[Summit] Local & City-Wide News from the Elmwood & S, Providence Crime Watch

Sat Feb 29 07:00:01 UTC 2020

   - Weekly Crime Report (Week 8), 
   - Police Academy, 
   - Bikes, 
   - S Elmwood Neighborhood Association, 
   - Elmwood & South Providence Neighborhood Crime Watch, 
   - Coronavirus, 
   - Cranston St. Armory, 
   - Allens Avenue waste transfer project,
   - Roger Williams Park, 
   - What's Happening, 
   - Recycle-A-Bike, 
   - Atty-Gen.
   - Volunteer, Grants, Contests & Fellowships, 
   - Updates, 
   - Go Green, 
   - Climate Map, 
   - Climate Justice, 
   - Safety Tips & Hotlines

Highlights of the Week… 
The City of Providence is Recruiting Police Officers
The Providence Police Department is a state and nationally accredited law enforcement agency with a strong community-oriented policing philosophy.  The deadline to apply and join the PPD team is March 14th. To apply, please visit: Providence Police Academy | jobs.providenceri.gov

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March Repair-A-Bike
Mondays and Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 pmRepair-A-Bike is a hands-on 6-session, 18-hour course in which we completely overhaul a whole bicycle. Curious to see the ball bearings inside your hub and headset? Wondering how cable tension improves derailleur performance when you're shifting? Take this class and find out! Absolutely no mechanics experience required.See dates and buy tickets through Eventbrite.Full and partial scholarships available -- email chelsea at recycleabike.org.

Featured Organization of the Week...

South Elmwood Neighborhood Association (SENA)
The South Elmwood Neighborhood Association, formed in the mid-1980s, has a mission is to improve the neighborhood and better the lives of its residents. SENA organizes an annual neighborhood clean up in the spring. SENA frequently petitions the city and state governments for better services. Calming traffic and safe pedestrian crossings in the neighborhood and on Elmwood Avenue have been a priority. The results: a successful car traffic calming on the eastern section of Hamlin Street and, recently, initiated a traffic study on the lower section of Elmwood Avenue which will result in a crosswalk installation at Spooner Street in 2020. And, a crosswalk signal beacon may be installed at Carlisle Street to safeguard pedestrians crossing to reach a bus shelter on the other side of Elmwood. South Elmwood, the southernmost neighborhood in the city, is home to Roger Williams Park and Roger Williams Park Zoo and two restaurants; LaRoca (Elmwood & Hamlin St.) and Glorious (Elmwood and Spooner St.). The neighborhood is bisected by Elmwood Avenue which is a state road and divided again by the Route 10 overpass.SENA meet frequently on the first Monday of the month, 7:00 pm at the Centro Cristiano de Adoracion Church at 1220 Elmwood Avenue. 
For more information on SENA, contact: Al Jeffries at oligomer at earthlink.net
Weekly Crime Report...  2/17/20 - 2/23/20 (Week 8)
>From time to time, due to a variety of reasons, the crime report is not issued or is issued after the usual Friday send date. Both districts 2 and 3 are reported as they are both under Lt. Barros' command and, if you look at the map below, the districts abut and overlap. 
Car Post
21 – Elmwood22 – Upper South Providence23 – Lower South Providence24 – Elmwood31 – South Elmwood32 – Reservoir33 – Washington Park

District 2
Shots Fired:
·         None 

Violent Crime:
·          (22)  On 2/17 at 1509 hours a female victim reported that she was assaulted in a parking lot on Prairie Ave. with a blunt object by a person known to her. 
Breaking and Entering:
·         None
Good Police Work:
·         On 2/14 at 1828 hours dispatch broadcast a BOLO for armed home invasion suspects from Cranston who possibly fled into Providence.  A District 2 officer located the vehicle traveling on Pontiac Ave. towards Cranston.  The suspect was apprehended was turned over to Cranston P.D. 
·         On 2/15 there was a report of a robbery at knife point at Broad/Glenham.  Detectives investigated and drafted an arrest warrant for a suspect.  On 2/16 a District 3 officer apprehended the suspect who was standing on a porch on Whitmarsh St.   
·         2/18 at 1235 hours District 2 officers were conducting a car stop on Elmwood Ave. when they were flagged down for a robbery in progress at the Providence Deli Mart.  They ran over to the store where the clerk was in front attempting to detain a suspect.  The suspect was taken into custody and charged by detectives with assault with intent to commit specified felonies.

