HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 31, 2026 AS "401GIVES DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING MARCH 31, 2026 AS "401GIVES DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE
ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Shallcross Smith, Casimiro,
Chippendale, Place, Kennedy, Giraldo, Solomon, and Slater

Date Introduced:
March 31, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, The citizens of the State of Rhode Island commit to raising $5 Million
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during 401Gives, by participating in the state’s largest day of giving to benefit our nonprofit
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community; and
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WHEREAS, 401Gives offers a platform for every nonprofit to share its story, while also
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giving every Rhode Islander the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors;
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and
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WHEREAS, Every day in the State of Rhode Island, nonprofit organizations strengthen
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our communities and economy. They keep our neighbors safe and warm, protect our
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environment, care for our grandparents, educate our children, shelter our pets, entertain us
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through the arts, and organize community events that enrich the quality of life across Rhode
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Island; and
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WHEREAS, During natural disasters and other times of crisis, Rhode Island’s nonprofit
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community is always present to help family members and neighbors in need, and during
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401Gives their stories deserve to be told and their work merits financial support; and
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WHEREAS, 401Gives brings awareness to the important work happening across Rhode
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Island’s nonprofit sector every day, uniting hundreds of local nonprofit organizations and
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thousands of donors in support of stronger communities; and
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WHEREAS, 401Gives is powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact in partnership
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with United Way of Rhode Island, and is supported by sponsors and partners committed to

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activating philanthropy throughout the state; and
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WHEREAS, The number 401 is special. It is far more than an area code — it is a symbol
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of our neighborhoods, communities, and the connections we share with one another. 401Gives is
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more than a giving day; it is a movement; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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recognizes March 31, 2026, as "401Gives Day" and encourages all Rhode Islanders to recognize
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and support the nonprofit organizations that make our state stronger every day; 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 United Way of Rhode Island, the Alliance for
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Nonprofit Impact, and key 401Gives sponsors in recognition of their leadership in advancing
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philanthropy across the state.
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