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EPiC — East Providence in Community

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East Providence in Community (EPiC) is an organization for residents who want to move East Providence forward. 🏠 🚲 🌳 🏫 🍲 🌊 🚍 Learn more about us @ www.epicri.org

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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 29/09/2026
Fantastic work! Our members advocated for adopting this program last year, and we're thrilled to see Whiteknact implement it so successfully! ♻️ Disclaimer: This AI graphic was created and designed by the school, not by EPiC.
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"What an INCREDIBLE first day of becoming Waste Warriors! When we completed our food waste audit in the spring, 66 pounds of trash from just one day of lunches was sent to the landfill. Today... only 3.6 pounds! Our Anchors crushed it by pouring out liquids, recycling properly, saving untouched cafeteria food for our share table, and composting food scraps. And as you can see... Mrs. Cahir is pretty impressed! 🤩 We are SO proud of our students and staff for jumping right in and showing what a huge difference small changes can make. Way to go, Whiteknact! ⚓️♻️🌍 Thank you to RI School Recycling Project helping us!"   Infographic Content:Header: "An Incredible First Day Reducing Food Waste! Our students and staff made a BIG difference at lunch today!"   Spring Food Waste Audit: "66 lbs of trash sent to the landfill in 1 day of lunches" illustrated next to a large, overflowing garbage bag.   Today: "3.6 lbs of trash sent to the landfill" illustrated next to a small garbage bag.   Center graphic: An image cutout of a teacher gesturing towards the statistics, labeled "Mrs. Cahir is so impressed!" alongside a text burst reading "What a difference!"
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 28/09/2026
We’re looking forward to seeing this protected bike path connection on First Street come to fruition. Thank you to Mayor DaSilva and the administration for moving our city forward on bike and pedestrian safety.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 20/09/2026
We stopped by PVDFest & loved seeing the huge show of support for better transit. It was amazing to see so much community support for more transit options, more trains, & more frequent service between Providence & New Haven. Learn more about the study here: newhavenprovidencestudy.com
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 20/09/2026
Get ready for a spellbinding ride! 🚲✨ EPiC is cycling in the New England Witches Guild Parade on Sat, Oct 17. Grab your bikes & best witchy attire. Meet us at Riverside Square at 10:15 AM to decorate our bikes together.🧙‍♀️🦇 RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/bike-...
A promotional flyer for an event hosted by EPIC (East Providence in Community) titled "Bike in the New England Witches Guild Parade."

The text reads:
"Join us!
October 17, 2026
Riverside Square
Arrive by 10:15 to decorate your bike!"

The flyer features a collage of images, including a group photo of six smiling people standing on a brightly painted paved area, and a photo of a person dressed in an elaborate blue witch costume with a tall, decorated hat. The design is accented with black silhouettes of witches flying on broomsticks and a bicycle icon next to the EPIC logo.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 17/09/2026
Want faster, more reliable transportation options for our region? Stop by Amtrak’s booth at PVDFest this weekend to advocate for better and more frequent passenger rail between Providence and New Haven. Learn more: newhavenprovidencestudy.com
An event flyer set against a blue-tinted background image of a train. The top of the flyer displays a grid of four photos showing various commuter and passenger trains at stations and on tracks. At the center of the photos is the event logo: "NEW HAVEN TO PROVIDENCE Capacity Planning Study" flanked by a two-way arrow.

Below the imagery, the flyer lists the event details:

    Event: Summer Pop-ups — PVD Fest

    Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Location: Washington Street between Mathewson Street and Clemence Street, Downtown Providence
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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 16/09/2026
Join us next Tuesday for a look back on the primary election results, celebrate our electoral wins, and strategize for the general election and the upcoming legislative session! ⚙️ COG Meeting ⏰September 22, 6:00pm-7:30pm 📍304 Lockwood Street, Providence 🥨Snacks and drinks will be provided!
Event invitation featuring an illustration of a city with a street in the foreground running laterally, under a pale blue sky with white clouds. Behind a gear shaped logo bearing the words COMMUNITY ORGANIZING GROUP EST 2022, party poppers burst next to a ballot box.

