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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ United Way of Rhode Island has committed to invest $100 million over 5 years to build racial equity in Rhode Island and create justice and opportunities for all. The announcement accompanied the launch of LIVE UNITED 2025, the organization s new strategic plan and roadmap to transformational change. This plan is intentional and focused so our investments make the biggest impact toward reversing the racial inequities holding back Rhode Island, said Cortney Nicolato, United Way s president and CEO. Where we began developing our plan before the pandemic, COVID-19 reinforced the painful reminder of the work ahead and the disparities we must overcome.