District 3
Shots Fired:
·         None  

Violent Crime:
·          None  
Breaking and Entering:
·           None

Elmwood and South Providence Neighborhood Crime Watch (ESPNCW)
Started in 2012, ESPNCW works with community members, city and elected officials and neighborhood stakeholders to address crime, safety and quality of life concerns in Police District 2. A member of Providence Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (PCNA), ESPNCW partners with other neighborhoods to address city-wide concerns.ESPNCW meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month hosted by the Greater Providence YMCA on the 6th floor of the St. Jos Building on Peace Street. Attend the next meeting to discuss concerns with the commander of Police District 2, Lt. James Barros, who presents a crime report for the month.It's a great way to meet your neighbors and join into the ongoing conversations about crime, safety and quality of life.6th Floor (YMCA) St. Josephs Hospital Building, 20 Peace Street  (Enter via the security office doors on the side of the building)  All are welcome.Next meeting: Wednesday March 25 6:00 pm, all are invited.For more information, contact Doug Victor, Chair at doug.crimewatch at gmail.com  
In the News… 
Coronavirus... from Senator Jack Reed’s Office

Public health experts recommend preparedness over panic when it comes to the coronavirus. Right now, the coronavirus is mainly overseas, but in our interconnected world, experts predict we will see it spread in the U.S.
Here's what you can do: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people take cautionary steps such as getting a flu vaccine, regularly washing your hands and taking everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of germs, stockpiling three days' worth of food and water as you would for any potential disaster, and seeking medical care if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms. More information from the CDC about the coronavirus can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html 

Cranston Street Armory
Exciting news from the Cranston Street Armory Steering Committee: A Request for Proposals (RFP) for the reuse of the historic West End building has been released! Reponses are due June 12, but a pre-bid meeting will be held for interested respondents on Tuesday, March 17. If you’re interested in learning more, visit:  Cranston Street Armory 

The momentum Against a New Waste Transfer Station is Building  
Sign the Petition against Allens Providence, LLC Waste Transfer Station
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Opposition To Pollution Plant Likely To Adversely Affect The Environment In Providence, RI
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ecoRI covers the latest... Coalition Building Against Allens Avenue Waste Facility — ecoRI News

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Coalition Building Against Allens Avenue Waste Facility — ecoRI News

PROVIDENCE — A formidable and diverse opposition movement is growing against a proposed waste-processing and tra...
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Related: The Brown Daily Herald writes about Asthma... Childhood asthma burdens Providence’s low-income communities

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Childhood asthma burdens Providence’s low-income communities

Clara Gutman Argemí

In November 2018, Mónica Huertas’ daughter, a pre-school student, was discharged from Hasbro Children’s Hospital...
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Want to Door Knock?
On Foot or Virtually to Inform Neighbors, Friends and Family 
Flyers in English and Spanish in attachment
Download all attachments as a zip file   
   - Transfer station Flyer spanish.pdf344.7kB
   - Transfer station Flyer English PDF.pdf253.7kB

