Our four digit code number is shown for each agency. UWF indicates United Way Fund agencies, which are partially supported with annual allocations from United Way in addition to any direct designations they may receive through donors' pledges. United Way Fund agencies meet high management standards and have proven their ability to make a difference in people's lives. This network of agencies touches the lives of one of every two Rhode Islanders. Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center 5550 Provides a wide range of services in a day program setting to handicapped adults.
Services are vocational, recreational, educational, medical and therapeutic in nature.
A private, non-profit organization that helps find adoptive families for children living in state care in Rhode Island and promotes adoption as a positive way of life. We also provide family support services, education, training, advocacy and information and referrals. In addition, we work with the media to aid in recruitment and increase awareness. We also work to stop the transmission of HIV thorugh comprehensive advocacy, prevention and education programs. The nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.