United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) has roots dating back 90 years, and has become well known for its mission to change lives and strengthen local communities. The organization offers critical assistance and advocacy, supports education and job training, and provides numerous ways for donors and volunteers to give back. UWRI is focused on generating measurable results to inspire communities and stay relevant to donors.

Traditionally, UWRI has reached out to donors through workplace giving, but in recent years the organization has sought to bolster direct relationships with those who want to make a difference, whether through time, talent, or money. The UWRI website is an important avenue for facilitating those relationships, and making the organization more accessible as a whole.

Ariadne Labs develops simple, scalable ways to make healthcare better. Their core program, Safe Surgery, has resulted in reduced complications and deaths from surgeries in over 4,000 hospitals worldwide. The tool? A simple checklist for surgical teams. Since their success with Safe Surgery, the organization has expanded its focus to include two more critical life moments: childbirth and lifethreatening illness. While their presence is felt globally, Ariadne is right in our backyard in Boston and is supported by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.