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Equity Challenge
United Way of Rhode Island’s mission is uniting our community and resources to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. Our Equity Challenge is designed to help individuals and organizations engage with topics surrounding equity. This year’s topics included Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Advocacy, and being an Accomplice.
Equity Challenge 2024 launched on June 19 (Juneteenth) and lasted seven days. This year’s challenge was shorter than previous years’ and required a daily time commitment of 30 minutes. Each day, we offered three activities that participants could read, listen to, or view. We also offered three curated pop-up experiences for folks seeking in-person connection. These experiences included panel discussions with topic experts and other interactive opportunities.
All elements of Equity Challenge 2024 were designed to reduce physical and systemic barriers. It was offered at no cost, and all activities were available to anyone with an internet connection and a smart device. A total of 1,388 individuals participated in the challenge.
Organizations who engaged at least 75% of their employees earned an Equity Challenge Champion certificate. 53 organizations participated in the challenge and, of these, 16 earned certificates. These certificates are a tangible recognition that they have moved beyond buzzwords and into living the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Organizations also received a digital badge to showcase on their website, across social media, and in email signatures.
In addition, Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan Health System) earned the Trailblazer in Equity Award. We are grateful to them for encouraging their thousands of employees to take part in Equity Challenge 2024.
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Financial Highlight FY 2024
Community Impact Fund
The Community Impact Fund from United Way of Rhode Island supports initiatives that address the root causes of systemic inequalities and improve economic, educational, and health outcomes for communities across Rhode Island.
By pooling donations from community members, the fund targets programs that promote social justice, equity, and basic needs such as housing, food security, and quality education. It also invests in workforce development, helping individuals gain job skills, find employment, and achieve financial stability. Through partnerships with local nonprofits and community organizations, the fund aims to create sustainable change and empower under-resourced communities throughout the state.
Our funding supports the LIVE UNITED 2025 strategic plan, which guides United Way of Rhode Island’s work in four focus areas:
Lift United
We’re investing in affordable housing, improving care coordination, expanding access to adult education and job training, and supporting the growth and stability of women- and minority-owned businesses.
Achieve United
We’re working to ensure all Rhode Island children go to school with the tools to learn, increasing literacy levels, and expanding access to afterschool and summer learning programs.
Invest United
We’re building nonprofit resiliency and leadership development, empowering donors, engaging corporations, and connecting Rhode Islanders with volunteer opportunities.
Advocate United
We’re driving systemic change through public policy and research, training Rhode Islanders to be advocates, and working to increase voter turnout throughout the state.
Legislative Highlights
Lift United: Supporting the Nonprofit Workforce
Nonprofits employ nearly 1 in 5 Rhode Island private sector workers, many of whom lack access to retirement benefits. To address this, the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact led advocacy for the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Plan Act. This program will offer a public retirement savings plan to small businesses and nonprofits at no cost, helping close the retirement savings gap and reduce economic vulnerability for nonprofit employees.
Advocate United: 211
Advocating for 211 at multiple government levels has been instrumental in addressing equity gaps statewide. Our success in securing a $200,000 state investment underscores the importance of 211 data in educating policymakers and guiding equity-focused initiatives, ensuring resources reach those who need them most.
Advocate United:
Civic Engagement
Ahead of the 2024 elections, we advocated for legislation that improves voter access, such as Non-Affiliated Party Voters in Primaries and the Mail Ballot Signatures and Deadlines reform, which eliminates outdated requirements, making voting more accessible for all Rhode Islanders.
Invest United:
Affordable Housing
Addressing Rhode Island’s affordable housing crisis is a priority for United Way. We advanced legislation reducing barriers to housing development, including Electronic Permitting for Development Applications and Zoning Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units.
We championed the Utility Termination Moratorium Extension, which prevents shutoffs for essential services, supporting housing stability for vulnerable Rhode Islanders. We also partnered with the Family Caregiver Alliance on After Death of a Lessee legislation, providing security to families facing sudden financial instability after the loss of a leaseholder.
