Free Training for Caregivers Hosted by CCRI Nursing Respite Team - Free Group Respite Program Hosted By URI Nursing Respite Team - Care for individuals of all ages with special needs or requiring age-related assistance. ( - More Lifespan Respite Resources for Caregivers . If you take care of a loved one, you are not alone.

University of Rhode Island Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America’s Hunger and Poverty Facts : Data and research on food insecurity and SNAP in Rhode Island. Rhode Island Food Bank Status Report on Hunger : National and local data on food insecurity (runs one year behind).

Racial Equity Tools : Tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their understanding and help those working toward justice at the organizational and systemic levels. National Equity Atlas : Detailed report card on racial and economic equity. US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health Policy and Data Loving Cities Index : Schott Foundation for Pub lic Education dashboard on supports that provide children the opportunity to learn (Providence profile). Race in America 2019 (Pew Research Center)

NONPROFIT RESOURCES

Q: General data and data stories

DataSpark : Maps, infographics, and reports on issues United Way cares about. Go here before you re-create the wheel, or if you need some already processed data. RI DataHub (run by DataSpark ) : Data stories, data reports, and even a data catalog with info on adult education, housing, workforce, health, etc. RI Community Profiles : I nformation about each of Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns.

Q: Children’s well-being and education

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT : Produces a comprehensive report that assesses child well-being in Rhode Island. Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) : Reports on CCAP impact, etc. Rhode Island Afterschool Network : Professional development and practice information for youth-serving professionals.

Q: Health and well-being

Rhode Island Department of Health’s Data Bank

Q: Economy and workforce

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training : Data on wage rates and other labor stats. Economic Progress Institute : A go-to source for expert information on budget and policy issues impacting the economic well-being of Rhode Islanders. Latino Policy Institute : Studies that investigate issue areas impacting the Latino community and, in some cases, Rhode Island’s broader communities of color.

Q: Housing and related issues

HousingWorks RI : Online factbook, as well as information about housing trends, housing in Rhode Island’s cities and towns, affordable housing, and housing and the Affordable Care Act.

research and data sources relevant to our areas of focus

Building nonprofit resiliency, especially for organizations led by and serving people of color, is a strategic priority here at United Way of Rhode Island.

You’ll find information elsewhere in this section of our site about our current programs for nonprofits. (Run an afterschool or summer learning program? Make sure to join our Rhode Island Afterschool Network.)

Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island, a strategic partner co-located in our office, provides targeted support for nonprofits, including professional development programs, opportunities to engage and learn with funders, and connection with local and national resources.

Visit our Resource Library for more information.

Rhode Island equity and basic needs data

General data and data stories

DataSpark: Maps, infographics, and reports on issues United Way cares about. Go here before you re-create the wheel, or if you need some already processed data.
RI DataHub (run by DataSpark): Data stories, data reports, and even a data catalog with info on adult education, housing, workforce, health, etc.
RI Community Profiles: Information about each of Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns.

Children’s well-being and education

Family Caregivers

Health and well-being

Economy and workforce

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training: Data on wage rates and other labor stats.
Economic Progress Institute: A go-to source for expert information on budget and policy issues impacting the economic well-being of Rhode Islanders.
Latino Policy Institute: Studies that investigate issue areas impacting the Latino community and, in some cases, Rhode Island’s broader communities of color.

Food security

Housing and related issues

National resources with Rhode Island-specific data

American Community Survey by the United States Census Bureau: Broad range of data, both raw and processed, about Rhode Island and its various communities. (Many research and data entities use the ACS data as the basis of their work.)
Brookings Institute: Wide array of materials from international to local; focuses largely on economics, cities, and policy.
Pew Research Center: Research on numerous social issues. (This is a great place to begin the hunt for research and data on nearly any social topic.)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Data on the United States and countries all over the world with particular indicators on demographics, debt, environmental issues, and much more.

Racial equity

Racial Equity Tools: Tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their understanding and help those working toward justice at the organizational and systemic levels.
National Equity Atlas: Detailed report card on racial and economic equity.
US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health Policy and Data
Loving Cities Index: Schott Foundation for Public Education dashboard on supports that provide children the opportunity to learn (Providence profile).
Race in America 2019 (Pew Research Center)

Emergency Housing Support and Rental Assistance Information

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More than farming, Southside Community Land Trust is a lifeline for RI families: Commentary

July 21, 2025

According to The Economic Progress Institute, it costs a single-parent family in Rhode Island $83,239 a year to raise two children. A two-parent household needs $92,375. Even a single adult must […]

It’s time to broaden view of what nonprofits really are. Hope & Main shows how

June 13, 2025

I’ve spent the majority of my life immersed in the nonprofit sector, and one of the most common misconceptions is that they’re often placed beneath a “social services” umbrella. That […]

Volunteers Needed for “Day of Action” on June 7 to Help Prepare Donated Books for Distribution to Local Children

May 27, 2025

Providence, R.I. (May 27, 2025) – United Way of Rhode Island’s annual “Day of Action” is quickly approaching, and the organization is looking for additional volunteers to help prepare thousands […]

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12 Feb

Get Ready Rhode Island Nonprofits, 401Gives is Back

Registration is open for the state’s largest philanthropic effort supporting local organizations

10 Feb

Eligible Rhode Islanders can have their Taxes Prepared and Filed for Free

United Way-led Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers certified, trusted help at more than 20 sites statewide

04 Feb

Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund Sees Rising Demand for Heating Assistance as Winter Cold Deepens

Donations to the GNEF can be made using the yellow envelope found with Rhode Islanders’ utility bill, by scanning the QR code on the envelope, texting “WARM” to 91999 from a mobile phone, sending a check payable to “Good Neighbor Energy Fund” to RI GNEF, c/o United Way of RI, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909, or by visiting rhodeislandgoodneighbor.org.

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Mar 12

Power of Women: Reclaiming Our Story

Join us for Power of Women: Reclaiming Our Story, a celebration of women rising from adversity and using their voices to create meaningful change. Held during Women’s History Month, this inspiring event brings together women from across Rhode Island to connect, empower one another, and be inspired over an elegant brunch.

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