PROVIDENCE – The United Way of Rhode Island has announced it will award nearly $1.7 million in grants to nine agencies over the next three years aimed at helping low- and moderate-income residents achieve financial stability and independence.
“The generosity of our donors, especially Domestic Bank, makes these grants possible, and we are grateful to the volunteers who participated in the decision-making process that determined the overwhelming need for comprehensive financial programs,” said Anthony Maione, president and CEO of the United Way.
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“The grant money is going to agencies that will help Rhode Islanders make responsible fiscal decisions, plan for a financial future and maintain savings,” he added.
The agencies will receive the funds in three allotments in January of each of the next three years. The agencies and their service areas are:
- Comprehensive Community Action Program, statewide, $65,000
- Connecting for Children and Families, Woonsocket, $55,000
- Education in Action, Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston and Central Falls, $20,000
- Family Resources Community Action, Woonsocket, $86,000
- John Hope Settlement House Collaborative, Providence, $120,000
- Rhode Island Family Life Center, statewide, $40,000
- Rhode Island Foster Parents Association, statewide, $71,000
- Rhode Island Jumpstart Coalition, statewide, $35,000
- Tri-Town Community Action, Washington County and northwestern Rhode Island, $70,000
The organization said 33 agencies applied for a total of $2.9 million in grants. The United Way’s volunteer review committee made the funding decisions after “extensive deliberations,” the agency said. The awards amount to $562,000 annually, for a three-year total of $1.69 million.
“These nine agencies have strong programs that help middle- and lower-income individuals and families achieve financial independence,” said Allan Stein, executive vice president of community investment and public policy for the United Way. “These programs empower participants by giving them the tools and skills necessary to maximize their income, build savings and gain assets.”
Additional information is available at uwri.org.