Want to get involved? 
Contact your City Council person to express your views.
Write a letter in opposition to: City Planning Commission, 444 Westminster Street, Providence, RI  02903 Report... If you see something, say something.   If you smell something, say something.   
First, call the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Hotline: 222-1360 & after hours 222-3070 wwww.dem.ri.gov/contact/If it is an emergency, call 911Second, contact any and all of the following to ensure of the problem:   
   - Your City Council, State Senator and State representative
   - Federal: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hotline: 1-800–424-8802 www.epa.gov > home > epa-hotlines
   - Rhode Island: Governor’s Office: 222- 2080 www.governor.ri.gov/contact/email.php
   - Providence: Center for City Services: call or text 311 www.providenceri.gov > contact
   -                      Mayor's Office Providence: 421-4440 www.providenceri.gov/mayor
   - Cranston: Call the Mayor's Office: 461-1000 www.cranstonri.com/contact.php

What’s Happening...
Roger Williams Park Winter Wonder Days 
Visit Roger Williams Park Zoo for half-price admission daily through February 29 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Beginner Pilates

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Beginner Pilates series - Roger Williams Park

At the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Fitness in the Park returns for a winter session! In this 6-week beginner serie...
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Wednesdays in February from 5:15-6:00 PMIn this introductory series, learn to engage the breath, move with control and precision, and build strength in the core. Space is limited; pre-registration is requested.Dalrymple Boathouse 

Planetarium Shows

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Planetarium Show - Roger Williams Park

Enjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History’s dome theatre. The Zeiss projector casts images of st...
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Every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM. See a show of stars, planets, and constellations simulating the night sky.Museum of Natural History 
For more information, go to: Roger Williams Park - The People's Park of Providence, RI

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Roger Williams Park - The People's Park of Providence, RI

Roger Williams Park in Providence features 435 beautiful acres to explore, along with a wide range of activities...
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Saturday, February 29 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
It's About Our Kids - Community Forum
Providence Teachers Union  Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, 182 Thurbers AvenueEducators, students and families know what Providence schools need: LEARN, SHARE, and TAKE ACTION for the Providence schools.

8:30 - The Schools Providence Children Deserve

   - Maribeth Calabro, Providence Teachers Union
   - S. Kwesi Rollins, Institute for Educational Leadership

          10:00 - Bargaining with the Community for the Common Good

Randi Weingarten, AFT President

11:00 - Investing in Our Schools, Students, and Communities

   - Ron Beaupre, Pawtucket Teachers Alliance
   - Tina Collins, United Federation of Teachers
   - Jessica Tang, Boston Teachers Union

LUNCH PROVIDED

12:30 - Supporting English Language Learners in and out of the ClassroomKristina Robertson, Administrator of English Learner Services, Roseville Area Schools (MN)
1:15 - Feedback Forum: Setting Priorities, Taking Action
2:45 - Next StepsRegister Here: It's About Our Kids - Community Forum

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It's About Our Kids - Community Forum

Educators, students and families know what Providence schools need. Join us on Sat., Feb. 29 to learn innovative...
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Saturday, February 29, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Gallery Night Providence 2020 Kick-Off
Sprout RI, 166 Valley StreetFree and Open to the PublicOur annual Gallery Night Providence season kick-off event at Sprout! This party will include a raffle and silent auction to introduce our 24th season of Gallery Night! Make sure you save the date! This season the GNP Headquarters is newly relocating to the Graduate Hotel in the heart of downtown Providence.RSVP on Facebook.

Sunday, March 1 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Providence Flea
Waterfire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street
A delightful must experience with something for everyone. The Waterfire Arts Center is the perfect venue for this market which is packed with artisans, makers, vintage vendors, baked goods, food trucks, live music, movies and more.   

