Our grantees
2023 Community impact and equity partners
Our 2023 Community Impact Fund Grantees
United Way of Rhode Island is putting $3.2 million in grants to work in the community to create transformational change in the Ocean State. The funding, the first in a three-year grant cycle, was awarded to 43 organizations in support of programs targeting the root causes of the racial inequities that have held back Rhode Island’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities for generations.
Invested in our strategic plan
LIFT UNITED
Achieve United
Invest United
Advocate united
2023 Community Impact and Equity Partners
Thanks to our donors and partners, United Way of Rhode Island is supporting organizations that are on the front lines of building racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. Grantees are organized by area of impact.
Lift United
• Beautiful Day
• Community Care Alliance
• East Bay Community Action Program
• Federal Hill House
• Foster Forward
• Fuerza Laboral
• Genesis Center
• Higher Ground International
• Hope & Main
• House of Hope
• Housing Network of Rhode Island
• HousingWorks RI
• Man Up
• One Neighborhood Builders
• Open Doors
• Progreso Latino
• Reentry Campus
• Refugee Dream Center
• Sojourner House
• Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum
• The Milagros Project
Achieve United
• Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education (ARISE)
• Camp RYSE
• Cape Verdean American Community Development
• College Visions
• Community Libraries of Providence
• Diversity Talks
• DownCity Design
• Girl Scouts of Southern New England
• Inspiring Minds*
• Mt. Hope Learning Center*
• MUSE Foundation
• New Urban Arts
• Rhode Island for Community and Justice
• RiverzEdge
• Youth In Action
* Funded by United Way of Rhode Island's Women United Fund
Advocate United
• Center for Health and Justice Transformation
• COYOTE RI
• DARE
• Economic Progress Institute
• Latino Policy Institute
• Providence Student Union
• Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
• Young Voices
• Rhode Island Kids Count
United Way to Release RFP Friday for “United Is The Way” Safety Net Grants for Nonprofits Providing Critical Services to Rhode Islanders
With a priority to expand support for nonprofits and families amid growing federal uncertainty, United Way of Rhode Island is set to release a request for proposals (RFP) on Friday for new safety net grants through its “United Is The Way” initiative. (more…)
United Way: 211, Point programs save R.I. $1.2M in reduced nonemergency 911 calls
United Way of Rhode Island Inc.’s 211 and Point programs significantly reduced the state’s financial burden on nonemergency calls to 911 and to other state agencies in 2024, the organization said on Feb. 11 at the Statehouse. (more…)
United Way is Increasing Support of Nonprofits and Families Amid Federal Uncertainty, New Safety Net Grants Will be Made Available
“United Is The Way” will focus on expanding the services and supports available to local organizations and Rhode Islanders, and a special round of funding for nonprofit. (more…)
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 […]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Equity Challenge 2025
During a time of uncertainty and division, United Way of Rhode Island aims to help bring together individuals and organizations towards a greater understanding around the practices underlying humanity, respect, and inclusion. The Equity Challenge is in its fifth year and iteration and is centered on the concept of “U.N.I.T.E.” (Universal, Neighborly, Intentional, Transformative, and Equity).
Equity Challenge 2025 will explore the following topics.
Monday, June 16: Universal
Tuesday, June 17: Neighborly
Wednesday, June 18: Intentional
Thursday, June 19: Transformation
Friday, June 20: Equity
United Way of Rhode Island Hosts 13th Children’s Book Drive in April and May
United Way of Rhode Island's Children's Book Drive is returning for its thirteenth year. In April and May, United Way is once again partnering with Books Are Wings to help Rhode Island children build their own libraries at home.
Rhode Islanders are invited to buy and ship books, drop off new and gently used books at a community collection site, or host a drive with their family, friends, or coworkers.
For more information, view our Children's Book Drive 2025 Frequently Asked Questions