United Way of Rhode Island

United Way of Rhode Island Uniting our community and resources to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.

The United Across RI Tour has officially launched and Hopkinton Day was the perfect first stop!Horse drawn hay rides, de...
06/10/2026

The United Across RI Tour has officially launched and Hopkinton Day was the perfect first stop!

Horse drawn hay rides, delicious local food, and so much town pride on full display. United Way of Rhode Island loved connecting with the community and feeling the energy that makes Hopkinton unique. The Centennial tour is on the move and Hopkinton set the tone perfectly.

Rhode Island, we will see you at the next one. 🎉

Rhode Island Energy knows that taking care of this state does not stop at the meter.United Way of Rhode Island is proud ...
06/10/2026

Rhode Island Energy knows that taking care of this state does not stop at the meter.

United Way of Rhode Island is proud to recognize Rhode Island Energy as a Top 10 Workplace Campaign Supporter of 2026. Through their employee giving campaign, Rhode Island Energy is directly supporting access to food, housing, health, and financial stability for families across the state. That is a company showing up for the communities where their people live and work.

Thank you to Rhode Island Energy and every employee who gave. Rhode Island feels it. 💙

On June 1, 2007, 211 launched in Rhode Island with four employees and a corner office. Nineteen years later, it answers ...
06/09/2026

On June 1, 2007, 211 launched in Rhode Island with four employees and a corner office. Nineteen years later, it answers 200,000 calls a year.

The roots go even deeper. 211 was built on a helpline created in 1991 in response to a Rhode Island banking crisis. That same helpline showed up during the Station Nightclub Fire, Hurricane Katrina, the 2010 floods, and a global pandemic. It grew into nine specialized programs, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), and a statewide network that meets Rhode Islanders wherever they are.

Happy 19th anniversary to 211 and 35 years of helpline services in Rhode Island.

A special thank you to Courtney, Cristina, Kyle, and Paula for helping build something that Rhode Island cannot do without. 💙

27,863 books collected at the Day of Action on June 6. That is all thanks to you. 🙌162 volunteers and 60-plus community ...
06/08/2026

27,863 books collected at the Day of Action on June 6. That is all thanks to you. 🙌

162 volunteers and 60-plus community partners showed up alongside Books Are Wings and made it happen. In 14 years, this community has collected over 400,000 books for Rhode Island children. And this year, 2,605 books that could not be redistributed were responsibly recycled, keeping them out of landfills.

Every book collected is a gift of knowledge. Every volunteer hour moved this forward. Thank you for showing up, Rhode Island. 💙

Some projects leave a mark far beyond the day they happen.Across Rhode Island, that can look like the energy of 401Gives...
06/08/2026

Some projects leave a mark far beyond the day they happen.

Across Rhode Island, that can look like the energy of 401Gives, the shared effort behind Day of Action, the steady generosity of the Children’s Book Drive, or the practical support made possible through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Workplace Giving Campaigns.

Different moments. Different kinds of giving. The same spirit of Rhode Islanders showing up for one another. For 100 years, United Way Rhode Island has helped connect that spirit to work that reaches communities across the state.

Learn more at unitedwayri.org.

Free tax filing exists in Rhode Island because partners like Webster Bank show up for it.United Way of Rhode Island is g...
06/08/2026

Free tax filing exists in Rhode Island because partners like Webster Bank show up for it.

United Way of Rhode Island is grateful to Webster Bank for a $15,000 grant supporting VITA, the free tax filing program connecting Rhode Islanders to the refunds and credits they have already earned. This funding keeps the volunteers, training, and operations running that make free tax filing available to anyone who needs it across the state.

Thank you, Webster Bank. Rhode Island's families feel this one. 💙

A lot of Rhode Islanders are hearing that something changed with their SNAP benefits and are not sure what it means for ...
06/07/2026

A lot of Rhode Islanders are hearing that something changed with their SNAP benefits and are not sure what it means for them.

New work requirements are now in effect for some adults ages 18 to 64. Whether this applies to you depends on your household, your situation, and whether an exemption covers you. The rules have specifics and the specifics matter.

If there is any uncertainty about where you stand, one call gets answers. No paperwork. No wait. Just a real person who knows the system and can help you figure out next steps.

Call or text 211. Free. Confidential. Available 24 hours a day. 💙

The United Across Rhode Island tour is officially kicking off this weekend and stop one is Hopkinton.In 2026, United Way...
06/06/2026

The United Across Rhode Island tour is officially kicking off this weekend and stop one is Hopkinton.

In 2026, United Way of Rhode Island is showing up in all 39 Rhode Island cities and towns, meeting people where community already happens. Neighborhood festivals, workplace gatherings, pop-up events. Every stop is a chance to reconnect, share what makes your community strong, and recommit to a Strong Rhode Island.

Come say hi in Hopkinton this Sunday! 💙

Cortney Nicolato has been named a 2026 PBN Business Women's Career Achiever by Providence Business News, and we could no...
06/05/2026

Cortney Nicolato has been named a 2026 PBN Business Women's Career Achiever by Providence Business News, and we could not be prouder!

As President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, Cortney has helped launch 401Gives into a $20 million statewide giving movement, build the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact, and lead one of the top performing United Ways in a 970-member global network. A career worth celebrating.

Read the full story at the link below. 💙

bit.ly/PBNBusinessWomensAward

For a century, United Way of Rhode Island has stood alongside neighbors, families, andcommunities across our state. But ...
06/05/2026

For a century, United Way of Rhode Island has stood alongside neighbors, families, and
communities across our state. But we have never done it alone.

Thank you to Amica Insurance for supporting the United Way of Rhode Island Centennial Celebration as a $1,000 Torch Sponsor. With deep Rhode Island roots and a long history of serving people with care, Amica’s support helps make this once-in-a-century celebration possible.

Join us on October 17, 2026, at WaterFire Providence as we honor 100 years of community impact and look ahead to what we can build together.

To learn about becoming a sponsor, reach out to [email protected]

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