EPiC — East Providence in Community
@epicri.org
East Providence in Community (EPiC) is an organization for residents who want to move East Providence forward. 🏠 🚲 🌳 🏫 🍲 🌊 🚍
Learn more about us @ https://www.epicri.org/
Learn more about us @ https://www.epicri.org/
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Claudia from @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social is right. Many of our urban centers are significantly less populated today than at their peak. By rebuilding our village centers via infill development, we can restore the vibrancy that defined our communities.
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
Will RI's housing stock improve by 2050? Claudia Wack is optimistic.
25 years into the new millennium, we asked: "What will the next 25 years bring the Ocean State?'' For one, we need to address the housing crisis.
www.providencejournal.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Claudia from @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social is right. Many of our urban centers are significantly less populated today than at their peak. By rebuilding our village centers via infill development, we can restore the vibrancy that defined our communities.
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
Plunge for a cause! ❄️✨
If you’re joining EPiC at Crescent Park Beach this New Year’s Day, don't forget to pack some donation items for our Community Drive. We are collecting socks, hand warmers, and essential toiletries.
If you’re joining EPiC at Crescent Park Beach this New Year’s Day, don't forget to pack some donation items for our Community Drive. We are collecting socks, hand warmers, and essential toiletries.
December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Plunge for a cause! ❄️✨
If you’re joining EPiC at Crescent Park Beach this New Year’s Day, don't forget to pack some donation items for our Community Drive. We are collecting socks, hand warmers, and essential toiletries.
If you’re joining EPiC at Crescent Park Beach this New Year’s Day, don't forget to pack some donation items for our Community Drive. We are collecting socks, hand warmers, and essential toiletries.
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Join us if you dare! Collecting hygiene items at the event to package for the East Providence warming shelter.
December 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join us if you dare! Collecting hygiene items at the event to package for the East Providence warming shelter.
There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with a natural cold plunge! 🥶❄️🍾
Join some EPiC members for a quick dip at Crescent Park Beach at 1:00 pm.
Obviously swim at your own risk. There will not be lifeguards or paramedics present. So don’t be a dope! 🏊🏼♀️🩵 (1/2)
Join some EPiC members for a quick dip at Crescent Park Beach at 1:00 pm.
Obviously swim at your own risk. There will not be lifeguards or paramedics present. So don’t be a dope! 🏊🏼♀️🩵 (1/2)
December 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with a natural cold plunge! 🥶❄️🍾
Join some EPiC members for a quick dip at Crescent Park Beach at 1:00 pm.
Obviously swim at your own risk. There will not be lifeguards or paramedics present. So don’t be a dope! 🏊🏼♀️🩵 (1/2)
Join some EPiC members for a quick dip at Crescent Park Beach at 1:00 pm.
Obviously swim at your own risk. There will not be lifeguards or paramedics present. So don’t be a dope! 🏊🏼♀️🩵 (1/2)
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city centers," Claudia Wack, our President, for The Providence Journal:
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
Will RI's housing stock improve by 2050? Claudia Wack is optimistic.
25 years into the new millennium, we asked: "What will the next 25 years bring the Ocean State?'' For one, we need to address the housing crisis.
www.providencejournal.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
city centers," Claudia Wack, our President, for The Providence Journal:
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
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What will Rhode Island look like in 2050? "My optimistic vision is I think Rhode Island will actually do a good job, eventually over the next 25 years, of getting back to our roots and really allowing more housing and more vibrant walkable neighborhoods in village centers and
December 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What will Rhode Island look like in 2050? "My optimistic vision is I think Rhode Island will actually do a good job, eventually over the next 25 years, of getting back to our roots and really allowing more housing and more vibrant walkable neighborhoods in village centers and
We are horrified by the shooting at Brown University today. We love our Brown community members. 💔🤎
December 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
We are horrified by the shooting at Brown University today. We love our Brown community members. 💔🤎
Curious about e-bikes? We were too. Here is a great website created by East Providence resident Sam Archer all about e-bikes: what they are, what the existing laws say and how to safely bike. 🚴♂️💙
sites.google.com/view/bikesma...
sites.google.com/view/bikesma...
Bike Smart East Bay - Ebike Smart
Everything you need to know about Ebikes
sites.google.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Curious about e-bikes? We were too. Here is a great website created by East Providence resident Sam Archer all about e-bikes: what they are, what the existing laws say and how to safely bike. 🚴♂️💙
sites.google.com/view/bikesma...
sites.google.com/view/bikesma...