Lift United:
Economic Empowerment
United Way supports economic empowerment policies that drive small business growth and benefit minority-owned enterprises. In partnership with the Workforce Alliance, we advocated for enhancements to the RI Works Program, boosting cash benefits to enable completion of workforce training. We also advocated for increased Summer EBT Program funding, addressing seasonal food insecurity among families.
Our commitment to affordable childcare remains strong. Through the Summer Learning Initiative and efforts to expand eligibility in the Child Care Assistance Program, we’re advancing initiatives that empower families to secure family-sustaining employment.
Advocate United:
Racial and Social Justice
We achieved significant progress toward social justice, securing enhanced protections for crime victims, increased funding for domestic violence prevention, and simplified access to compensation for survivors of sexual crimes. The Crime Victim Compensation Program Modifications, developed with the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, allow survivors to use funds for home modifications, helping prevent repeat violence. Streamlined access to compensation ensures that survivors receive timely support as they rebuild their lives.
Achieve United:
Equitable Education
We championed expanded access to higher education through Foster Youth Scholarship, Rhode Island Promise, and Hope Scholarship programs, removing financial barriers for vulnerable youth. Additionally, we supported increased Multilingual Education funding and codification of the Early Childcare Workforce Registry, ensuring all Rhode Islanders have access to quality education, from early learning to higher education.
These legislative achievements underscore United Way of Rhode Island’s commitment to building a just, equitable, and thriving community for all. Through steadfast advocacy, we continue to drive transformative change across the state, ensuring every Rhode Islander has the opportunity to live a safe, healthy, and prosperous life.
211 Impact on Rhode Island
Through the generosity of our donors, last year United Way’s 211 and the Point (Rhode Island’s aging and disability resource center) handled over 190,000 calls, emails, texts, and walk-ins from Rhode Islanders seeking help, stability and resources.
Any Rhode Islander, regardless of income, is welcome to contact our two call centers. The 211 call center is staffed 24/7, every day of the year. 211 also answers any calls to the Point that come in after business hours. We offer three walk-in rooms and our 211 RV — a mobile resource center that provides office hours at 15 locations and staffs over 250 outreach events annually. 75% of our staff is bilingual and bicultural, providing services in over 200 languages and dialects. Most importantly, we listen closely to what the community tells us, and we use the insights we gain to shape our programs and advocate for what Rhode Islanders need most.
211 is frequently activated to provide reliable information in collaboration with the RI Emergency Management Agency, or with our state partners, such as the Office of Healthy Aging, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Health, and the Secretary of State’s Office. In 2023 alone, we were activated for food box distribution; supported callers during a government shut down; helped people find shelter and report damages during localized flooding events; and helped folks locate COVID vaccine and testing locations, as well as quarantine and isolation centers.
Our call centers also serve Rhode Islanders eligible for Medicare and Medicaid services. In 2023-2024, we received 6,342 Medicare-related calls, and 4371 Medicaid-related calls. Of these, 647 were for Medicare enrollment and 689 were Medicaid applications. Below is a breakdown of the Medicare and Medicaid-related services we provided:
We have more than 20 members on our team, who collectively hold the following certifications: Community Resource Specialist; Aging and Disability Specialist; State Health Insurance Program Enrollment Specialist; Certified HealthSource Navigator; Certified Community Health Worker, Person Centered Options Counseling Specialist, and SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Specialist. 211 is in the process of obtaining Accreditation from Inform USA –the agency which accredits organizations that demonstrate excellence in information and referral services across North America.
Every call is a story that reflects how 211 provides essential resources to help Rhode Islanders turn their lives around. Take Susan, for example. She came to Rhode Island as an international student with limited English skills and soon discovered she was pregnant with twins. Six months into her pregnancy, she visited our 211 mobile resource center at an outreach event. In pain and feeling desperate, Susan feared she might be forced to leave her host home, facing the real possibility of homelessness.
The community resource officer connected Susan with prenatal care, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, and several local organizations that could provide essential support during her pregnancy, including clothing and food. 211 also put her in touch with her home country’s consulate office, as she hoped to return home. Sadly, due to her high-risk pregnancy, travel was not an option. With the support she received, Susan was able to stay in her host home.