Tuesday, March 3  5:00 pm
Divine Providence: The Rebirth of an American City
Wexford Building, 225 Dyer Street, Providence
Get ready to be energized and inspired! Providence is the city that moves rivers and highways... what's next for our city? Join the Providence Foundation, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, and the Providence Preservation Society for a cocktail reception and screening of Divine Providence: The Rebirth of an American City. Screening begins at 5:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public, with advanced registration required.
Register Here

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Divine Providence Screening

A screening and discussion of the film by Salvatore Mancini
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Tuesday, March 3  7:00 - 9:30 pm
Getting Paid to Talk, Making Money with Your Voice
Sprout RI, 166 Valley Street
While it started as a small community with limited opportunities, today the world of Voice Over has expanded into what might best be described as a Universe of Opportunity. Whether you’ve been told you have a great voice, use effective communication in a current profession, or perhaps you’re eager to start down an exciting road with developing possibilities…this workshop is a great first step for anyone interested in learning about the growing field of voice over. This is Getting Paid to Talk, by Voice Coaches. $40 Tickets. Register to attend.

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Providence- Getting Paid to Talk, Making Money with Your Voice

Theater event in Providence, RI by Voice Coaches on Tuesday, March 3 2020
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Wednesday, March 4th  5:00 pm
Access to Opportunity Event
Doorley Municipal Building, 444 Westminster Street 1st floor
Come join us at the first meet and greet between consultants and City directors. This opportunity will allow you to interact and engage in an informative conversation with city department directors. It will be a unique occasion for your office to learn more about the city procurement process, and the great things that we offer and do in our city, for minority owned businesses. This event is proudly sponsored by Mayor Elorza.
Kindly let Grace Diaz know if you have any questions, are planning to attend or looking to have a table to display your business information. Please RSVP via email at gdiaz at providenceri.gov  

Wednesday, March 4  6:00 pm
RI Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) Organizing Meeting
Nonviolence Institute, 265 Oxford St., Providence, RI
Join in the discussions to support gun sense. Dinner will be served.

Thursday, March 5  6:00 pm  
Avenue Concept Artist Talk: Richard Goulis  
The Avenue Concept, 304 Lockwood Street   
The Artist Talk series begins again for 2020 with artists Richard Goulis and David Boyajian, both of whom currently have works on display as part of our Downtown Public Sculpture program. Internationally-renowned muralist Gaia, who created 2018's monumental "Still Here," will also return to Providence for a special conversation.More info...

Friday, March 6  6:00 pm
International Women's Day Celebration
City Hall
Please join the Providence City Council, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, & SISTA FIRE RI for our Third Annual Celebration of International Women's Day. We will have vendors, food, as well as a space for women to talk about the SHERO's who have impacted their lives. Keynote speakers will be Ms. Henrietta White-Holder and Ms. Marlena Rodrigues. In addition there will be an exhibit by the Providence City Archives on display in the Alderman's Chamber. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information please contact, Stephanie Jourdain at Sjourdain at providenceri.gov & Shawndell Burney-Speaks at sburneyspeaks at providenceri.gov or go to http://bit.ly/IWDC2020
To RSVP click the link: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/International-Women-s-Day.html?soid=1131273382664&aid=HsslFEigcIw

Recycle-A-Bike Hosts Open Shops 

Tuesdays 3:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 - 3:00 pm 
 1911 Westminster St in Olneyville Square
For more information, go to: www.recycleabike.org or call 401-525-1822

Southside Neighborhood Associations…
Elmwood Neighborhood Association
The Elmwood Neighborhood Association (ENA) has produced a helpful reference guide which includes a list of neighborhood action groups and contacts, city and state information, ways to green your
life, how to recycle correctly, tips on preventing and reporting crime.
ENA is a strong and diverse community network for sharing information, connecting neighbors, fostering civic engagement and advocating for a safe and healthy quality of life for all residents.
ENA seeks positive change by partnering with organizations and governmental agencies in order to promote sustainable and healthy neighborhood development and fostering open and respectful dialogue about issues affecting residents.
Follow ENA on Facebook: ElmwoodPVD/. To subscribe to ENA mailings, please email Karen at Karen_ena at earthlink.net

South Providence Neighborhood Association
Formed in December of 2015, the South Providence Neighborhood Association (SPNA) brings members of the South Providence community together to organize, inform and empower its local residents, businesses and organizations while at the same time facilitating meaningful dialogue and long-term partnerships. 
SPNA envisions a community that values inclusiveness, sustainability, awareness, investment, and active involvement in South Providence, and where carefully planned social, economic, and physical development promote a safe, multi-cultural, diverse, vibrant, and prosperous neighborhood.
SPNA holds monthly regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, except for August during which no meetings are held. It holds Special Meetings to accommodate other topics and additional meeting requests that cannot be held during its regular meetings.