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Stocked the little free pantry on Warren Ave this afternoon.
Take what you need, add what you can.
@epicri.org #bigtableri
Take what you need, add what you can.
@epicri.org #bigtableri
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Stocked the little free pantry on Warren Ave this afternoon.
Take what you need, add what you can.
@epicri.org #bigtableri
Take what you need, add what you can.
@epicri.org #bigtableri
Community in action! The Warren Ave little free pantry is restocked, thanks to our members' donations from Sunday's EPiC Dines Out event.
This is what it's all about: neighbors helping neighbors.
This is what it's all about: neighbors helping neighbors.
Fabulous meal with awesome people!
Bonus we restocked the Warren Ave food pantry with donations we brought to dinner
Bonus we restocked the Warren Ave food pantry with donations we brought to dinner
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Community in action! The Warren Ave little free pantry is restocked, thanks to our members' donations from Sunday's EPiC Dines Out event.
This is what it's all about: neighbors helping neighbors.
This is what it's all about: neighbors helping neighbors.
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Fabulous meal with awesome people!
Bonus we restocked the Warren Ave food pantry with donations we brought to dinner
Bonus we restocked the Warren Ave food pantry with donations we brought to dinner
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Fabulous meal with awesome people!
Bonus we restocked the Warren Ave food pantry with donations we brought to dinner
Bonus we restocked the Warren Ave food pantry with donations we brought to dinner
What a great EPiC Dines Out event at Swad this past Sunday!
Huge thanks to their team for the amazing food & hospitality. Loved seeing our community come together to support a fantastic local business.
#EPiCDinesOut #SupportSmallBusiness
Huge thanks to their team for the amazing food & hospitality. Loved seeing our community come together to support a fantastic local business.
#EPiCDinesOut #SupportSmallBusiness
October 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
What a great EPiC Dines Out event at Swad this past Sunday!
Huge thanks to their team for the amazing food & hospitality. Loved seeing our community come together to support a fantastic local business.
#EPiCDinesOut #SupportSmallBusiness
Huge thanks to their team for the amazing food & hospitality. Loved seeing our community come together to support a fantastic local business.
#EPiCDinesOut #SupportSmallBusiness
We're so grateful for community cornerstones like @rifoodbank.bsky.social and Good Neighbors RI. Their essential work supports so many of our neighbors in East Providence and beyond. Thank you for everything you do!
October 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We're so grateful for community cornerstones like @rifoodbank.bsky.social and Good Neighbors RI. Their essential work supports so many of our neighbors in East Providence and beyond. Thank you for everything you do!
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Looking forward to the next one! Thank you to our sponsors and co-hosts @growsmartri.bsky.social and @strongtowns.org Providence.
September 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Looking forward to the next one! Thank you to our sponsors and co-hosts @growsmartri.bsky.social and @strongtowns.org Providence.
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Our first film night, courtesy of Better Cities Film Festival curation was inspirational! After several entertaining, thought-provoking, and insightful short films, we were treated to a rousing panel discussion and Q+A.
September 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Our first film night, courtesy of Better Cities Film Festival curation was inspirational! After several entertaining, thought-provoking, and insightful short films, we were treated to a rousing panel discussion and Q+A.
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In 2009, it was down to 13%. The public health implications of this are clear: rising obesity, less community, more isolation. This is a perspective, I believe, is not shared with enough frequency when we discuss how our cities and towns evolve. (3/3)
September 26, 2025 at 1:58 AM
In 2009, it was down to 13%. The public health implications of this are clear: rising obesity, less community, more isolation. This is a perspective, I believe, is not shared with enough frequency when we discuss how our cities and towns evolve. (3/3)
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A sobering fact shared during the film is in regards to the dramatic decline in the percentage of children walking or cycling to school. For instance, in 1969 48% of children ages 5 to 14 walked/cycled to school. (2/3)
September 26, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A sobering fact shared during the film is in regards to the dramatic decline in the percentage of children walking or cycling to school. For instance, in 1969 48% of children ages 5 to 14 walked/cycled to school. (2/3)
Inspiring night at the Block by Block Film Series watching shorts from the Better Cities Film Festival. Great to see folks discussing housing, safer streets, & equitable development.