A few months later, Susan gave birth to her twins, who faced medical complications and required care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 211 helped her secure a place at the nearby Ronald McDonald House, allowing her to stay close to her babies during their treatment. After nearly two months in the hospital, the twins were finally discharged. Susan returned to her host family and, eventually, to her home country. She still keeps in touch, grateful for 211’s help.
Support 211, the Point, and other critical United Way programs by giving today.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Impact Story
Gifts to United Way of Rhode Island power the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This is a nationwide initiative supported by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which trains and certifies volunteers to provide free tax preparation services to low and medium-income individuals. Many seniors, persons with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency use this program. VITA services are often hosted by community organizations in accessible and comfortable locations. United Way of Rhode Island partners with VITA to manage and deliver these services in 23 sites across Rhode Island.
Tax preparation can cost between $100 - $300 for the typical VITA user, which can be used instead to pay for other essential needs like rent, groceries, or healthcare.
United Way of Rhode Island’s investment of $300,000 in the VITA initiative returns $76 for each dollar invested.
In addition to tax preparation, United Way partner Progreso Latino is certified to assist individuals in applying for an ITIN, or individual tax identification number, a requirement to obtain a drivers’ privilege card or identification privilege card.
The site at the Center for Southeast Asians helped a taxpayer who was about to get evicted from his apartment as his rent was past due. He had not filed taxes in seven years and had no supporting paperwork. VITA created an IRS online account and helped him request his transcripts from the State Division of Taxation. Even though two years of tax returns were withheld because he filed late, he was able to deposit about $10,000 in his bank account from his refund and stimulus and was able to stay in his apartment.
VITA volunteers can identify and help claim important tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC), which can add thousands to a family’s refund. VITA’s guidance ensures they receive the maximum and most accurate refund possible, while minimizing audits. A volunteer at Jonnycake Center for Hope (JCH) identified an error in a client’s prior year return, and filed an amendment with a substantial refund for the taxpayer.
Leaders United Donors ($1,000 – $9,999)
LEADERS UNITED
Rhode Islanders who commit $1,000 - $9,999 to the Community Impact Fund (CIF) to address disparities and take action Innovators
($7,000 - $9,999 designated to CIF)
Mrs. Sarah H. Godfrey
Dr. Francois I. Luks
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
and Nicole Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. Richard McWhirter
Ms. Christina H. Paxson
and Ari Gabinet
Mr. David M. Rice
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Rockefeller, III Believers
($3,000 - $6,999 designated to CIF)
Gregory Accetta
Douglas D. Backes
Norman & Ann Baker
Matthew S. Blank
Jeremy Bragg
Phillip Cole
Mrs. Rachel Cope
Michael R. Corcoran
Kathleen A. Doherty
Jayne M. Donegan
Mrs. Heather K. Easterbrooks
Jen & Tony Faria
Julius & Laura Tancinco
Margaret & David Farrell
Cynthia T. Fiore
Dr. & Mrs. E.G. Fischer
Karen & Jason Freedman
Ronnie & Sari Gibson
Joyce and Al Goes
Mr. & Mrs. George M. Goodwin
Dennis & Mary Grady
Mary & Richard Moody
Richard L. Hall, Jr.