Washington Park Association (WPA)
WPA coalesced in 2015 after neighbors rallied to express concerns over the violence at a local nightclub that resulted in a death. The focus of the group
is to improve the quality of life for residents by addressing safety, crime, pollution, noise, zoning and other issues in this part of the city bordering Roger
Williams Park to Narragansett Bay, north to Public Street and south to the Cranston line.
WPA champions neighborhood improvement through advocacy, community organizing, and grassroots efforts that seek solutions. Their motto is
“Working together with our neighbors”.
Recently, WPA has been in the lead, along with Councilman Pedro Espinal, to challenge the Allens Providence, LLC in their bid to bring in a waste
transfer business onto the corner of Thurbers & Allens Avenue. WPA meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 6:00 pm, at the Washington Park Community Center. All are welcome. Linda Perri is chair. She can
be reached at bettylinda at aol.com Follow WPA on facebook at Washington Park Association https://www.facebook.com/Washington-Park-Association-867275230061220/ 

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Southside Neighborhood groups include:
Elmwood and South Privdience Crime Watch (ESPNCW)
Elmwood Neighborhood Association (ENA)
Washington Park Association (WPA)  For information about meeting times and activities, contact Linda Perry at bettylinda at aol.com 
South Providence Neighborhood Association (SPNA)
Reservoir Triangle Association
South Elmwood Neighborhood Association
Trinity Square Together
Many of these groups are part of a city-wide neighborhood group called the Providence Coalition of Neighborhood Associations

Attorney General's Office, Gun Violence Action…
RI Attorney General's Office on Broad Street
693 Broad Street Office
Open Wednesdays 12:00 - 4:30 pm and Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Getting spam robo calls? Report them to the the AG's Office. Data makes a difference in efforts to curb this practice in Rhode Island. The Office of the Attorney General has
a broad mission - public safety, environmental protection, open government, consumer and worker protection, and more.
Elmwood and South Providence neighborhood window safety placards are now available at the office.
Check out their website: www.riag.ri.go

Want to Volunteer?...

Roger Williams Park Seeking Stormwater Volunteers
The new Providence Stormwater Innovation Center, headquartered at Roger Williams Park, seeks volunteers for regular water quality monitoring beginning this spring.  

AARP RI

RI's state chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons has all kinds of volunteer possibilities to promote a better quality of life for people over 50 and their families.
Want to support AARP's efforts via legislative advocacy, fraud watch, tax aide, driver safety or assist with community event?
Contact Darlene Reza Rossi at drezarossi at aarp.org or 866-542-8170

Save The Bay

SPRING CLEANUPS: Check out Save the Bay’s spring cleanup calendar 
There are lots of events ready for signup. Great project for individual volunteers, families, and teams. 

Grants, Contests, Camps and Fellowships…
Steel Yard Youth Summer Camps
Are you a young person looking to get your hands dirty and do something creative this summer? Sign-up for a Youth Summer Camp at The Steel Yard! Our camps are week-long day programs instructed by professional artists who work in the field! Each camp offers educational workshops & studio time in a real working industrial shop for folks ages 14 – 18. Scholarships and sliding scale tuition available. Read more: thesteelyard.org

