Rhode Island has been praised for its small-but mighty spirit, particularly during the recent government shutdown and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The author praises 401Gives, a movement that has raised over $5 million for over 700 of the state's nonprofits in just 36 hours, breaking every record. This is a sign of Rhode Island's commitment to the importance of strong nonprofits in the state and daily life. Since 2020 alone, 401Giv has raised more than $24 million for local nonprofit organizations.