East Providence in Community - EPiC

East Providence in Community - EPiC East Providence in Community (EPiC) is an organization for residents who want to move East Providence forward.

East Providence in Community (EPiC) is a grassroots network for residents, by residents, who are committed to moving East Providence toward a more sustainable and equitable future. We focus our energy and action locally while recognizing the broader global context that shapes our challenges and opportunities. We actively work to dismantle systemic inequities, especially those that impact our commu

nity members who have been most marginalized historically. We stand with people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled people, low income people, unhoused people, immigrants, the elderly and children. We advocate for policies and practices that advance equity and sustainability in East Providence and beyond.

05/28/2026

📆 Reminder: The next meeting of the Rhody Streets Network is Thursday, June 4, 5:30-7 pm at 30 Exchange Terrace, 1st floor, Providence.

Join our quarterly gathering to learn from others across R.I. who are improving their communities for walking, biking, and transit.

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Healthy meal and beverages provided; $25 stipend for HEZ resident volunteers.

Reserve your seat here: https://growsmartri.org/rhody-streets-network/

We have seen several posts on here from folks expressing an anti-development sentiment recently. Why do people oppose d...
05/28/2026

We have seen several posts on here from folks expressing an anti-development sentiment recently.

Why do people oppose development? Fear of change is a normal, instinctual, human reaction. The most common worries people have are about how the changes will impact them personally.

Those fears often drive residents to fight any change in their neighborhood. Fear drove cities to pass zoning restrictions designed to try to keep certain residents out and drastically slow down positive progress. That is how we ended up in a housing crisis. That, and big lobbying from auto makers and the oil industry, is how we ended up with a transportation system frozen in the 1960s.

At EPiC, we push past the fear-based reaction to change. We believe in a future that is brighter than today, where there is room for everyone. We have the wisdom to know that change is inevitable and the foresight to try to shape that change in a more sustainable and equitable way.

That is why we advocated for the Safe Streets for All Plan, (adopted by City Council in May!), and a Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Council, (established by the mayor!). That is why we speak up at public meetings calling for better RIPTA funding, for protections for all students, and for smart development.

*We want a future where housing abundant.
*We want a future where we have transportation options so we don't have to be stuck in traffic every day.
*We want more kids in our schools, because children are the future of our community.
*We want a future that includes a public beach (with bathrooms) in Riverside.

We know that we represent the majority. We hope you will join us in speaking up for a thriving future.

Check out EPiC's advocacy work here: https://www.epicri.org/advocacy

Most Rhode Islanders agree that housing needs to be a priority. Read more polling data here: https://www.neighborswelcomeri.org/news/press-release-new-polling-housing-cost-and-availability-is-a-top-concern-for-voters

Read up on the principals of Building a Strong Town: https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2021-5-12-6-principles-for-building-a-strong-town

Two weeks from today! Please join us at the Riverside library. Brenda Santos, of the Annenberg Institute, will educate u...
05/25/2026

Two weeks from today! Please join us at the Riverside library. Brenda Santos, of the Annenberg Institute, will educate us on how public schools are funded in Rhode Island and the new approach proposed that would better account for the true cost of educating children. 🩵📚

05/23/2026

Come to today until 2:00 to sign a letter with or make a call to our state senator, Senate President Val Lawson asking her to let the senate vote to end ICE detention in Rhode Island.

EPiC friends: join us in marching in the East Providence Pride Parade on June 6. We will meet up at 10:45 at City Hall. ...
05/23/2026

EPiC friends: join us in marching in the East Providence Pride Parade on June 6. We will meet up at 10:45 at City Hall. Wear your EPiC shirt, rainbows 🌈 and butterflies 🦋 to show love for LGBTQIA folks and immigrants in East Providence. 🩵🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We are extra proud of Bob DaSilva, East Providence Mayor for his leadership and commitment to our community in establish...
05/22/2026

We are extra proud of Bob DaSilva, East Providence Mayor for his leadership and commitment to our community in establishing the brand-new Mayor’s Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MBPAC). This is a monumental step forward, and we absolutely look forward to seeing this committee in action.

A massive thank you to the Providence Streets Coalition! Their technical assistance and advocacy were vital in helping us push for the creation of this committee. Collaborative advocacy gets things done! 🙌

Get Involved: If you want to help shape the future of our streets, consider applying to serve on the committee.

Fantastic progress at the State House! 🙌We are thrilled to see the Faith-Based Affordable Housing bill clear the Senate ...
05/21/2026

Fantastic progress at the State House! 🙌

We are thrilled to see the Faith-Based Affordable Housing bill clear the Senate committee and move forward.

This common-sense update is a huge win for Rhode Island. By empowering local faith institutions to transform underutilized property into safe, stable, and much-needed affordable homes, we can create vibrant opportunities for families right here in East Providence and across the state.

Let’s keep this momentum going. Next stop: the Rhode Island House of Representatives!

On Tuesday, the East Providence City Council successfully voted to reconsider and approve the resolution authorizing the...
05/21/2026

On Tuesday, the East Providence City Council successfully voted to reconsider and approve the resolution authorizing the administration to execute a contract for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Supplemental Plan targeting the Six Corners Area.

We would like to formally recognize the council members involved in navigating this legislative process: Councilman Fogarty for moving to reconsider the resolution; Councilwoman Sousa for her diligent constituent advocacy and commitment to advancing infrastructure and traffic safety for all road users within her ward, and Council President Rodericks and Council Vice President Rego for casting affirmative votes to approve the resolution.

We would also like to once again thank Bob DaSilva, East Providence Mayor for his leadership on this issue.

We had a great turn out at our May General Meeting on Monday. Thank you to all who came out and thank you to the new fo...
05/20/2026

We had a great turn out at our May General Meeting on Monday. Thank you to all who came out and thank you to the new folks who joined.

We reflected on our April park clean up and May Fam Jam bike ride to capture what to repeat in the future. Then we broke into small working groups to move forward some projects connected to our core values.

Stay tuned! 🩵

EPiC members Jimmy Pimentel and Mélodie Pimentel joined Neighbors Welcome RI for their Lobby Day, supporting public tran...
05/19/2026

EPiC members Jimmy Pimentel and Mélodie Pimentel joined Neighbors Welcome RI for their Lobby Day, supporting public transportation and building more housing opportunities throughout the state.

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