Bradford Scholarships
Bradford Scholarships will be granted to students "without reference to excellence in scholarship, but rather preferring those unable to obtain other aid; considering only diligence in the pursuit of education as manifested by regularity of attendance at school exercises, punctuality, cooperation with teachers, aid to indigent parents, work outside school hours, and willingness to make personal sacrifices.”The deadline for students to apply is March 20thApplication can be found here:  https://providence.novuscms.com/edward-hickling-bradford-scholarship-application.aspx

Rhode Island Foundation (RIF) Community Grant 2020
Does your organization have a project that builds social networks among neighbors, enhances the role of shared public spaces, or shares traditions with community members? Your community-making effort may qualify for an up to $10,000 Community Grant. Deadline to apply is March 13.
For more information, go to: https://rifoundation.org or call 401-274-4564

Avenue Concept Mural Residencies 2020
Accepting Proposals until Sunday, March 8

The call for entries is open for AC’s 2020 Mural Public Art program.They're looking for artists 18 and older who are located within 90 minutes of Providence for three different mural residencies. Your vision could come to life on the front or rear of the historic Providence National Bank facade in Downtown or the front of Avenue HQ in South Providence. Apply now...  

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Nurtures and Supports Public Art Ecosystems in Providence Rhode Island
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RI Department of Education (RIDE) Contests:
Extraordinary Women: Statewide Poster Contest
Rhode Island students are invited to participate in a statewide poster contest celebrating extraordinary women in Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns. Students will select a woman from their community and demonstrate her leadership and community commitment in a three-panel display board. Winning entries will be displayed at the Rhode Island State House.

Shall Not Be Denied: Statewide Essay Contest
All Rhode Island 7th and 8th grade students are invited to participate in a state-wide essay contest inspired by the passage of the 19th amendment: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.
Essays may address topics such as: why voting matters; present-day barriers to voting; reasons for low voter turnout; or advocacy more generally. State-wide winner(s) will receive a cash prize and will be invited to read their essays aloud during an event at the Rhode Island State House.
PVD Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT) Project Fund
Through awards ranging from $500 - $4,000, The City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism supports projects that advance cultural access and equity, foster transformation, and demonstrate relevance and responsiveness. ACT also funds some small projects (under $500) with Micro Grants on a rolling basis.
The deadlines to apply for Project Fund grants are 11:59 PM on:
March 15 (for grant activities between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021) and
September 15 (for grant activities between January 1 and June 30, 2021)
All applicants must contact Special Projects Manager, Micah Salkind, at msalkind at providenceri.gov or 401-680-5774 to discuss their application prior to its submission.
To submit a proposal, go to https://artculturetourism.com/project-fund-arts/ 

Census Grants Available
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering grants to local organizations through the Rhode Island Census Fund to encourage participation in the 2020 Census. Those activities should focus specifically on increasing
census response rates in communities that have been historically under-counted or are vulnerable to an under-count in 2020.
 For more information on the 2020 Census grants, visit: rifoundation.org/censusgrants

Take a Survey…

Cultural Plan 2020: Creative Providence Online Survey
Take the Creative Providence Online Survey to help shape the design of upcoming community meetings and planning efforts that will begin later this fall into the new year.
The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete: Creative Providence Online Survey
Providence Public Library Community Survey
Providence Public Library is interested in hearing from community members across RI for whom English is not their primary language. PPL is in the process of developing
a strategic plan for the organization and your input is crucial. Your responses to this survey are anonymous.
For more info, visit: https://www.provlib.org/

Important Updates and Resources...

