Our workplace partners
The state’s leading companies, nonprofits and unions
The state’s leading companies, nonprofits, and unions invest in United Way of Rhode Island to make ours a community where every individual in each community has equal opportunity for justice and prosperity.
We’re proud to partner with companies and organizations across the state in support of our mission and their social responsibility focus.
Most complement their giving with a workplace giving program. Many also work with our Volunteer Center of Rhode Island to engage employees in meaningful team-building activities. Others work with us to craft comprehensive corporate social responsibility programs.
Why partner with United Way of Rhode Island
Organizations that partner with United Way:
- Believe that a strong community is important to their success.
- Value active engagement as a transformative driver of community success.
- Know that attracting and retaining top talent is a critical priority and that their employees want to work for a company that reflects their values.
- Want to demonstrate to customers their commitment to their community.
- Value United Way of Rhode Island’s proven results and vision for future impact.
Ready to make an impact? Contact Sylvia Mburu at sylvia.mburu@unitedwayri.org to discuss your investment in the community.
Transformative Donors
We are humbly grateful for the resounding financial and in-kind support that we receive from our institutional partners. Their outstanding generosity enables us to advance our shared goals for the betterment of our community.
Top partners
We partner with more than 350 companies and institutions like the ones below. Give us a call today to be part of this movement.
Brown University
Bank Newport
Bank Rhode Island
Citizens Bank
CVS Health
Dimeo Construction Company
Hasbro
Rhode Island AFL-CIO
Teknor Apex
Textron, Inc.
The Washington Trust Company
UPS
United Way of Rhode Island impulsa la equidad y el compromiso cívico
United Way of Rhode Island impulsa la equidad y el compromiso cívico
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
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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
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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.
Paola Fernandez Appointed Chair of United Way of RI 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 SVP, Community Development Officer for Centreville Bank and succeeds Dolph Johnson, retired EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Hasbro, Inc., who recently completed his three-year term as chair. Read […]
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
98th Annual Celebration
Join United Way of Rhode Island for our 98th Annual Celebration! We are celebrating our collective impact in the community by recognizing our donors, partners, and volunteers for their contributions. Together we are "United in Action" as we build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
5:30 - 8 p.m.
WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley St., Providence