Around the State

Free tax prep service returns $21 million to Rhode Islanders

United Way-led Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program filed more than 20,000 federal and state returns at no cost this tax season PROVIDENCE – Thousands of working Rhode Islanders turned to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this tax season,…

May 27, 2026

Join United Way of RI for 14th Day of Action Children’s Book Drive

PROVIDENCE – All are invited to United Way of Rhode Island’s 14th annual Day of Action Children’s Book Drive on Saturday, June 6, in partnership with Books Are Wings. Help sort and label donated children’s books at the WaterFire Arts…

May 24, 2026

United Way honors local philanthropists

PROVIDENCE – In recognition of “their extraordinary philanthropy and dedication to helping their fellow Rhode Islanders,” the United Way of Rhode Island presented Betsey Purinton and James English with the Tocqueville United Award. A special donor celebration event was held…

May 19, 2026

Wendy’s raises funds for Adoption Rhode Island with a sweet fundraiser

Through June 28, while supplies last, customers at participating Wendy’s restaurants in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island can receive six free Jr. Frosty coupons for just $1 while supporting Adoption Rhode Island. Coupons are valid through Aug. 31 at participating…

May 10, 2026

Teens explore careers in the trades, get sneak peek at $15 million transformation of Wanskuck Clubhouse

PROVIDENCE – As phase one of a more than $15 million effort to transform the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence’s Wanskuck Clubhouse moves forward, a group of teens were given an early look at the space and explored careers in…

May 8, 2026