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Mission Statement
Our mission is to unite our community and resources to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders . We facilitate Rhode Islanders supporting other Rhode Islanders by mobilizing corporations , government , policymakers , social service agencies , donors and volunteers .
Wish List
Give to the United Way of Rhode Island
Start a fundraising campaign at your workplace or organization
Join Women United
Join Emerging Leaders
Help others through our Volunteer Center
UPCOMING EVENTS
211 Day Feb . 11
401 Gives April 1
We host a variety of events throughout the year . View upcoming events at unitedwayri . org / get-involved / join-an-event /
Background For over ninety-eight years , we have moved people from crisis to stability while strengthening the systems that provide support to Rhode Islanders . Through research , advocacy , community investment and grantmaking , we are creating a state where everyone can live , learn and thrive . We make it easy for individuals to contribute meaningfully through workplace campaigns and payroll deduction , and we support volunteer projects across the entire state .
BRAG LINES In 2023 , we connected over 190,000 Rhode Islanders to critical resources like food , housing , health care and job training . In the past four years , we invested more than $ 90.7 million through our Community Impact Fund , 401 Gives , Summer Learning Initiative and our grantmaking endeavors . The VITA free tax preparation program helped put $ 21 million back into the pockets of Rhode Island taxpayers through the Earned Income Tax Credit . We also advocated for historic housing policy improvements .
Pay it Forward When you give to the United Way of Rhode Island , you are helping to provide safe , affordable housing to more Rhode Islanders ; helping adults upgrade their skills to reenter the workforce ; engaging more children in after-school and summer learning programs ; supporting refugees who are starting new lives in Rhode Island , and much more .
UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND
50 Valley St .
Providence , RI 02909 401-444-0600 unitedwayri . org info @ unitedwayri . org
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