EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 29/09/2026Fantastic 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. 000
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 28/09/2026We’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. 021
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 20/09/2026We 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 042
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 20/09/2026Get 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-... 043
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 17/09/2026Want 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 030
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityProvidence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 16/09/2026Join 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! 082
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 15/09/2026Yesterday, 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. 🩵 🏠 📚 🌳 🤝 🗳️ 051
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 13/09/2026What 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! 153
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 11/09/2026Join 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. 1/2 132
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 10/09/2026Join 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! 010
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 09/09/2026Reminder: 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... 031
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 08/09/2026Primary Day is almost here! This year, it's on a Wednesday — Wednesday, September 9th! Are you ready to vote, East Providence? 🗳️ 1/2 110
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityMélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 08/09/2026And 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! 052
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityMélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 08/09/2026Last 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. 163
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 04/09/2026There 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. 000
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 04/09/2026Are 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. 1/3 121
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 31/08/2026Reminder! 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... 011
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 30/08/2026We're glad that many of our members and neighbors from East Providence were able to attend this informative and engaging workshop! 042
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 28/08/2026We 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. 🩵🚲🛝 041
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 28/08/2026This morning, EPiC members cycled from Borealis to the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new traffic garden at Grassy Plains Park. 1/3 232
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 26/08/2026Come celebrate with us this Friday for the ribbon cutting ceremony of East Providence's brand new Traffic Garden at Grassy Plains Park. 1/3 132
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 25/08/2026Join our friends at @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social this weekend for a hands-on workshop on housing development economics! Tickets are limited. 032
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 23/08/2026Voting 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... 033
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 22/08/2026Beyond 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. 010
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 19/08/2026After 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. 021
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 19/08/2026On 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. 1/2 122
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 11/08/2026EPiC will be at Neighborhood Day this Saturday. We hope to see you there! 🩵 000
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 11/08/2026Thank 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. 032
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 07/08/2026Deporting 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. 1/3 121
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 02/08/2026Our 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! 042
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 28/07/2026Our 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. 1/2 142
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 22/07/2026Tonight 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. 162
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! 031
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityNeighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 07/07/2026This 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! 041
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 07/07/2026We'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! 🩵💚 010
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityNeighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Conversion 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.lnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 121
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityProvidence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 30/05/2026We 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...docs.google.com2026 Save RIPTA Lobby DaysWant 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... 053
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityProvidence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 30/05/2026BIG 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. 🧵 1177
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 21/05/2026Fantastic 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! 063
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityMélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 19/05/2026"...In fact, they are building active, grassroots support on the ground to counter that pressure.” (3/3) 051
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityMélodie 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) 141
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityMélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 19/05/2026“My biggest takeaway was the absolute necessity of building diverse, intersectional coalitions,” says Mélodie. (1/3)neighborswelcomeri.orgMomentum is Building: The WNN North East Regional Gathering — Neighbors Welcome! RILast 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... 132
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityNeighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Another 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 165
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityJimmy Pimentel @jimpimentel.bsky.social · 19/05/2026I 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. 053
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 17/05/2026Join us tomorrow, Monday, May 18th at the Riverside Library for our May General Meeting. 🩵 000
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityMélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 16/05/2026State 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) 031
Reposted by EPiC — East Providence in CommunityMélodie Pimentel @melodiepimen.tel · 16/05/2026Yesterday, 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) 151
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 10/05/2026The 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." 030
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 10/05/2026Join 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. 1/2 120
EPiC — East Providence in Community @epicri.org · 09/05/2026Join us on Monday, May 18th at the Riverside Library for our May General Meeting. 🩵 022