Direct Action For Rights And Equality

Join us for a powerful community conversation bringing organizers, advocates, and impacted leaders together under one roof. 📅 March 3rd, 2026⏰ 6PM–8PM📍 Art by Ariel Cruz249 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Moderated by Ms. Jesse Andrews (Women With A Vision / Weber Renew) Featuring voices from across Rhode Island movements:✨ Brandon Robinson – Stop Torture RI, Clean Slate RI✨ Melonie Perez – DARE, Clean Slate RI✨ Wendy Thomas – Voices of Homelessness / Mathewson St Church✨ Jacqueline Mercado – Voices of Homelessness✨ Denise Tasker – Black and Pink (Board Member) & AIDS Care Ocean State This is a space to talk policy, power, and what’s at stake in 2026. Community-led. Movement-centered. Real conversation. Pull up. Bring a friend. Be part of the dialogue.

For 40 years, DARE has been organizing for justice, dignity, and community power. Now we’re building the foundation for the next 40. Why monthly sustainers matter:✨ Organizers can respond quickly to crises✨ Campaigns don’t stall waiting for grants✨ Impacted community members lead✨ Our doors stay open year-round✨ Grassroots power stays independent This is how movements survive. Join the 40 for 40 Movement:40 Years. 40 Sustainers. $40 a Month. Be part of the foundation that keeps DARE steady and strong.🔗 Donate at: https://tinyurl.com/40for40forDARE

Get ready for a night of fun, food, and celebration at DARE’s Red & White Dinner Party! Join Direct Action for Rights & Equality (DARE) for an evening filled with delicious dining, lively entertainment, and great company—all while supporting a powerful community cause. Dress to impress in your best red and white outfit and get ready to dance the night away! This event is your chance to connect with community members, enjoy a festive atmosphere, and celebrate DARE’s ongoing work for justice and equality. Event Details:📅 Date: February 28🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Location: DARE, 340 Lockwood Street, Providence, RI Tickets:🎟️ $20 in advance | $25 at the doorYou can purchase tickets online athttps://givebutter.com/DARERedWhiteParty2026 or scan the QR code above. Dinner and entertainment are included, so come hungry and ready to have a great time! For more information or questions, contact Melonie at 401-291-0465.

Join us for an evening of community, art, and action as we raise money to keep people out of jail and with their families. 📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Art by Ariel Cruz 249 Main St, Pawtucket, RI Our Community Court Debt Fund is 100% grassroots-funded and helps community members pay restitution, probation fees, and home confinement costs — preventing incarceration simply because someone can’t afford to pay. 🎟 $40 in advance | $50 at the door 🔗 Get tickets: https://givebutter.com/CCDFF2026 ✨ TV raffle + other raffle items ✨ Community vibes ✨ Powerful movement building When we come together, we break cycles of debt and incarceration. Wear your DARE gear, bring a friend, and help us build real justice in Rhode Island. 💜

DARE is looking for passionate volunteers to help us bring powerful stories, voices, and ideas to life. If you have skills in audio editing, sound design, or recording, this is your chance to make an impact and be part of something meaningful. 📞 Call Melonie at (401) 291-0465📧 Email melonie@daretowin.org Let’s make something unforgettable — together. ✊🔥

Want to help change Rhode Island’s unjust criminal justice system? Join DARE’s Behind the Walls Committee — a group of dedicated people fighting for prison and criminal justice reform. 💜 What we do:✅ Write to incarcerated people✅ Help with expungements & court costs✅ Support with probation/home confinement fees✅ Provide court support✅ Build community for successful re-entry 📅 Meetings: Every Wednesday, 6–8 PM📍 Location: DARE, 340 Lockwood St, Providence 📞 Contact Melonie: 401-291-0465📧 Email: melonie@daretowin.org Let’s fight for change — together.