Episode #23: Waterfire Celebration 

Air Date: October 17, 2026

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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 Pawtucket and United Way board member, and Kevin Matta, Senior Director of People & Culture at United Way of Rhode Island, to discuss the power of community partnerships, collective action, and service. Together, they explore the significance of the Centennial WaterFire celebration, recognize the people and organizations that have shaped United Way's legacy, and look ahead to the next century of strengthening Rhode Island communities.

Episode #23: Waterfire Celebration&nbsp;
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 Pawtucket and United Way board member, and Kevin Matta, Senior Director of People &amp; Culture at United Way of Rhode Island, to discuss the power of community partnerships, collective action, and service. Together, they explore the significance of the Centennial WaterFire celebration, recognize the people and organizations that have shaped United Way's legacy, and look ahead to the next century of strengthening Rhode Island communities.

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 making a difference across Rhode Island. From education and financial stability to housing, health, and basic needs, each episode shares inspiring stories of impact and the work happening every day to build a stronger Ocean State.

Discover how communities are coming together, hear from local leaders and changemakers, and learn how you can be part of creating lasting change.

United in 401 — stories that connect us all. Saturdays at 1pm on WPRO.

Tune in every Saturday at 1 p.m. for&nbsp;United in 401&nbsp;with the&nbsp;United Way of Rhode Island&nbsp;on&nbsp;WPRO.
Hosted by&nbsp;Cortney Nicolato,&nbsp;United in 401&nbsp;shines a spotlight on the people, programs, and partnerships making a difference across Rhode Island. From education and financial stability to housing, health, and basic needs, each episode shares inspiring stories of impact and the work happening every day to build a stronger Ocean State.
Discover how communities are coming together, hear from local leaders and changemakers, and learn how you can be part of creating lasting change.
United in 401 &mdash; stories that connect us all. Saturdays at 1pm on WPRO.

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