Sam & Laurie Hanna
Rosemary Haverland
Barry G. & Kathleen C. Hittner
Peter & Vicky Hollmann
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Huntoon
Warren & Janet Jagger
George E. Knowles
Mary Kay Koreivo
Lori LePage
Ray & Peggy Lippka
Rebecca and Michael Marino
Markstone Family
Charitable Foundation
Patricia K. & Roger J. Martinez
Peggy & Gene McQuade
Brian Moynihan & Susan Berry
Mr. John Olerio
Robert D. Persons
Mr. Peter C. Plumb
Builders
($1,000 - $2,999 designated to CIF)
Lanre Ajakaiye
Laurie A. Horridge
Paul G. Aballo
Marisa A. Albanese
Elaine Alderdice
Mr. Marc C. Anderson
Richard & Michelle Anderson
Diane M. Ayotte
John Baker
Ms. Joann Barao
Cheryl G. Barbato
Tom & Maria Barry
Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm B. Baxter
Thea Becker
Peter & Carolyn Belisle
Maurice & Barbara Bell
Dr. Christina Bellanti
Eneida & Kyle Bennett
Raymond & Nancy Benoit
Darren & Gina Benson
Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Bentz
Gail Bianco
Peg & Jim Bierden
Marcia C. Blacher
Gerry & Gil Blanchette
Aaron Blaquiere
Ms. Sherry L. Blomstedt
The Bloom Family
Susan and Ralph Bodington
Carmelina Borsellino
Mr. Anthony August Botelho
Loren Bowe
Sharleen & Lawrence Bowen
Jennifer J. Boyle
Keb Brackenbury
Ms. Maureen E. Brady
Terry J. Brennan
Brier & Brier
Edward & Sheila Broderick
Dr. & Mrs. Roger Brotman
Robert & Susan Brunelli
Elizabeth Burke Bryant & Daniel Bryant
Mr. Andrew J. Bryson
Ms. Patricia A. Buchanan
Chris and Jan Budris
Mrs. Jamie Burke
Mr. Richard Burlingame, Jr.
Michael Busam and Jessica Blanco-Busam
Robert Bush
Marcia L. Cade
Mr. Christopher Cahill
Robert Matthew Cairns
Thomas Caisse
Erinn K. Calise
Mary Ann Canavan
Lisa M. Capalbo
Louis & Renee Cappucci
Dena & Ken Carlone
Kathryn Carmichael
Brian Carroll
Ms. Breeda M. Carroll
John & Deidre Casey
David Castaldi
Nathan W. & Mary E. Chace
Tina M. Chapman
Anne M. Ciresi
Ann Clarke
Ms. Brenda Clement
Ailis Clyne MD
Sean O. Coffey
Sean & Lee Dimeo Coffey
Tim & Colleen Coggins
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Coghlin
Colin A. Coleman
Sandi Connors
John & Shari Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Cormier
Mr. James R. Corriveau
Wesley & Pamela Cotter
Mrs. Maryellen Cox
Michael E. Criscione
Alison Croke
John & Tarra Curran
John B. Currie
Angie D'Albora
Mike & Pat D'Ambra
Judith & Murray Danforth
Rodney P. Davis & Brian Mills
Mrs. Laura L. Davis
Deborah Dawson
Ryan D. DeCesare
Robert A. DeFelice
Karen Delisle & William Moreno
Michael Dembro
Sarah Denby
Rhonda DePetrillo
Mr. William P. DeRita III
Ms. Carleen J. Derziotis
Eric & Jill DeShiro
Mr. Raghuram A. Dharmapuri
Alexandra F. Dias
Colleen Dickson &
Paul M. Hawkins
Ruth DiGiovanni
Ms. Janine C. DiMarzio
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Dionne
Paul & Kristen DiSanto
Judy & George Dlugos
Christopher Doepper
Thomas Doeppner &
Katrina Avery
Ms. Elizabeth Doherty
Jud Donaldson
John M. Donohue
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Donovan
Mr. William L. Donovan
Patricia dos Santos Borges
Judy M. Downey
Mr. Jody Draine
Mark Driscoll
Susan Duffy & Paul Gordon
James F. Dugan
Mr. Richard G. &
Jennifer H. Dunn
Jenifer Dwyer
Melissa A. Emidy
Mr. Victor C. Faria
Scott C. Farnham
Michael D. Fascitelli
Andrew & Deb Faulkner
Jay & Joyce Ferguson
Crystal Ferrigan
Ms. Joann S. Ferris
Ms. Elena K. Festa
Leah Fiore
Kenneth & Elizabeth Flanagan
Josh & Rachel Flum
Frank Flynn
George Fogarty
Mrs. Janet S. Fogarty
James Fogerty
Albert & Paola Fernandez
Lisa O. Fougere
Mary & Kevin Fox
David B. Freeman
Ms. Tricia L. Frerman
Christopher J. Friel
Scot & Lindsay Fulghum
Mr. Lloyd D. Gail
Erin Garcia
Gregory & Laura Garger
Marc J. Gauthier
Steve Giannakas
James Giffen
Carrie Gizienski
Mr. John N. Godin
Michael R. Goldenberg
Maryellen Goode
Mr. & Mrs. Mark
& Liz Goodermote
Lisa Goodlin
Mr. Connor J. Gormley
Gregory A. Gould
Colleen Gouveia
Mr. Pedro L. Gozalo
Matthew J. Grady
Christopher Graham
& Jessica Pepitone
Al Grant
Pamela J. Griffing
Mr. Michael Guglielmo, Jr.
