United Way of Rhode Island

Search begins for director of new statewide nonprofit resource center

BY: - April 27, 2023

The United Way of Rhode Island is looking for a leader to launch to a new, first-of-its-kind statewide resource center supporting nonprofits across the state. The Nonprofit Resource Center will be incubated within the United Way as a 501(c)3 nonprofit before eventually spinning off and help small organizations, especially those focused on issues important to […]

Less than two hours to go for 401Gives

BY: - April 3, 2023

Donations to the 545 nonprofit organizations participating in the 2023 weekend edition of 401Gives totaled over $3.2 million as of 4 p.m. That’s more money raised for more nonprofits than ever before.  It was still short of the United Way of Rhode Island’s $4.01 million goal. But then, there were still two hours more to […]

401Gives launches weekend edition

BY: - March 31, 2023

Jennifer Remmes started celebrating Rhode Island’s annual day of giving on her last visit to the nail salon. Remmes, United Way of Rhode Island’s director of resource operations, chose a sparkly blue lacquer for her fingernails to get into the spirit of 401Gives, named after the state’s area code.  “It is definitely intentional, had to […]