EVERYDAY EQUITY
take meaningful action to address the issues of equity and justice
Celebrating our completed Commitment to Equity
During a time of uncertainty and division, United Way of Rhode Island successfully brought individuals and organizations together to deepen understanding around humanity, respect, and inclusion by hosting the fifth annual Equity Challenge. The 2025 iteration explored the themes of “U.N.I.T.E.” — Universal, Neighborly, Intentional, Transformative, and Equity.
What is Everyday Equity?
Everyday Equity is a year-long learning program designed to make diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practical, approachable, and easy to embed into daily work. It replaces the previous Equity Challenge with something more engaging: quick, digestible video episodes that deliver real actions, tips, and reflections you can apply immediately.
This program is part of United Way of Rhode Island’s 100th anniversary celebration, doubling down on our founding commitment to equity. We’re kicking off our centennial year rooted in equity—because it’s what we’ve always stood for.
How much time does this take?
Not much!
Short episodes: ~2.5 minutes
Long episodes: ~5 minutes
Released twice a month, these videos fit easily into your schedule—perfect for a coffee break or team huddle.
What will you learn by participating?
By signing up for Everyday Equity, you’ll learn:
- What equity really means (and how it differs from equality)
- Practical actions to make meetings, decisions, and communication more inclusive
- How to spot and address bias without shame or conflict
- Ways to build belonging in hybrid teams and everyday interactions
- Real stories and success examples that show equity in action
The goal? To help you integrate equity into everyday practices—not as a checklist, but as a habit that strengthens teams, organizations, and communities.
United Way of Rhode Island is proud to launch Everyday Equity, a year‑long program designed to move beyond one‑time events and make equity a daily practice.
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Gratitude & Collective Impact
Thank you to the THOUSANDS of individuals and organizations who participated in the 2025 Equity Challenge and joined us in advancing the Live United 2025 mission to build racial equity and opportunity for all Rhode Islanders. Your engagement made this an impactful and transformative experience.
Together, we completed a week of meaningful learning and set the stage for long‑term equity work across Rhode Island.
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We are united.
Hundreds of individuals and organizations throughout the state have already pledged to support our LIVE UNITED 2025 strategic plan and take meaningful action to address the issues of racial equity and justice in Rhode Island.
See our partners in equity.
Please join us by signing this pledge:
"We commit to stand with the United Way of Rhode Island to unite our community and resources to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. We pledge to take meaningful action to address the issues of racial equity and justice in Rhode Island."
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