COG
PRIMARY RECAP & DEBRIEF
• Tues. Sept. 22, 6pm
304 Lockwood St
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 15/09/2026
Yesterday, we held our bi-monthly General Meeting at Riverside Branch Library, and the room was packed with energy! It was inspiring to see so many new faces dedicated to moving our city forward. 🩵 🏠 📚 🌳 🤝 🗳️
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 13/09/2026
What a fantastic turnout at the new Traffic Garden at Grassy Plains Park today! Kids practiced riding safely, learned traffic rules & got fitted for free helmets! Huge thanks to our partners for championing pedestrian safety incl. RI Bike, WRWC, @pvdstreets.org, RIDOH & the City of East Providence!
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 11/09/2026
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, from 12 PM – 3 PM at Grassy Plains Park for a bike safety demonstration and local food vendors! The City of East Providence will be hosting a free helmet giveaway for both kids and adults. 1/2
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 10/09/2026
Join us this Sat, Sept 12 from 12–3 PM at Grassy Plains Park for a bike safety demo and free helmet giveaway for kids and adults! 🚲 Food vendors on site. Thanks to partners RI Bike, the City of East Providence, WRWC, and RI Dept of Health for making this happen!
Event flyer for the opening of the new East Providence Traffic Garden at Grassy Plains Park on September 12, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM. Features a bike safety demo, course riding, free helmet giveaways for kids and adults, and partner logos. Rain date: September 19.

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A colorful event flyer split into green and blue sections with geometric street sign graphics.

* **Header:** "COME CELEBRATE the new East Providence Traffic Garden at GRASSY PLAINS PARK."
* **Event Details:**
* **Date & Time:** September 12th, Bike Safety Demo, 12 PM–3 PM (Rain Date: September 19th).
* **Activities:** Borrow a bike OR bring your own to ride the course. Learn proper helmet fit, rules of the road, bike handling skills, group riding safety, & more.
* **Giveaway:** FREE HELMETS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. A free helmet will be given to every attendee who needs one.


* **Partnering Organizations:** Logos for EPIC, City of East Providence, RI Bike, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and Rhode Island Department of Health.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 09/09/2026
Reminder: Join us NEXT WEEK on Monday, September 14th, 6:30 PM at Riverside Library for our General Meeting. Want to learn about EPiC or get more involved? First timers are encouraged to attend. RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/28468...
A graphic styled as a calendar page entry for the date 14. At the top is the logo for "EPiC" with the subtitle "East Providence in Community." Centered in blue text are the event details: "General Meeting," "September 14, 2026," "6:30 - 7:30," and "Riverside Library." Overlaid at the bottom is a green sticky note with handwritten text that reads, "Get to know EPiC, first timers encouraged!"
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 08/09/2026
Primary Day is almost here! This year, it's on a Wednesday — Wednesday, September 9th! Are you ready to vote, East Providence? 🗳️ 1/2
A dark blue graphic with a spotlight shining down from the top on large white text that reads, "ARE YOU READY TO VOTE, EAST PROVIDENCE?" In the bottom right corner is the white "EPiC" logo with the text "East Providence in Community" underneath.
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Mélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 08/09/2026
And that's a lot of what organizing is about: listening to folks and empowering them to take action to build a better tomorrow. Want to help build towards better housing availability and affordability here in Rhode Island? Send me a message — I'd love to connect!
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Mélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 08/09/2026
Last week, I was in Maryland, along with @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, where I got to be in a space with folks from all across the country, from all walks of life & political affiliations, who are working to improve housing affordability & availability in their communities.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 04/09/2026
There are just two more opportunities to cast your in-person vote early at East Providence City Hall. To obtain your Primary Day voting location, log onto vote.sos.ri.gov.
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A blue graphic illuminated by a spotlight, detailing early voting opportunities and polling location resources for East Providence.

