Direct Action For Rights And Equality

Organizing low-income families in communities of color for social, economic, and political justice since 1986.

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Mothers day Brunch

Join us on Saturday, May 9th, for a Mother’s Day Brunch. 340 Lockwood St, Providence, RI 02907Everyone is welcome and childcare will be provided!
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401 Gives 2025

April 1-2, 2025.  Help support our work as we are feeling the national chaos on the local level right here in our community. CLICK READ MORE BELOW TO DONATE TO DARE 
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Grupo de mujeres y miembros no binarios de DARE

¡Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar nuestro nuevo grupo de mujeres y miembros no binarios! Este grupo se centra en personas BIPOC y discutirá temas que van desde la autoestima y el cuidado personal hasta defendernos a nosotros mismos en el sistema médico y establecer límites claros. Tuvimos nuestra primera reunión el fin de semana pasado y nos reuniremos cada dos semanas, los domingos a la 1 p.m. Comuníquese con Deb para registrarse: 401-291-7980
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DARE Women and Nonbinary Members’ Group

We’re so excited to announce our new Women and Nonbinary Members’ Group! This group centers BIPOC people and will discuss topics ranging from self-esteem and self-care to advocating for ourselves in the medical system and setting clear boundaries. We had our first meeting last weekend and will be meeting every other week, Sundays at 1 PM. Contact Deb to sign up: 401-291-7980
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DARE Men's Group A space for support, growth, and community between our male identified men UPDATED 1.30.25
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Introducing Our New Men’s Group!

We’re really excited to announce our new DARE Men’s Group, centering our BIPOC and formerly incarcerated members! 
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DARE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2025
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DARE Leadership Institute

1-2 times a year we offer a free weekly class to members called DARE Leadership Institute! Leadership development is a crucial part of our work. If you’re interested in getting involved with our organizing, we encourage you to attend DLI. Classes start March 2025 and are taught by staff, Board members, and past graduates of DLI. This year we’re excited to offer two new classes on healthy communication and conflict resolution. 
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Soul food Dinner fundraiser

Direct Action for Rights and Equality’s Soul Food Dinner Fundraiser! Feb. 15th 5-7pm at Dare. To get tickets CLICK HERE ONLY $15 per plate!
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Nov. 15th Court Debt Fund Fundraiser

WHERE: ART BY ARIEL CRUZ 249 MAIN ST PAWTUCKET, RI 02860 Our Grassroot Fundraised Court Debt Fund is running low and we need your help ...
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THA Launches Rent Stabilization for Providence

Join DARE’s Tenants and Homeowners Association and the Coalition for Rent Stabilization in Providence tomorrow at City Hall, 5 PM as we announce a city-wide ...
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Stand with Palestine 10/21

Hold our government accountable for the racist lies, the weapons, the money, the explicit, hateful support for the ongoing mass murder of the Palestinian people! ...
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Tea with Noelle Hanrahan, 10/15

Join us for tea with Noelle Hanrahan, founder and director of Prison Radio and longtime organizer in the fight to free Mumia Abu-Jamal. Shout out ...
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BLACK AUGUST 8/19

Join us for this year’s Black August celebration and workshop at DARE! 
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He’s Outta Here!

Celebrate Christopher Samih-Rotondo this Saturday, 6/3 at Revival Brewery, 7-11 PM, and Anusha’s transition into the Interim Director position! We’d love to see you at ...
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5/18 DAY OF ACTION FOR CAROL + BAIL ON 32

Ways to support this action: 1. SHOW UP for the rally at 3 PM and organize your workplace, church, mosque, synagogue, temple, community, family, neighbors, etc. ...
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Stop the Expansion of Police Terror

Stop the expansion of police terror in our communities!! Atlanta residents are fighting the construction of Cop City, a massive police training complex that includes ...
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Soul Food Dinner Fundraiser

Soul Food Dinner Fundraiser! Saturday, November 5th4-7 pm at DARE $15 per plate, which includes:Chicken or Pork, 2 sides and a dessert.Sides Options: potato salad, ...
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Superman Won’t Save Us Action

1 in 3 Rhode Islanders can’t afford rent and 1,318 people are unhoused. If we don’t stand up to greedy developers and politicians, who will? ...
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35th Anniversary Event Sponsors!

Check out our 35th Anniversary Celebration Sponsors! To become an event sponsor, contact Christopher: crotondo@daretowin.org
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Court Debt Fund Open To Public

Imagine being incarcerated and getting paid $0.50 a day.  Upon your release, you’re required to pay off hundreds or thousands in court debt that you ...
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