Lisa Guillette & Niall Murphy
Pamela & Stuart Hallagan, III
Melissa Hamlin
Mr. Douglas G. Hancher
Mr. Robert Hancock
Colleen Harnois
Elena Yates Harootunian
Mrs. Jean A. Harrington
Mr. Matthew Harrison
Gina G. Harvey
Patrick & Mary Hayes
Eileen Cheng & Brendan Hassett
Mrs. Lisa Hatch
Courtney Hawkins
Ms. Kristen M. Hebert
Diane P. Hewitt
Richard & Carole Higginbotham
Ronald T. Hinthorn
Hope and David Hirsch Family Fund
Heidi S. Holden
Mary & Bill Hollinshead
Mr. Robert Hughes and
Dr. Linda Shaw
Bruce and Jennifer Humphrey
Phil & Audrey Hussey
Christopher & Stacia Jackson
Ms. Maria N. Janes
Donna Johnson
David Michael Johnson
Ms. Marguerite M. Joutz
Mr. James Joseph Joyce, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kagan
John & Ann Kashmanian
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Kaufman
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kean
Gabor Keitner
David & Q. Kellogg
George Kinnear
Kate Kishfy
Jim Klinger
Katherine D. Klosowski
Holly M. Knott
Alena Korshunova
Barbara Kowack-Murthy
Mr. Thomas Kraig, Jr.
Shriram Krishnamurthi
Cortney Krupka
Leo Kushner
Emma Lalovic
Thomas & Margaret Lamb
Deborah E. LaMond
Lesley & Robert Landau
The Languirand Family
Ms. Cornelia W. Lanou
Jeanne A. Lapak
Robert A. Larivee
Ms. Traci Gail Lawrence
Mike & Catherine Lebovitz
Christine Lessard
Avia Levin
Peter T. Levine
Richard & Roanne Licht
Peter & Deborah Lipman
Alan & Marianne Litwin
Joseph Skinner Logan
Ms. Stacey M. Lopes
Jodi Lucchetti
Joann L. White
Mr. John Luipold
Linda & Gary Lulli
Mrs. Marisa Luse
Ms. Erin N. Lynch
Bethany A. Lyons
Joanne Mace
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Mahoney
Robin Main & Robert Powers
Vineet Maindola
Winfield Major & Susan Starkweather
Robert A. Mancini
Carolyn B. Maney
The Marovelli Family
David Martirano
Edward & Marie Massoud
Theresa L. Massoud
Kevin Matta
Ms. Sandra M. Mazo
Mr. Todd D. Mazza
Jodi Mazzola
Ms. Sylvia Mburu
David & Kim McCabe
James C. McCaughey
Medina McDade
Barbara McDonagh
Jane R. McGregor
Kristen McLean
James & Carissa McMillen
Teresa McPhillips
Danny Meadows
Sharon L. Medeiros
Cindy & Robert Meek
Joseph S. Meisel
Stephanie Mendes
Felicia Fund, Inc.
