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
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 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 Hosts 12th 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Celebration 2024
Save the date!
Thursday, October 10
6 - 8 p.m.
Waterfire Arts Center
475 Valley St., Providence