United Way's Cortney Nicolato on 2020's inaugural day -- and the organization is hoping for an even bigger 2021. The past year has been devastating for so many Rhode Islanders, small businesses, and critical not-for-profits. The United Way of Rhode Island launched 401 Gives — a one-day effort on April 1 to raise critical funds to support non-profits in the state -- and Rhode Islanders. Rhode Island nonprofits need more help than ever during this unprecedented time. Those that they serve have needs greater than ever before. Please take a moment, if you can, and make a donation to the Rhode Island organization -- or organizations -- that you support the most.