Donald L. Michaels
Donald R. Miller
Patricia M. Milligan
Mary Jean Miniati
Mr. Mickey C. Monarch
Mark Moore
Paul & Jean Moran
Shanti Morell-Hart
Mr. Michael J. Morgan
John Mortenson
Mr. David J. Mulanaphy
Michael J. Mullane
Cindy & David Mullen
Dennis & Linda Murphy
Mr. Robert J. Murray
Elizabeth A. Musgrave
Virginia & Alan Nathan
Jane S. Nelson
Jeffrey L. Nelson
Tim & Kelly Nevins
Joyce A. J. Nichols
Glenn S. Nirenberg
Ms. Mary E. Noons
Ms. Donna M. Normand
Chris Nothnagle
Kevin and Stephanie O'Neill
Ysamar Ortega
Mr. Erik Owsik
Alice* & Calvin Oyer
Robert J. Pacheco, Jr.
& Valerie Eastwood
Ed & Paula Paluch
Rebecca Paquette
Builders (continued)
Mr. Michael Patch
William R. Patterson, III
Anne Pearson
Stephanie Pelletier
Irma A. Pereira
Ms. Marleny Perez
Roger Peters
Angelo Pezzullo
Valerie J. Pimenta
Pimentel Family
Jill C. Pipher
Ms. Janine M. Pitocco
Lisa Collard Provost
Edward & Claudia Pryor
Anne & Patrick Quinn
Rabinowitz Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Radel
Herbert Rakatansky &
Barbara Sokoloff
- Donald Rankin
Mr. Charles W. Ransom
Ms. Jennifer L. Redmond
Ms. Kim Reese
Barbara Reid
Sarah J. Rimmer
Henry & Jan Rines
Arthur* & Judith Robbins
Ricardo P. Romero
James V. & Janet M. Rosati
Helen L. Rosca
James P. Runstadler
Roland Ruprecht
Kathleen A. Ryan, Esq.
Nancy Safer
Mr. Andrew P. Saitas
Salmanson Family Foundation
Scatchard Family
Brian Schuster
Ms. Michelle Sears
Ms. Lisa Ann Sellar
Mary Semeraro
Martin Semeraro
Mr. Swarna K. Sen
Nancy T. Serpa
Rena Q. Sheehan
Merrill Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Silvan
John Silva & Ms. Debra L.
Westgate-Silva
Mary Jane & Dennis J. Silva
Steven Sloman & Linda Covington
Richard B. Smith
Ms. Courtney A. Smith
Mr. Gary Q. Smith
Mr. John F. Smith
Barbara L. Smith
Richard M. Smith
Janice M. Soares
Stacia L. Soucy
Amy Stack
Ms. Laurie J. Stenovitch
Mr. Eric J. Strandson
Eileen & Richard Straughn
Michele & Mark Streton
Felicia Sullivan
Eric Swanson
Anne & Michael Szostak
Suzanne J. Tabor
Julius & Laura Tancinco
Joanne S. Tellier
Ms. Kara Theriault
Bill Thurman
Susan Tierney
Jill and James Tobak
Pentti Tofte
Ms. Sonserae Toles
Jackenry Torres
Stephen & Caroline Tortolani
Ms. Sharon E. Trask
Danielle Trombino
Donald and Pamela Troppoli
Ms. Linda L. Turner
Jena Christina Ulak
Dr. Andries Van Dam
Charles Van Vleet
Ms. Deborah A. Venditelli
Al & Gerrie Verrecchia
Kevin Vieira
Kimberly Wachter
Tammy King Walsh
Ms. Mallory M. Walsh
Ms. Elizabeth J. Walsh
Aislinn Walters
Dr. Larry O. Warner
Ted V. Weber
Mr. Frederick E. Webster, III
Mr.* & Mrs. Peter J. Westervelt
Lauren T. Whatmough
Mr. & Mrs. David Wilder
Ryan & Christina Wilkes
Laura & Steve Wilkinson
Robert and Bonnie Willgoos
Marie Williams
Kathryn S. Windsor, Esq.
Galen Winsor
Christine L. Witkos
Martha L. Wofford
Kathleen and Richard Wong
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Worrell
Scott & Lori Wragg
Bill & Nancy Wray
Harrison M. & Josephine S. Wright
Mary C. Wright
Karin Wulf
Art Yarumian
Dr. James Yashar
Charitable Family Fund
Samuel Zwetchkenbaum
36 donors wish to remain anonymous.
