There’s still time for organizations to register and be a part of the state’s largest philanthropic effort in support of local nonprofits

401Gives, Rhode Island’s single largest philanthropic effort to lift up and support the vital work of local nonprofits, is just around the corner on Tuesday, April 1. Hundreds of nonprofits across the Ocean State will participate, including more than 20 from Cranston and Warwick that will be raising funds.

There is still time for organizations to sign up and be a part of the day. Nonprofits can register through March 21 by visiting 401Gives.org.

Last year’s 401Gives raised a record $3.86 million for 597 organizations, inspiring nearly 25,000 gifts. In 2025, and as federal funding uncertainties jeopardize critical programs and services that tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders of all ages depend on, 401Gives is more important than ever.

“There is nothing more powerful than Rhode Islanders helping Rhode Islanders, and right now, the nonprofits who are always there for us, need us to be there for them,” said Cortney Nicolato, United Way’s president and CEO. “Cuts to funding leave seniors without specialized care and meals, children without access to Head Start, people without shelter, and unanswered calls to domestic violence hotlines, among many other services. This would be devastating to our communities.”

A sampling of the Cranston- and Warwick-based organizations gearing up for 401Gives includes:  Project Undercover,  RI Civic Chorale & Orchestra, · Hope Alzheimer’s Center,  Cozy Rhody Litter Clean-Up,  Rhode Island Parrot Rescue,  Children’s Wishes,  Saint Elizabeth Home,  Rhode Island Feline Rescue,  Warwick Center for the Arts,  Nora’s Heaven,  West Bay Chorale,  Rhode Island Pet Network,  Justice Assistance, Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter,  Junior Achievement of Rhode Island and  Rhode Island Children’s Dyslexia Center

A unified day of giving that makes it easy both for nonprofits to participate and for individuals to make donations to them, 401Gives utilizes an online fundraising platform and harnesses the power of social media and peer-to-peer outreach.

To learn more about 401Gives or if there are questions, contact Caitlynn Douglas at (401) 444-0720, or email 401Gives@unitedwayri.org.