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United in 401
Playlist by WPRO SaturdayTune 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 #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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Episode #16: The Philanthropic Fabric of Rhode Island From individual donors to community foundations, philanthropy plays a vital role in strengthening Rhode Island. Courtney Bournes, Executive Director of Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island and Paola Fonseca-Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Com…
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Episode #15: Back to School Air Date: August 22, 2026 Description As families across Rhode Island prepare for a new school year, UNITED in 401 welcomes Dr. Javier Montañez, Superintendent of the Providence Public School District; Dr. Carla Martin, Physician Consultant with the Rhode Island Departm…
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Episode #13: United We VOTE Air Date: August 8, 2026 Description Civic engagement strengthens communities and ensures every voice has the opportunity to be heard. In this episode of UNITED in 401, guest host Kevin Matta, Senior Director of People & Culture and Chief Equity Officer for United Way o…
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Episode #11: FIFA: Summer of Soccer Air Date: July 25, 2026 Description As excitement around the world's most popular sport continues to grow, UNITED in 401 explores how soccer brings people together across cultures, generations, and communities. Kim Crabbe, Youth Soccer Coach and Mentor and forme…
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Episode #12: Healthcare Social Needs Air Date: August 1, 2026 Description Health is about more than access to medical care. In this episode of UNITED in 401, guest host Kevin Matta, Senior Director of People & Culture and Chief Equity Officer for United Way of RI, Dean Patrick Vivier, College of H…
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UNITED in 401 — Food Insecurity in Rhode Island
One in four Rhode Island households is ALICE — working hard, but still forced to choose between rent, medication, and groceries. On this episode of UNITED in 401, host Cortney Nicolato talks with Director Brito (RI Office of Human Services) and Melissa Cherney (RI Community Food Bank) about food in…
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