Tocqueville United Donors ($10,000+)
TOCQUEVILLE UNITED
Change Makers: Individuals who transform our community by uniting their voices and gifts of $10,000+ each year to the Community Impact Fund ORDRE D'INDEPENDENCE
($250,000 and above)
The Eugene P. Carreiro Revocable Family Trust
Tom & Cathy Lawson
LA SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE
($100,000 - $249,000)
Jim & Cory Galloway
Mary & Tom Gilbane
William & Dione Kenyon
Mr. & Mrs. Jack O'Donnell
Barbara & Ralph* Papitto
Malcolm Roberts
ORDRE DE FRATERNITÉ
($75,000 - $99,999)
William H. Claflin*
PalmFam Foundation
Shivan & Jyothi Subramaniam
ORDRE D'EGALITÉ
($50,000 - $74,999)
Bradford & Kimberly Dimeo
Carol A. Peterson
Sharpe Family Foundation
ORDRE DE LIBERTÉ
($25,000- $49,999)
Bret and Diane Ahnell
Carol G. Barton
Roberta Butler & Bott Ikeler
Colby & Elaine Cameron
Jonathan W. &
Cornelia K. Hall
Cathy & Tom Ryan
Thomas D.* &
Virginia H. Soutter
MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÉTÉ
($10,000 - $24,999)
Patty & Mel Alperin
Jack* & Zelma Carey
Elizabeth Chace
Barbara Chernow &
William Farber Dr. Thomas &
Maryann Correia
Heidi Kirk & David A. Duffy
Jonathan & Ruth Fain
Warren Galkin
Al & Sue Hulley
Dolph & Maureen Johnson
Jeff & Shirley Kolarik
Anthony J. Mangiarelli
Karin McCormick
Christopher &
Mary Elleen Patton
Yahaira Placencia
George J. Plesce
Betsey Purinton &
James English
Mary "Polly" B. Wall
Mr. & Mrs. William Zeitler
Two donors wish to remain anonymous.
*Deceased
Tocqueville United: Philanthropic leaders who give $10,000+ annually with at least $2,500 invested in United Way's Community Impact Fund
ORDRE DE FRATERNITÉ
($75,000 - $99,999)
Malcolm & Martha Makin
ORDRE D'EGALITÉ
($50,000 - $74,999)
John & Karen Galvin
Polly & Ned Handy
Larry & Mary Beth Keefe
Matthew A. Lopes, Jr.
ORDRE DE LIBERTÉ
($25,000- $49,999)
Laurie & Ruud Bosman
Bill & Judy Braden
Michael & Jamie Costello
Daniel and Eleanor Gilbane
Randall E. Hodge
Joseph H. Hogan
Jerrold L. &
Barbara S. Lavine
Dorothy McCulloch
Rebecca R. Preston
Tony & Virginia Thomas
MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÉTÉ
($10,000 - $24,999)
Matthew S. Blank
David and Francine Bonneberger
Nicholas Brown
James L. Carr, Jr. &
Mary Ann Wood
Richard & Louise Carriere
Joanne M. Daly & Guy Millick
Michael L. Dube
Nancy & Charlie Dunn
Alan G. Hassenfeld
Joseph W. Hogan
Kevin & Ann Ingram
Bernard A. Jackvony
David R. Katzen, MD & Barbara R. Binder
Larry & Mary Beth Keefe
Leslie M. Kenney
Srinivasan Krishnamurthy
Peter & Marnie Lacouture
Beverly E. Ledbetter, Esq.
Michele Lederberg
Michele & David Leone
Gary & Renee Love
Chantrey Marchand
Todd & Anita Mather
Bill & Joan Mekrut
Geoff & Sonia Millsom
Peter & Sandy Miniati
Jonathan & Wendy Mishara
Theresa Molloy
David & Cortney Nicolato
Rachel North
Bogdan & Rita Nowak
Sandra & Kenneth Pattie
David Portelli & Laura Laurence
Michael & Robin Prescott
Barbara Silvis
Cynthia Stewart Reed
The Swaminathans
John A. Tarantino
Frances & Peter Trafton
Three donors wish to remain anonymous.
