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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’s Equity Challenge to honor Juneteenth
Studio10
Studio10's Ben DeCastro is learning more about... United Way of Rhode Island's Equity Challenge. The event is meant to help people and businesses become more knowledgeable about topics surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and more.
United Way of RI launches Alliance for Nonprofit Impact
Rhode Island Current
The Alliance for Nonprofit Impact, launched by United Way of Rhode Island, aims to strengthen the capacity of the state’s nonprofit organizations.
National 211 Day – United Way 211 in Rhode Island
RINewsToday
United Way of Rhode Island took a record number of calls – 263,347 – in 2021. Requests for help with housing, food, and health information top the needs among Rhode Islanders.
2024 Common Good Awards
Rhode Island Monthly
The Common Good Awards recognize Rhode Island businesses that inspire philanthropy in their employees and encourage community engagement.
United Way of Rhode Island Issues RFP for $1.5M Equity Fund Grant Program
Providence Business News
United Way of Rhode Island has issued a request for proposals to local nonprofits for its $1.5 million Providence Equity Fund grant program.
City Proposes Increased Partnership with United Way of Rhode Island, Advancing COVID-19 Equities Program
City of Providence
The city will request the Board of Contract and Supply to approve entering into contract with United Way of Rhode Island to expand the scope of work outlined in the COVID-19 Equities Program.
Exceeding Goal, 401Gives Raises $1.2 Million for R.I. Nonprofits in Single Day
“In a sign of unity that will impact the lives of tens of thousands of their neighbors, Rhode Islanders came together to raise a total of $1,252,786 during the first-ever 401Gives campaign powered by United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI).”
COVID-19 Response Fund awards $1.2 million in first round of grants to local nonprofits
“Less than two weeks after the Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island jointly established the COVID-19 Response Fund, the organizations today announced a first round of crisis response grants to local nonprofit organizations.”
Calls to 2-1-1 for Help with Housing, Food, and Health Information Rose in 2019
“New data released today by United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) shows requests to its 2-1-1 call center for help with primary basic needs increased in 2019 compared to the previous year.”
United Way, Social Enterprise Greenhouse Select 10 Fellows for Nonprofit Innovation Lab
“Leaders from ten Rhode Island-based nonprofits have been selected as Fellows for a unique social innovation program created by United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) and Social Enterprise Greenhouse.”
Through Free Tax Preparation Service, United Way Helps Return More than $27 Million to the Pockets of Working Rhode Islanders
“Through Free Tax Preparation Service, United Way Helps Return More than $27 Million to the Pockets of Working Rhode Islanders”
United Way of Rhode Island Appoints Community Leaders to Board of Directors
“Six community leaders have been appointed to the United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) Board of Directors for three-year terms. New to the UWRI Board of Director are Marcela Betancur, Brian Carroll, Jayne Donegan, Wendy Kagan, Joe Pierik, and Terence Sobolewski.”
Release of State’s 2019 Out-of-School Time Learning Report Reveals Programs’ Success Improving Student Performance, Graduation Rates; More is Needed
“For the 34,704 Rhode Island students engaged in afterschool learning, there are another 37,471 who would participate in a program if one were available to them – programs proven to positively impact student performance in the classroom and beyond.”
United We Win: Community Leaders Honored at United Way’s 93rd Annual Celebration
“Highlighting a year that featured more than $12 million invested in local initiatives that strengthen lives, United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) President and CEO Cortney Nicolato spread a message of unity while offering a glimpse of new programs on the horizon during the organization’s 93rd Annual Celebration on October 10.”
United Way Awards $150,000 to Olneyville Programs that Support Kids, Families
“Continuing its commitment to the community it calls home, United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) has awarded $150,000 12 organizations that support children and families in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood.”
United Way and Hasbro, Inc. Invest $459,600 in Summer Learning, Highlight Need to Expand Programs that Help Close Achievement Gap
“United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) and Hasbro, Inc. have invested $459,600 in 13 programs serving more than 1,000 children this summer.”
United Way of Rhode Island Bestows Highest Honor on Margaret and Thomas Lamb with Tocqueville Society Award
“United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) has presented long-time philanthropists and volunteers Margaret and Thomas Lamb with its prestigious Tocqueville Society Award.”
11 Local Leaders Selected for United Way’s Executive Director Learning Circle
“The latest United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) Executive Director Learning Circle is underway with the organization having selected eleven local leaders for the innovative educational program.”