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United Way of Rhode Island Uniting our community and resources to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.

10/17/2026

Today’s the day, Rhode Island. 💙

Tonight, we’re celebrating 100 years of United Way of Rhode Island at WaterFire, right in the heart of Providence.

For Ellijah and all of us at United Way, being in community means being where the people are. It means celebrating together, connecting Rhode Islanders with the support they need, and giving more people the chance to experience what United Way has to offer.

If you’re downtown today, come find us and be part of our Centennial journey. 🔥

đź“Ť WaterFire, Providence
đź”— https://tinyurl.com/UWRI-Waterfire

10/16/2026

Tomorrow is looking good for our Celebration of the Century! 🌤️

We’re looking at a dry afternoon as we celebrate 100 years together at WaterFire Providence.

Things kick off with pre-show performances at 4 PM, followed by our nonprofit partner village, family activities, strolling performers, and food vendors at 5 PM.

Bundle up, Rhode Island. We’ve got a century to celebrate! 🎉

Congratulations to Scott Duhamel, this year’s Dante F. Mollo Award honoree!Last night at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, we cel...
10/16/2026

Congratulations to Scott Duhamel, this year’s Dante F. Mollo Award honoree!

Last night at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, we celebrated Scott and a career spent fighting for working people and opening doors into the trades for Rhode Islanders. Our CEO Cortney Nicolato said it best from the stage: his leadership embodies the spirit of this award.

Proceeds from the night support the George Nee Labor Solidarity Fund, which stands with union families through unexpected hardship. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer him on! 🎉

Tomorrow is the Celebration of the Century, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at WaterFire in downtown Providence!...
10/16/2026

Tomorrow is the Celebration of the Century, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at WaterFire in downtown Providence!🔥

The weather’s looking beautiful, so plan to arrive early to grab a great spot before the magic begins!

For 100 years, Rhode Islanders have shown up for one another. Tomorrow night we’re bringing the whole state together on the river to celebrate that, and to kick off the next 100 years.

Swipe for the full schedule and venue map to plan your night. Bring the whole family and get ready for a night to remember. đź’™

10/15/2026

This Saturday on UNITED in 401, our CEO, Cortney Nicolato, is looking back on 100 years of neighbors helping neighbors in Rhode Island.

She’s joined by Chachi Carvalho, chief equity officer for the City of Pawtucket and a member of our board, and our Senior Director of People and Culture, Kevin Matta. They talk about what community partnerships and collective action have made possible across the state, and the people and organizations who helped shape the last century of this work.

They also get into what the Centennial WaterFire celebration means to all of us and where the next 100 years of strengthening Rhode Island communities can go from here.

Tune in on WPRO, Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 PM. 🎧

10/15/2026

Two days to go. đź’™

On October 17, we’re coming together at WaterFire to celebrate 100 years of United Way of Rhode Island.

For Emily Gates, what makes this night so special is the chance to bring Rhode Islanders from all 39 cities and towns together in Providence to celebrate how far we’ve come and look ahead to the next 100 years.

One state, one community, one very special night. 🔥

Join us on October 17 at WaterFire, Providence!

10/14/2026

Our CEO Cortney Nicolato stopped by Studio 10 WJAR on Monday for a conversation with Krystin Rae TV.

October is a full month for us as we mark our 100th year, and time on air like this helps more Rhode Islanders hear about the work happening in their own communities. Thank you, Krystin and the Studio 10 team, for having us.

Watch the segment here: https://turnto10.com/studio10

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10/14/2026

For 100 years, Rhode Islanders have rallied so every neighbor can thrive. Now we’re kicking off the next 100, and we want you on the team.

A gift of $100, one dollar for every year of our history, makes you part of what comes next. Together, we’re carrying this work into a second century across Rhode Island.

This Saturday at WaterFire, we light up the next 100. Give here: https://tinyurl.com/100for100Years 🔥

10/13/2026

Some partnerships last a year. Some become part of your history.

As Sylvia Mburu shares, some of United Way of Rhode Island’s partnerships go back more than 80 years. Those relationships are an important part of the story we’re celebrating as we mark our Centennial.

On October 17, we get to celebrate those partnerships, our community, and everything we’ve built together. 💙

đź“… Register to join us on October 17
đź“Ť WaterFire, Providence
đź”— https://tinyurl.com/UWRI-Waterfire

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