* **EARLY VOTING**
* "There are only two more opportunities to cast your in-person vote early."
* Friday, September 4th until 1pm
* Tuesday, September 8th from 8am - 4pm


* **POLLING LOCATIONS**
* "Log onto [https://vote.sos.ri.gov/](https://vote.sos.ri.gov/) to obtain your Primary Day voting location, sample ballot, and more!"
* "Polling locations are also published in the September edition of the East Providence Reporter."



At the bottom right, silhouettes of hands holding signs sit beside the "EPiC - East Providence in Community" logo.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 04/09/2026
Are you ready to vote, East Providence? 🗳️ Swipe through for a quick overview of candidates with qualified ballot placement running for local, state, and federal office. Names marked with [P] will appear on the primary election ballot. 1/3
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A graphic with a dark blue background illuminated by a spotlight shining down from the top. In the center, large white condensed text reads: "ARE YOU READY TO VOTE, EAST PROVIDENCE?". In the bottom right corner is a white logo that reads "EPiC" above the subtext "East Providence in Community".**Alt Text**

A blue graphic illuminated by a spotlight, listing candidates for Mayor and Governor in East Providence.

* **MAYOR (NON PARTISAN):**
* Roberto "Bob" DaSilva (incumbent)
* Patricio Pinto


* **GOVERNOR:**
* Helena Buonanno Foulkes (D) [P]
* Daniel "Dan" McKee (D - incumbent) [P]
* Aaron Guckian (R) [P]
* Elaine Pelino (R) [P]
* Kenneth "Ken" Block (I)
* Jasjit Gotra (I)
* C D Reynolds (I)



At the bottom left, a legend indicates that a green "P" icon denotes candidates who will be on the primary election ballot. At the bottom right, silhouettes of hands holding signs sit beside the "EPiC - East Providence in Community" logo.**Alt Text**

A blue graphic illuminated by a spotlight, listing candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State in East Providence.

* **LT. GOVERNOR:**
* Susan "Sue" Anderbois (D) [P]
* Cynthia Coyne (D) [P]
* Xaykham "Xay" Khamsyvoravong (D) [P]
* Sabina Matos (D - incumbent) [P]
* Ross McCurdy (D) [P]
* John Loughlin (R) [P]


* **SECRETARY OF STATE:**
* Gregg Amore (D - incumbent) [P]



