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FM announces largest single corporate donation in United Way of Rhode Island’s history

$5 million gift celebrates a century of service and supports the organization’s future impact JOHNSTON – Commercial property insurer FM has announced a $5 million gift from the FM Foundation to United Way of Rhode Island, the largest single corporate donation…

October 19, 2026

Zibelli: Smithfield coming together to meet rising need

SMITHFIELD – A Sept. 27 food drive at the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home on Church Street was inspirational, said Human Services Director Vin Zibelli, replenishing the town’s food bank to feed people in need. The drive held in the big rainstorm, organized…

October 16, 2026

Gomes: Wildflower Misfit Collective ensures that people aren’t battling alone

WOONSOCKET – The Wildflower Misfit Collective exists, says Renee Gomes, because she knows what it feels like to fall through every crack a system has. “I grew up in the state’s care, survived homelessness, addiction, and young motherhood, and learned…

October 14, 2026

United Way of RI to celebrate 100 years of community with full WaterFire lighting, all invited

Oct. 17 event will bring people together for an evening of music, storytelling, and engagement PROVIDENCE– For 100 years, Rhode Islanders have shown what’s possible when we come together, say representatives from United Way of Rhode Island, and this Saturday,…

October 12, 2026

Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien gears up for final Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive

PAWTUCKET – For the past 16 years, Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien has helped lead an annual Thanksgiving tradition that has brought holiday meals to thousands of Pawtucket families. This year, as Mayor Donald Grebien prepares to leave office in January,…

October 2, 2026

RIDOH launches new men’s mental health campaign

The Rhode Island Department of Health is launching a new statewide campaign targeting working-age men to address the stigma surrounding mental health. Man Therapy, a research-based, nationally acclaimed campaign, takes a creative approach to reshaping the conversation about men’s mental health in Rhode Island.…

September 30, 2026

Meet ALICE: United Way leads the charge to help hard-working but struggling segment of RI population

WARWICK – When it comes to affording to live in the Ocean State, it’s become more sink than swim for a disproportionate number of Rhode Islanders. Working hard to make ends meet, nearly half of the state is still in…

September 18, 2026

Smithfield council narrowly approves funds for medical organization

SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council voted Tuesday to approve “Town Aided Funds” to WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care and other organizations providing services to local residents, but not without some controversy and a few sarcastic comments. Republicans Rachel Toppi…

September 16, 2026

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FM announces largest single corporate donation in United Way of Rhode Island’s history

Zibelli: Smithfield coming together to meet rising need

Gomes: Wildflower Misfit Collective ensures that people aren’t battling alone

United Way of RI to celebrate 100 years of community with full WaterFire lighting, all invited

Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien gears up for final Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive

RIDOH launches new men’s mental health campaign

Meet ALICE: United Way leads the charge to help hard-working but struggling segment of RI population

Smithfield council narrowly approves funds for medical organization

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Smithfield set to crack down on operators of messy donation bins

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