Anchor Society Donors
ANCHOR SOCIETY
The Anchor Society recognizes United Way of Rhode Island's most loyal donors whose investment in our community's future makes significant and long-lasting change in people's lives. Through their planned gift, Anchor Society members make an impact that will be felt during their lifetimes and for many years to come.
The Eugene P. Carreiro Revocable Family Trust*
Victor R. Charles
William H. Claflin*
Karen A. Davie &
Garrison A. Hull
Sarah and Charley Denby
Christine Ann Farrands
Anonymous
John D. Flynn, Jr.
Ms. Patricia A. Gauvin
Mary & Tom Gilbane Jr.
Anonymous
Jonathan W. &
Cornelia K. Hall
Ashley M. Jankowski
Lauren Amy Johnson
Georgeanne Keith
Marie Langlois &
John Loerke
Catherine Lewis
Linda J. Marty
David & Cortney Nicolato
Anita Oliver*
Carol A. Peterson
Anonymous
Ms. Irene K. Plaga*
Dennis E. Stark
Susan & Alec Taylor
Thomas & Sharon Veronneau
Donald & Crystal Way
United Way Hosts 13th 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.
United Way Honors Local Champions at 98th Annual Celebration
It’s been a year of creating a stronger, more equitable Rhode Island, and as United Way used its 98th Annual Celebration to cast light on the change made possible when our community works together, the organization also honored local champions who have gone above and beyond in service.
United Way of Rhode Island Receives $20,000 from Point32Health Foundation to Support “United We Vote RI” Campaign
Providence, R.I. (October 15, 2024) – United Way of Rhode Island has received $20,000 from Point32Health Foundation to support its ongoing “United We Vote RI” campaign as the November election draws closer. The grant is part of a larger investment by the foundation to support advocacy work to promote policies that include the perspective of […]
United Way of Rhode Island Elects New Members to its Board of Directors
United Way of Rhode Island has installed a slate of five new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing a unique and powerful perspective to the organization and its mission to create opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. Read more.
Paola Fernandez Appointed Chair of United Way 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 senior vice president, community development officer for Centreville Bank and succeeds Dolph Johnson, retired executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Hasbro, Inc., who recently completed his three-year term as chair.
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.
United Way Hosting Equity Challenge
As part of United Way of Rhode Island’s ongoing commitment to and demonstration of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the organization is preparing to host its 2024 Equity Challenge. All Rhode Islanders, individuals, and families, as well as local businesses, organizations, and groups are invited to participate in the challenge, which is being offered at no […]
United Way Accepting Applications for Providence Equity Fund
In collaboration with the City of Providence and aligned with its mission to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders, United Way has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the Providence Equity Fund grant program. Available funding is to support strategies that promote racial and social equity, economic mobility, and educational opportunities for underserved populations in Providence.
United Way Selects Leaders for Executive Director Learning Circle
Laser-focused on its work to support the needs of the state’s nonprofit community… United Way of Rhode Island has kicked off its latest Executive Director Learning Circle. The organization has selected 11 local nonprofit leaders to participate in the yearlong program that focuses on strategic development and increasing their organizations’ capacity to deliver their social impact work.
401Gives Registration Is Open to All Rhode Island Nonprofits
401Gives is returning on Monday, April 1, and United Way of Rhode Island invites all local nonprofits to participate and raise funds to support their mission-driven work. This year’s 401Gives is the fifth anniversary of what is the Ocean State’s largest single fundraiser to benefit and uplift the nonprofit sector.
Rhode Islanders Can Find Help With Medicare Open Enrollment
United Way of Rhode Island is offering assistance to those age 65 and older and adults with disabilities who need help enrolling in or reviewing their Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans for 2024 coverage. The current open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7 and is the only time at which individuals can make changes.