Past Events

Join us for DARE’s Back to School Celebration on Sunday, August 23, from 12:00–3:00 PM at 340 Lockwood St., Providence! Bring the whole family and enjoy:✂️ FREE Haircuts🪮 Hair Braiding🎨 Face Painting & Games🚒 Meet the Providence Fire Department🐴 Meet the Providence Police Mounted Unit🎉 And lots more fun! Whether you’re getting ready for the first day of school or just looking

Join DARE’s Women/Non-Binary Group, a space for healing, growth, support, and community. We strongly encourage formerly incarcerated women to join us as we build sisterhood and support one another on our journeys. Each month, we come together to discuss topics like:💗 Self-esteem💗 Toxic relationships💗 Women’s health💗 Mental health and stress💗 Money and finances💗 Suicide awareness💗 And

Join us as we celebrate the Day of Freedom and honor the strength, resilience, and joy of our community this Juneteenth weekend! ❤️💛💚🖤 📅 Saturday, June 20th⏰ 12PM – 4PM📍 DARE – 340 Lockwood St., Providence, RI Come through for:🎤 Guest Speakers🎶 Entertainment🍔 BBQ💈 Free Haircuts by HOPECUTZ🛍️ Vendors✨ Community, Reflection & Joy Juneteenth is

On March 31st, DARE is participating in 401Gives—a statewide day of giving to support organizations making real change in our communities. ✨ Your donation goes directly toward:• Supporting community meetings with food & beverages• Sending letters to incarcerated individuals• Training and building up grassroots leaders Every dollar helps us continue organizing for justice, dignity, and real change

Join us for a night of community, connection, and celebration as we come together to support the work of DARE 💜 ✨ Dinner and entertainment provided! ✨ 📅 Saturday, April 4th, 2026🕕 6PM – 9PM📍 DARE340 Lockwood St, Providence, RI 🎟️ Get your tickets:https://givebutter.com/dare-welcome-spring Every ticket helps support grassroots organizing and the fight for justice in our communities. Come celebrate

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

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

Join us for an evening of community, art, and action as we raise money to keep people out of jail and with their families. 📅 Friday, April 17th, 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

Join us for our beloved annual Holiday Card Writing Party! Each year, we come together as a community to share warmth, connection, and solidarity by sending thoughtful holiday messages to people inside the ACI. Whether you’re a longtime participant or joining us for the first time, this event is a meaningful way to spread hope,