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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 10TH, 2026, AS "211 DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE

ISLAND AND HONORING UNITED WAY 211 FOR ITS SERVICE TO RHODE

ISLANDERS

     

     Introduced By: Senators Britto, DiMario, Famiglietti, Acosta, Ujifusa, Appollonio,
Raptakis, Tikoian, Urso, and Thompson

     Date Introduced: February 10, 2026

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, United Way 211 is a free and confidential service available 24 hours a day,

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365 days a year, connecting Rhode Islanders to essential health and human services, including

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housing assistance, food access, mental health resources, and disaster response; and

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     WHEREAS, Since 2007, United Way of Rhode Island has operated and maintained 211,

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providing vital support to individuals and families in need, ensuring access to services in nearly

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200 languages and dialects; and

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     WHEREAS, United Way 211 has served as a critical communication and response

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system during public emergencies, natural disasters, and public health crises, ensuring Rhode

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Islanders receive timely and accurate information; and

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     WHEREAS, United Way of Rhode Island has handled nearly 100,000 needs in the State

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in 2025, including referrals handled through 211 and the Aging Disability Resource Center; and

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     WHEREAS, The data and insights collected through 211 services help inform policy

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decisions and resource allocation, allowing state and local leaders to better serve their

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communities; and

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     WHEREAS, Recognizing February 10th as "211 Day" honors the vital contributions of

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United Way 211 and the many community organizations that collaborate to improve the well-

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being of Rhode Islanders; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims February

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10, 2026, as "211 Day" in Rhode Island, recognizing the significant contributions of United Way

 

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211 and its partners in serving the people of our State; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the United Way of Rhode Island and other

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relevant community partners.

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