City Walk
Conceived as a walking connection between India Point Park on the Eastside and Roger Williams Park on the Southside has received a lot of attention and has expanded into a plan to create city-wide Urban Trail system.
Phase 1: Clifford, Pine and Friendship... paid with city funds
Phase 2 Broad Street… $1.7M budget with construction this April – August
Visit the project website to see the details and sign up for the email list: http://www.providenceri.gov/planning/citywalk

Hope Point Tower (Fane) Update
The Fane Organization filed its obligatory tax-treaty application on November 26 along with a non-refundable filing fee to the city for $205,575 prior to the December 1 deadline. The developer now has until October 2020 to file construction and operating permits with the I-195 Redevelopment District. Building Bridges continues to pursue legal action against the tower. The  lawsuit that challenges the legality of the
city council vote to not comply with the Comprehensive Plan is moving forward. Judge Stern has read all the briefs and determined there were no questions. 
Superman Building
State Leaders in discussion about saving the Superman Building.
Read about the building and the plan here: https://upriseri.com/2020-01-24-mike-fink/ 
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/06/metro/ri-leaders-discussing-options-saving-superman-building/

PVD Arts, Culture and Tourism (ACT) Resources:

Want to film or do a photo shoot in PVD? - CLICK HEREWant to host a public event in PVD? - CLICK HEREWant to realize a public art project in PVD? - CLICK HEREList your event for free on ArtsNowRI! - CLICK HEREReports & Publications - CLICK HEREWant to apply for a grant? - CLICK HERE

To Receive RIDOT Communication UpdatesThe easiest way to share is by going to this page: State of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Department of Transportation

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.Click on the “Project Updates” section, and choose the option to “Sign Up Today!”   

Go Green, Go Nature, Health, Climate and Racial Justice…

Providence Green Schoolyards
Advocate for a school near you by contacting your elected officials
In 2020-2021, the City of Providence will dedicate $2.5M to developing Green Schoolyards at 4-6 Providence public schools around the city. This work is included in the City of Providence 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan. The schools have not yet been identified, but will be prioritized based on need, school demand and other factors.Green Schoolyards are multi-functional school grounds designed for and by the school community that offer places for students, teachers, parents and community members to play, learn, explore and grow. Green Schoolyards can include outdoor classrooms, native gardens, storm water capture, traditional play equipment, nature play areas, vegetable gardens, trails, trees and more. Later this year, the Healthy Communities Office will release the Providence Green Schoolyard Guide to help school communities transform their school grounds into a Green Schoolyard. This work is supported by the National League of Cities and the Children and Nature Network.  

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Climate Action News
Click here for the latest edition of Climate News, a newsletter Senator Whitehouse circulates every week to colleagues in the Senate and constituents.
Providence City Health Dashboard
Want to learn more about health in Providence? Check out the City Health Dashboard, which includes metrics such as cardiovascular disease and life expectancy. You can
use an interactive map and learn more about each metric.
For more info, go to: http://www.providenceri.gov/providence-online-mapping-dashboard/
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Climate Change Program
Puts out an informative monthly virtual newsletter. To sign up, go to: http://eepurl.com/cQeLOj

Green Justice Zones Coming to ProvidenceThe city’s Green Justice Zones — Olneyville and South Providence — are being formed in conjunction with the $220 million Capital Improvement Plan signed by Mayor Jorge Elorza in early January. These zones, which “seek to achieve health equity, improve quality of life, and climate resilience in frontline communities," are also included in last year’s Climate Justice Plan. The goal is to make sure the people who live in these areas have a voice and are heard. Creation of Providence’s Green Justice Zones Underway — ecoRI News

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Creation of Providence’s Green Justice Zones Underway — ecoRI News

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Climate and Health in the News
 Preparing for Hot Weather in a Cold State. Health & Climate Solutions Blog. January 24, 2020.

Local author’s acclaimed book on climate change is focus of Reading Across R.I. Providence Journal. January 24, 2020.

Racist Housing Practices from the 1930s Linked to Hotter Neighborhoods Today. National Public Radio, January 14, 2020.

Unhealthy Temperature: Rethinking Public Health as Climate Changes. 41⁰N, Fall 2019.

Northeast’s coastal counties are warming faster than their neighbors. The Atlantic may be why. Newportri.com, December 2019.

