant program. Available funding is to support strategies that promote racial and social equity, economic mobility, and educational opportunities for underserved populations in Providence.
United Way Selects Leaders for Executive Director Learning Circle
Laser-focused on its work to support the needs of the state’s nonprofit community… United Way of Rhode Island has kicked off its latest Executive Director Learning Circle. The organization has selected 11 local nonprofit leaders to participate in the yearlong program that focuses on strategic development and increasing their organizations’ capacity to deliver their social impact work.