Tag: United Way of Rhode Island
RIF launches initiative to address homelessness, housing shortage
PROVIDENCE – In an effort to address the housing shortage and homelessness in the Ocean State, the Rhode Island Foundation late Friday launched an...
United Way receives $760K federal grant to support 211 program
PROVIDENCE – The United Way of Rhode Island’s 211 program is getting a significant financial boost from the federal government.
The prominent nonprofit announced Monday...
HELPERS HURTING: Nonprofits overwhelmed by needs and no end in sight
In nearly 15 years of working at poverty relief nonprofit Amos House, Jessica Salter has seen the toll that food and housing insecurity has...
Nonprofit sector overlooked key to a healthy economy
Selfless nonprofits are often the difference between needy Rhode Islanders going without during the holidays and managing to provide enough food and a few...
United Way of R.I.’s 211 program gets $1.5M toward expansion
PROVIDENCE – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has committed $1.5 million in funding to help the United Way of Rhode Island...
ISO: Mild temps, advanced planning should prevent winter electricity blackouts
PROVIDENCE – Mild temperatures and proactive planning should ensure there’s enough power to meet regional electricity needs this winter, according to ISO New England...
Does Rhode Island deserve its reputation for being among the nation’s...
Rhode Island again ranked near the bottom of WalletHub's annual list of the most charitable states, coming in at No. 45 in the ranking...
ONE Neighborhood Builders unveils data on digital equity model
PROVIDENCE – An equity-focused WiFi service overseen by ONE Neighborhood Builders has seen a significant growth in usage since its launch in 2020, the...
Survey: Local nonprofits struggling with financial, staffing woes
PROVIDENCE – A survey conducted by the United Way of Rhode Island and the Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island paints a bleak picture for...
Mental health providers are overwhelmed in R.I.
As COVID-19 began to creep into Rhode Island in early 2020, Michelle Crossley saw a steady increase in emails from people wondering whether they...
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