More Than $2.4M Awarded to RI Nonprofits Through United Way & RI Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund
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More Than $2.4M Awarded to RI Nonprofits Through United Way & RI Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund
The Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center in Pawtucket, Clinica Esperanza in Providence, the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County in South Kingstown, the East Bay Community Action Program in East Providence, Newport Mental Health and the Northern RI Food Pantry in Cumberland are among the organizations receiving funding from the COVID-19 Response Fund
(The full list of awardees and a brief description of what each grant will support can be found here.)
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe fund has now awarded $3.6 million in grants, including the first round of grants made March 27.
Supporting the Community
“As our state prepares for a coming surge in this crisis, these grants have the potential to save lives,” said United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato. “I am grateful for every donor for their support, and equally thankful for the resilient nonprofit employees who step up every single day to take care of our families and neighbors.”
The grants ranged from $10,000 to $75,000. Many will help local nonprofits provide food, housing and health care to Rhode Islanders affected by the crisis. Additionally, funding was awarded for medical supplies as care providers face unprecedented challenges to maintain operations and deliver services to those most in need.
“There isn’t anyone in our community who hasn’t been touched by this crisis, and nonprofits are the boots on the ground for all of us. Seeing donors and service providers rise to this unprecedented and growing challenge is inspiring,” said Neil D. Steinberg, president and CEO of the Foundation.
About the Fund
The fund will continue to award grants on a rolling basis. Nonprofit organizations may apply at rifoundation.org/covid19grants.
The Foundation and United Way established the COVID-19 Response Fund on March 17 and have combined to raise $5.8 million in contributions.
Gifts to the fund, in any amount, can be made with the Foundation at rifoundation.org/covid19response or to United Way at uwri.org. Donations will be accepted as long as the increasing need continues.