UAB • October 2020

Teaching in the time of COVID

COVID-19 has changed not only our daily lives but also how we approach education. In these uncertain times, professors are learning and creating new policies, procedures, and delivery modes at a breakneck speed to make sure students stay on track and engaged. UAB English Instructor Halley Cotton has faced these challenges following a simple but meaningful maxim: “You give grace; you get grace.”

Halley Cotton wasn’t always an English major. In fact, her passion for biology, science,

UAB • April 2020

2019 Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop Graduates to Appear at the Magic City Poetry Festival

The 2019 graduates of the Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop will give readings at the Magic City Poetry Festival April 26, at 11 a.m., on the Magic City Art Connection Event Stage. The 2019 cohort of the Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop represents over 15 Alabama schools...

UAB • March 2020

Saeed Jones Promotional Flyer

A promotional flyer I designed and wrote for visiting author Saeed Jones.

UAB • March 2020

Applications Now Open for Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop

The Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop is now accepting applications from rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Only thirty students are selected every summer to work closely...

UAB • January 2020

Meet Marie Sutton

Newspaper reporter. Radio show host. Author. Mother. Minister’s wife. Magazine editor. Freelance writer. UAB graduate student. Blogger. Director of Student Media. Alumna Marie Sutton has worn...

UWRI • August 2018

Community Impact Report (2018)

With your help, we were there for Rhode Islanders during some tough moments last year. Why? Because we’re the organization that helps people – right here in your backyard...

UWRI • August 2018

UWRI Fundraising Letter (2018)

You know that Rhode Island is a great place to live, it’s why you’ve chosen it as your home. With 400 miles of beautiful coastline, its own unique charm, and a rich history, there’s a lot to love. But, we bet you also know that it could be better...

UWRI • June 2018

United Way of Rhode Island selects Cortney Nicolato as President & CEO

Following a national search, the Board of Directors for United Way of Rhode Island has selected Cortney Nicolato to lead the organization as its next President and CEO. She joins the organization...

UWRI • August 2017

UWRI Campaign Brochure (2017)

Rhode Islanders just like you need our help. How do we know? We’ve talked to thousands of moms and dads, young people just starting out, seniors, workers...

UWRI • May 2017

UWRI Adult Education One Pager

In Rhode Island, more than 75,000 working-age adults do not have a high school diploma and 35,000 have limited English language skills. Why is it a problem? Because a competitive, thriving economy depends...

UWRI • February 2017

2-1-1 Day Media Advisory

United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island has answered 1,640,5000 calls requesting access to food, shelter, healthcare, and more in the past ten years. As such, they are uniquely positioned to know firsthand...

UWRI • February 2017

United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island celebrates ten years

United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island is celebrating ten years of being the caring, human connection for Rhode Islanders in need 3:30 p.m. on...

UWRI • February 2017

2-1-1 Day One Pager

Since 2007, United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island has provided three simple numbers and one caring, human connection for those in need. Free and confidential. 24-hours a day. 365 days a year, even in a snowstorm. One call to 2-1-1 can connect someone in need to multiple services...

UWRI • February 2017

2-1-1 Data Book (2016)

Costs are rising. Food, child care, health care, and housing—basic essentials—are becoming more and more out of reach for many Rhode Islanders...

UWRI • February 2017

2-1-1 Data Report (2017)

2-1-1’s start in Rhode Island begins much how you would expect – with a caring, human connection. Ten years ago, there was a helpline...

UWRI • December 2015

UWRI Redesign

From 2014 - 2015, I helped lead a complete web redesign for United Way of Rhode Island, moving us from Expression Engine to WordPress. Working in tandem with Oomph, Inc. and with input from all of our UWRI stakeholders, we were able to create a more modern site with clean lines that was interactive and easier to navigate for our users. At the same time, I rewrote all of our content in a cohesive voice that was accessible and friendly with a robust blog...

UWRI • June 2015

2014-15 UWRI Community Impact Report

Because all children deserve a well-rounded education.
We help kids fall in love with learning. United Way of Rhode Island works with partners in education...

UWRI • June 2015

2015 HSLI Social Media Kit

Social Media Kit for Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative Partners to promote the progress of the program.

UWRI • January 2015

Philanthropy Account Brochure

Members of the Keel Club and Tocqueville Society receive special access to a personalized giving program. The Philanthropy Account is a free, easy, and effective way for you to manage your charitable giving...

UWRI • January 2015

Tocqueville Society Brochure

The Tocqueville Society acknowledges philanthropic leaders in our United Way community who contribute $10,000 or more annually. Their collective generosity represents 28 percent of United Way of Rhode Island’s annual...

UWRI • January 2015

Young Leaders Circle Brochure

The Young Leader’s Circle (YLC) is the young professionals’ affinity group of United Way of Rhode Island. YLC builds a strong network of leaders, doers, and influencers...

UWRI • January 2015

2015 Campaign Leader Social Media Toolkit

Social media kit for 2015 Campaign Leaders to engage in fundraising efforts on behalf of UWRI.

UWRI • January 2015

UWRI CEO and Campaign Leader Fundraising Letter Templates

CEO and Campaign Leader fundraising template letters and emails for the 2015 campaign.

UWRI • January 2015

UWRI E-Pledge Campaign Messaging

Web copy and email templates for the UWRI 2015 fundraising campaign.