Kudos to the organizers: @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, @growsmartri.bsky.social, & @strongtowns.org Greater PVD
Kudos to the organizers: @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, @growsmartri.bsky.social, & @strongtowns.org Greater PVD
September 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Inspiring night at the Block by Block Film Series watching shorts from the Better Cities Film Festival. Great to see folks discussing housing, safer streets, & equitable development.
Kudos to the organizers: @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, @growsmartri.bsky.social, & @strongtowns.org Greater PVD
Kudos to the organizers: @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, @growsmartri.bsky.social, & @strongtowns.org Greater PVD
We're excited for this free showing of BLOCK BY BLOCK!
Let's fight for better, healthier cities & towns.
Let's fight for a stronger East Providence. A stronger Rhode Island. For all of us.
Let's fight for better, healthier cities & towns.
Let's fight for a stronger East Providence. A stronger Rhode Island. For all of us.
This Thursday, September 25th, we're Iintroducing BLOCK BY BLOCK:
A Rhode Island Film Series for Better, Healthier Cities–curated by Better Cities Film Festival! Join us here: bit.ly/4nirlMc
A Rhode Island Film Series for Better, Healthier Cities–curated by Better Cities Film Festival! Join us here: bit.ly/4nirlMc
September 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
We're excited for this free showing of BLOCK BY BLOCK!
Let's fight for better, healthier cities & towns.
Let's fight for a stronger East Providence. A stronger Rhode Island. For all of us.
Let's fight for better, healthier cities & towns.
Let's fight for a stronger East Providence. A stronger Rhode Island. For all of us.
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There is a housing shortage in our region of the country & outdated regulations like mandatory dual staircases only add to construction costs — which are then passed on to folks who are already struggling.
Let's take steps in RI to legalize single staircases!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/21/o...
Let's take steps in RI to legalize single staircases!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/21/o...
Roll back regulations to lower housing costs - The Boston Globe
The sheer volume of Massachusetts’ regulations can drive up the total cost of construction in significant ways. But some rules are no longer necessary.
www.bostonglobe.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
There is a housing shortage in our region of the country & outdated regulations like mandatory dual staircases only add to construction costs — which are then passed on to folks who are already struggling.
Let's take steps in RI to legalize single staircases!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/21/o...
Let's take steps in RI to legalize single staircases!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/21/o...
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YIMBY and smart growth are climate policy: “Compact development contributes significantly to reducing emissions.” It’s how we provide the homes people need without worsening sprawl and pushing people to live in areas at high climate risk. Great plenary at @yimbytown.bsky.social!
September 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
YIMBY and smart growth are climate policy: “Compact development contributes significantly to reducing emissions.” It’s how we provide the homes people need without worsening sprawl and pushing people to live in areas at high climate risk. Great plenary at @yimbytown.bsky.social!
It's time for East Providence to catch up with our neighbors and allow backyard chickens.
Tell the City Council to pass this common-sense ordinance! 🩵🐓🐥
Show your support:
🗓️ Sept 16, 6pm
📍 145 Taunton Ave.
Tell the City Council to pass this common-sense ordinance! 🩵🐓🐥
Show your support:
🗓️ Sept 16, 6pm
📍 145 Taunton Ave.
September 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It's time for East Providence to catch up with our neighbors and allow backyard chickens.
Tell the City Council to pass this common-sense ordinance! 🩵🐓🐥
Show your support:
🗓️ Sept 16, 6pm
📍 145 Taunton Ave.
Tell the City Council to pass this common-sense ordinance! 🩵🐓🐥
Show your support:
🗓️ Sept 16, 6pm
📍 145 Taunton Ave.
Check out @jimpimentel.bsky.social's letter to the editor on how there's more to be done to make ADUs a truly viable housing option for EP residents.
We encourage you to read the letter & join the discussion on how we can create more housing options for all:
reportertoday.com/eastproviden...?
We encourage you to read the letter & join the discussion on how we can create more housing options for all:
reportertoday.com/eastproviden...?
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September 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Check out @jimpimentel.bsky.social's letter to the editor on how there's more to be done to make ADUs a truly viable housing option for EP residents.
We encourage you to read the letter & join the discussion on how we can create more housing options for all:
reportertoday.com/eastproviden...?
We encourage you to read the letter & join the discussion on how we can create more housing options for all:
reportertoday.com/eastproviden...?