At the bottom left, a legend indicates that a green "P" icon denotes candidates who will be on the primary election ballot. At the bottom right, silhouettes of hands holding signs sit beside the "EPiC - East Providence in Community" logo.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 31/08/2026
Reminder! East Providence Candidate Debate tonight at EP City Hall. 🕕 6 PM: House Dist 65 (Dawson, St. Germain, Wosencroft) 🕢 7:30 PM: City Council Ward 1 (Jacobs, Rego, White) Hosted by LWVRI & East Bay Media. www.facebook.com/events/10147...
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 30/08/2026
We're glad that many of our members and neighbors from East Providence were able to attend this informative and engaging workshop!
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 28/08/2026
We had so much fun at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new traffic garden at Grassy Plains Park! Stay tuned for more information on the September 12th Bike Safety Demo from 12pm to 3pm. We will have more information to share soon. 🩵🚲🛝
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 28/08/2026
This morning, EPiC members cycled from Borealis to the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new traffic garden at Grassy Plains Park. 1/3
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 26/08/2026
Come celebrate with us this Friday for the ribbon cutting ceremony of East Providence's brand new Traffic Garden at Grassy Plains Park. 1/3
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 25/08/2026
Join our friends at @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social this weekend for a hands-on workshop on housing development economics! Tickets are limited.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 23/08/2026
Voting can feel overwhelming, especially in local races most people never hear about. This is a free, nonpartisan, guide built to help you vote in every race on your ballot thanks to the RIsing Alliance. www.lilrhodyvoterguide.com/2026/primary...
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 22/08/2026
Beyond political advocacy, we believe that a strong community means taking care of one another. That’s why we volunteer our time to support our neighbors. From hosting hygiene drives & cleanups to stocking pantries & planting native vegetation on our traffic island, we are all stewards of our city.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 19/08/2026
After taking July off to recharge, we’re back for our September general meeting! If you’ve been thinking about dropping in, now is the time! See you soon.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 19/08/2026
On Saturday, we were proud to take part in the 35th Annual Neighborhood Day at Onna Moniz-John Park! It was a meaningful day honoring those we’ve lost while celebrating our vibrant community. We love seeing this tradition continue to bring neighbors together. 1/2
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 11/08/2026
EPiC will be at Neighborhood Day this Saturday. We hope to see you there! 🩵
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 11/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined tonight's Community Education Series, "Vote Your Values: A Guide to Informed Voting." We appreciate the great discussion from residents, and a special thanks to Christine Stenning from the League of Women Voters of Newport County for sharing her expertise.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 07/08/2026
Deporting and detaining immigrants in the U.S. is not only cruel, it’s also very expensive. The federal government is using OUR federal taxes to fund it. That is not how we want our hard earned income taxes spent. 1/3
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 02/08/2026
Our next Community Education Series event, Vote Your Values: A Guide to Informed Voting, is coming up NEXT WEEK on Monday, August 10 from 6:30 - 7:30pm at east 33 (33 Veterans Memorial Parkway). RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/23005... See you there!
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 28/07/2026
Our next Community Education Series event is coming up on Monday, August 10 from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Vote Your Values: A Guide to Informed Voting is about one of the most powerful tools we have: the ballot. 1/2
Event flyer for EPIC (East Providence in Community) Community Education Series. Text reads: "Vote Your Values: A Guide to Informed Voting" — Monday, August 10, 6:30–7:30 PM at east 33, 33 Veterans Memorial Parkway (entrance & street parking on Mauran Ave). Featuring Christine Stenning, President of the League of Women Voters of Newport County. Includes a photo of Christine Stenning and the League of Women Voters of Newport County logo. Social handles: eastprovidenceincommunity on Facebook, @epincommunity on Instagram, bsky.epicri.org, epicri.org.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 22/07/2026
Tonight we joined @pvdstreets.org for their Summer Boost Fundraiser! We're also proud to have signed onto their 2026 blueprint, "Small State, Big Headaches", a roadmap for safer streets & better transit in RI.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 12/07/2026
@brattlegirl.bsky.social cleaned up the EPiC traffic island this morning. If you haven’t walked by recently, you’re missing the beginning of the summer blooming!
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This is Ruarri Miller, a small business owner and housing advocate in East Providence. We've connected over local policies to make it easier to build more homes. Send us a dm so we can help you find your neighbors!
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 07/07/2026
We're proud to see EPiC's own Ruarri Miller featured by @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social this week. Thank you, Ruarri, for helping lead this conversation locally! 🩵💚
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Conversion Incentive (S3159) was passed out of committee last night! This bill, sponsored by Sen. Bissaillon and Rep Speakman (H8142), will help repurpose underutilized or vacant buildings into new homes, revitalizing neighborhoods and creating high-quality construction jobs in the process.
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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 30/05/2026
We still need to continue advocating to fully restore service cuts and ensure proper funding for paratransit and the RIDE Anywhere program. Please join us at the statehouse next week: Lobby Days are Tuesday, June 2nd, and Thursday, June 4th, at 3:30pm. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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2026 Save RIPTA Lobby Days
Want to tell lawmakers how much public transit matters to you? Join us at the State House for the next Save RIPTA Lobby Day! Join Nicole O'Loughlin, Save RIPTA Campaign Organizer, and other advocates...
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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 30/05/2026
BIG WINS FOR TRANSIT! Last night, House Finance released its revised budget, including more investments in RIPTA. Included in the budget is not only full funding of the proposed agency budget, but also added funds to restore some of the cuts. 🧵
Graphic showing a blue tinted image of person approaching a trolley replica bus under a canopy of a transit center.

