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Here are simple things you can do today to help build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.
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Thanks to the community advocacy and legislative leadership during the 2025 RI General Assembly session, United Way of Rhode Island secured $200,000 to support 211 operations
211 is a free and confidential helpline service maintained by United Way of Rhode Island. Rhode Islanders can call 211 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in nearly 200 languages, to be connected to the statewide network of social services
Rhode Island needs more people to advocate for issues they’re passionate about. Are you ready to become an advocate?
Advocacy trainings are available free of charge by United Way Rhode Island's policy team. Whether you are new to policy work or looking to strengthen your voice at the State House, this session will provide practical tools to effectively advocate for the communities you serve
More than farming, Southside Community Land Trust is a lifeline for RI families: Commentary
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
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
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 […]
United Way Hosts 14th 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.
Amid Rising Energy Costs, RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund Expands Eligibility to Help More Rhode Islanders
Through May 9, households may qualify for assistance with income up to 350% of the FPL
Just Two Weeks Left for Nonprofits to Sign-up for 401Gives
More than 520 organizations have already registered for this year’s effort, which kicks off
bright and early on March 31 and continues through April 1
UPCOMING EVENTS
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