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Tune in every Saturday at 1 p.m. for United in 401 with the United Way of Rhode Island on WPRO. Hosted by Cortney Nicolato, United in 401 shines a spotlight on the people, programs, and partnerships …Follow the podcast:
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Episode #25: Good Neighbor Energy Fund Air Date: October 31, 2026 Description For many Rhode Islanders, an unexpected financial hardship can make it difficult to keep up with essential utility costs. In this episode of UNITED in 401, Cortney Nicolato is joined by Courtney Smith, Senior Director…
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Episode #24: Making It Count – Your Vote, Your Voice, Our State Air Date: October 25, 2026 Description Every election offers an opportunity to shape the future of Rhode Island. In this episode of UNITED in 401, Kyle Bennett welcomes Ellijah McLean, Director of Government Relations & Policy at U…
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Episode #23: Waterfire Celebration Air Date: October 17, 2026 Description As United Way of Rhode Island celebrates 100 years of service, UNITED in 401 reflects on a century of neighbors helping neighbors. Cortney Nicolato is joined by Chachi Carvalho, Chief Equity Officer for the City of Pawtuc…
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Episode #22 State of RI Job Market Air Date: October 10, 2026 Description A strong workforce is essential to building strong families and a strong Rhode Island. In this episode of UNITED in 401, Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, is joined by Matthew Weldon, Direc…
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Episode #20: Refugees, Immigration & Building Belonging in Rhode Island Air Date: September 26, 2026 Description Rhode Island has long been shaped by the contributions of immigrants and refugees seeking safety, opportunity, and a place to call home. In this episode of UNITED in 401, guest host Kyl…
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Episode #21: The Data Landscape in Rhode Island Air Date: October 3, 2026 What do the numbers tell us about life in Rhode Island today? In this episode of UNITED in 401, Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, is joined by Brenda Clement, Executive Director of HousingWo…
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Episode #19: Understanding ALICE Data Air Date: September 19, 2026 What does it mean to be ALICE, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, in Rhode Island today? Brooke Havens, Senior Director of Strategy & Analytics at United Way of Rhode Island, joins Dr. Ashley Anglin, Director of Research …
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Episode #19: Understanding ALICE Data Air Date: September 19, 2026 Description What does it mean to be ALICE, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, in Rhode Island today? Brooke Havens, Senior Director of Strategy & Analytics at United Way of Rhode Island, joins Dr. Ashley Anglin, Director …
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Episode #18: Universal Access Design & Complete Streets How can we create communities that work for everyone? In this episode of UNITED in 401, Tina Guenette, CEO of RAMP (Real Access Motivates Progress), and Francisco Lovera, Deputy Director of Highway Design at MassDOT, Chair of the Barrington B…
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Episode #17: Labor Day & The Labor Movement In recognition of Labor Day, UNITED in 401 explores the labor movement's role in supporting workers, families, and communities. Patrick Crowley, President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, Erica Hammond, Legislative Director at the Rhode Island AFL-CIO , and …
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