BIG WINS FOR TRANSIT!
25% of Highway
Maintenance Account (up from
5% just 2 years ago)
$15M for bus shelters
RIDOT Director removed as
Board Chair
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 21/05/2026
Fantastic progress at the State House! 🙌 We are thrilled to see the Faith-Based Affordable Housing bill clear the Senate committee and move forward. Let’s keep this momentum going. Next stop: the Rhode Island House of Representatives!
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Mélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 19/05/2026
"...In fact, they are building active, grassroots support on the ground to counter that pressure.” (3/3)
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Mélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 19/05/2026
“Regardless of which political party controls a state, there is pushback coming from NIMBY groups and a deep-seated ‘local control’ culture that resists change. That’s why the most successful groups aren't just policy shops...." (2/3)
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Mélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 19/05/2026
“My biggest takeaway was the absolute necessity of building diverse, intersectional coalitions,” says Mélodie. (1/3)
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Momentum is Building: The WNN North East Regional Gathering — Neighbors Welcome! RI
Last week, Executive Director Kristina Brown and board members Claudia Wack and Greg Miller all hit the road for the Northeast gathering of the Welcoming Neighbors Network (“WNN”), an annual convening...
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Another excellent Lobby Day on the books! Thanks for turning out to support public transportation and Standing Up for New Homes. Great to collaborate with AARP RI, The Save RIPTA Coalition, @pvdstreets.org @growsmartri.bsky.social
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Jimmy Pimentel @jimpimentel.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I joined @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social for their Lobby Day to advocate for more housing options in our state, specifically urging legislators to support Faith-Based Affordable Housing and Conversion Incentives.
Jimmy Pimentel stands inside the Rhode Island State House chamber holding a large black sign that reads "STAND UP for MORE HOMES" in bold white and yellow lettering. The bottom right corner of the sign features a green outline map of Rhode Island with the words "Neighbors Welcome! Rhode Island." He has long, light-brown hair tied back, is smiling slightly, and wears a green plaid button-down shirt featuring two advocacy buttons. The background shows the legislative chamber with wooden desks, computer monitors, red carpeting, and other people gathered in the room.
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 17/05/2026
Join us tomorrow, Monday, May 18th at the Riverside Library for our May General Meeting. 🩵
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Mélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 16/05/2026
State by state, we are proving that abundant housing isn’t just a policy goal: it is a winning, bipartisan movement for more affordable and inclusive communities. (2/2)
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Mélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 16/05/2026
Yesterday, I traveled to Boston to attend the @welcomingneighbors.us Northeast Gathering with my friends at @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social. It was exciting to hear and learn from other housing advocates throughout the East coast! (1/2)
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 10/05/2026
The City of East Providence is hosting a Housing Forum where residents can learn more about housing policy in our city and state. If you have questions you'd like answered, please submit them to mpaddock@eastprovidenceri.gov with the subject titled “East Providence Housing Forum."
This image is an event poster for the East Providence Housing Forum.

The poster features a photo of a multi-story residential building and the official seals for the City of East Providence and the Office of Mayor Roberto L. DaSilva.
Event Details

    Location: East Providence City Hall, Council Chambers

    Date & Time: Wednesday, May 13th at 6:00 PM

    Purpose: An open conversation regarding the status of housing throughout the community.

    Action Item: Residents are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the forum to Mpaddock@eastprovidenceri.gov to have them answered by state and local experts.

Attending Organizations

The forum includes representatives from the following groups:

    RIHousing

    Blackstone Valley NeighborWorks

    Housing Network of Rhode Island

    Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing

    Foster Forward

    East Providence Planning

    HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University

    OneNeighborhood Builders
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 10/05/2026
Join us Monday, June 8, from 6:30–7:30 PM at Riverside Library for our Community Education Series! This session features guest speaker Brenda Santos of the Annenberg Institute at Brown University. Brenda worked on the new proposal for the public school funding formula. 1/2
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EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 09/05/2026
Join us on Monday, May 18th at the Riverside Library for our May General Meeting. 🩵
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