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Organizational Partners
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
We are proud to partner with Organizations, Foundations, and Trusts across our State in support of our mission for a more just and equitable state for all. Most complement their giving with a workplace giving program and work with our volunteer engagement team to engage employees in meaningful team-building activities. Others work with us to craft comprehensive corporate social responsibility programs.
Community Leaders
$500,000 or more
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
City of Providence
FM
RI Department of Human Services
RI Office of Healthy Aging
RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
Community Philanthropists
$200,000 - $499,999
Bank of America
Brown University
Gilbane Inc.
Pappito Opportunity Connection
Rhode Island Energy
Teknor Apex Company
The Washington Trust Company
Community Benefactors
$100,000 - $199,000
Barr Foundation
Centreville Bank
Delta Dental of Rhode Island
General Dynamics Electric Boat
State of Rhode Island
Walter L. & Edna N. Davol Fund
Community Partners
$50,000 - $99,000
AAA Northeast
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
Amica Mutual Insurance Company
Bank Rhode Island
BankNewport
Citizens Bank
CVS Health
Dimeo Construction Company *
Hasbro Foundation
Hodges Badge Company, Inc.
Jesse Metcalf Trust
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC
Seimer Family Foundation
Virginia T. Maderia Fund
Webster Bank
Community Supporters
$1,000 - $49,000
AIPSO
American Mathematical Society
Aon Risk Services Northeast, Inc.
Arc of Blackstone Valley
Arthur & Martha Milot Fund
Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co.
AstroNova, Inc.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Avient
Baker Family Fund
Bally's Tiverton Casino & Hotel
Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort
Barton Gilman LLP
BayCoast Bank
Beacon Mutual Insurance Company
Blackall Fund
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Boss Family Fund for Learning Opportunities
Bristol County Savings Bank
Bristol Warren Regional School District
Brown Physicians, Inc
Burns & Levinson LLP
Cameron & Mittleman
Cap Ex Advisory Group
Catepillar, Inc.
Cavanagh Company
CBIZ & MHM
Children's Friend and Service
Coastal1 Credit Union
Cranston Teacher's Alliance
Cumberland Farms
Customers Bank
David McCahan, Jr & Nancy NcCahan Fund
DeMoulas Super Market
Duffy & Sweeney, LTD
Edna N. Davol Fund
EMC Insurance Companies
Emily Nicholson Designated Fund
Emma and Ely Oppenheimer Fund
Emma L. Myrick Memorial Fund
Endurance Wealth Management
Enterprise Holdings
Ernst & Young
Eversource
FedEx
Ferland Corporation
Figments
Fogarty Center
Foster Forward
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Genevieve C. Weeks Fund
George & Evelyn Ingleby Fund
George & Naomi Sawyer
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
HarborOne Bank
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Henry P. & Priscilla B. Eldredge Fund
Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP
Hindley Manufacturing Company
IHeart Radio
International Manufacturing Services,
International Packaging Corp.
Intracorp/CIGNA
ITW Companies
Janci Foundation
John and Mary Wall Fund for United Way
John R. Hess Company, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson Controls
Johnston Public Schools
Julius and Jesse Richmond Fund for the United Way
Julius and Jesse Richmond Palmer Fund
Kahn Litwin Renza & Company, Ltd.
Katherine F. Hubbard & Josephine H. Williams Fund
Kenney Manufacturing Company
Key Container Corporation
Kimberly Clark
L3Harris
Laborers' International Union of North
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Lifespan Corporate Services
Locke Lord, LLP
Manulife
Mary Yonker Trust
McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.
McLaughlin Research Corporation
Meehan Foundation
Meeting Street
Merrill Lynch
Molina HealthCare
Morgan Stanley
Murray Family Charitable Foundation
Naomi and Viola Osterman Fund
Narragansett Bay Commission
National Grid
Nationwide Insurance
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Newport Restaurant Group
ParsonsKellogg, LLC
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Paychex
Pearle W. & Martin M. Silverstein Foundation
Peggy and Henry Sharpe Fund for United Way
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Providence School Department
Raytheon Company
Rhode Island AFL-CIO
Rhode Island Credit Union
Rhode Island Monthly
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence
RI Federation of Teachers and Health
RI Image Joseph Morel Photography
Rite-Solutions, Inc.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Peirce
Robinson & Cole LLP
Rockland Trust
Roger Williams University
Rupert C. Thompson Jr. Fund
Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., L.L.P.
Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP
Schneider Electric
SouthCoast Wind
Stanley Tree Service Inc.
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
State of Rhode Island Retirees
Target Stores
Textron Inc.
The Damon Company
The Hanover Insurance Group
The Ruth & Samuel Markoff Foundation
Thrive Behavioral Health
Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
Town of Bristol
Tuition Management Systems/Nelnet
UnitedHealthcare
Verizon
Victor & Gussie Baxt Fund
Warwick Teachers Union
Wells Fargo Advisors
Westerly Community Credit Union
Women's Fund of Rhode Island
Wood River Health Services, Inc.
Wright-Pierce
Zachry Group
Adios, X/Twitter
Dear United Way of Rhode Island Community,
We wanted to share an important update about our social media strategy. After careful consideration, United Way of Rhode Island has made the decision to take an indefinite break from Twitter/X. While we recognize the role that digital platforms play in amplifying our work and connecting with our community, this decision aligns with our commitment to building a stronger and more equitable Rhode Island for all. (more…)
No matter who wins the presidential election, we must tackle the issues in Rhode Island ourselves
The Boston Globe RI
Addressing housing, education, and workforce problems will require a renewed commitment to collective work, community engagement, and social justice, according to United Way of Rhode Island.
United Way of Rhode Island impulsa la equidad y el compromiso cívico
WPRI 12 Informa
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
GoLocalProv
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
PBN
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.
Americans turn to 211 helpline amid mounting economic hardships
CBS News
The Wall Street Journal reports Americans are turning to social services helpline 211 in economic emergencies. Rachel Wolfe, consumer trends reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Internet After the End of the COVID-era Affordable Connectivity Program
The Public's Radio
Courtney Smith, Director of Innovation and Community Outreach at the United Way of Rhode Island joins The Public's Radio to discuss tips on accessing affordable and reliable internet after the end of the COVID-era Affordable Connectivity program.
Free meals available for RI kids this summer
WPRI
State officials announced Tuesday that the Summer Food Service Program will resume in early July. Free meals will be served in communities statewide to Rhode Island students 18 and younger, with no registration required.
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.