Ticking Bomb: Climate Crisis Increases R.I. Lyme Disease Cases. EcoRI News, January 8, 2020.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Climate Change Program puts out an informative monthly virtual newsletter. To sign up, go to: http://eepurl.com/cQeLOj

Garden Space Available: Accepting Applications
African Alliance of Rhode Island
Grow in your backyard or in a Providence Garden at Bami Farm in Johnston. AARI can provide technical assistance, safe soil.
Want to grow to sell? Pop up market schedule in Providence TBA.
AARI is seeking two people to train as bee-keeper at Bami Farm. Volunteers are needed to assist in planning for the 2020 Pop Up Markets and more.
 Safe soil is available through AARI. See flyer attached. For more information: info at africanallianceri.org. or call 401-331-5535

Gardening... Want to grow your own vegetables?
To get on a waiting list for a plot in Southside Community Landtrust's gardens contact Andrew at 401-273-9419.
For a plot in Peace and Plenty Community Garden contact Doug at doug.crimewatch at gmail.com

Shop locally... Urban Greens
90 Cranston Street Open: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily

Health Equity Zone 02907
Check out this great initiative now in its first year by West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation (WEHDC): The link: https://health.ri.gov/programs/detail.php?pgm_id=156677
For more information on how you can be involved in the 02907 HEZ, contact Dominique Resendes at 401-453-3220 or dresendes at westelmwood.org

Groundwork RI Maps the Intersection of Housing, Climate and Race
What does race have to do with climate change? Which neighborhoods in Providence are at most risk from extreme heat and flooding? What can residents and
local government do to climate change resilient neighborhoods? To find out more, go to: 

Groundwork Rhode Island - Groundwork USA

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PVD Best Practices for Nightlife Establishments
The Providence Department of Public Safety has created this best practices guide is to provide nightlife establishments with guidelines for best practices for
conducting businesses that are city and resident friendly.
The link: 

Climate Justice Plan - PVD
The City of Providence has developed a climate justice action plan.
To familairize yourself with the plan, go to: Providence's Climate Justice Plan - City of Providence

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RI Department of Health (RIDOH) Monthly Newsletter
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Climate Change Program puts out an informative monthly virtual newsletter. To sign up, go to:
Program, Climate Change

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Rhode Island Foundation Racial Equity Training
RiF is offering free racial trainings the state to encourage learning and dialogue specifically around racial equity within the community. The Groundwater presentation series will be provided by the Racial Equity Institute, an alliance of trainers, organizers, and institutional leaders devoted to creating racially equitable organizations and systems.
The link: Racial Equity Trainings

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Winter, Cold and Snow Storm Resources…
City Ordinances Require Everyone to Clear Snow from Sidewalks. This Includes Businesses and bus stops.  
If you see sidewalks not cleared on Elmwood or Broad, call 311 to report to the Mayor's Center for City Services. 
Not clearing snow presents a serious safety issue in the Southside and many other parts of the city. 

For potholes, signs down and any other condition that compromises the livability of the Southside, call at 3-1-1, follow them on Twitter or download the smartphone app that has been downloaded 10,000 times by neighbors like you from the Apple App Store or Google Play!  
Emergency Food for Providence Youth Program...  
In an effort to secure access to food during inclement weather for Providence youth, Mayor Elorza’s Office, the Healthy Communities Office, the Parks Department and the Department of Recreation partnered with provider Sodexo to create the Emergency Food for Providence Youth Program. This is a first-of-its-kind pilot initiative in Rhode Island and was designed to provide healthy, safe, and adequate food to Providence students most in need during unanticipated school closures. The City will offer a free snack and meal at recreation centers for youth 18 years old and under. Currently all recreation centers which openfrom 12:00PM-9:00PM and will serve a snack from 12:30PM-1:30PM and a meal from 4:30PM-6:30PM.

Non-emergency issues...
To report a non-emergency issues, download the PVD311 application on the Apple Store or Google Play or call 311.

Up-to-the-minute alerts and updates...
To receive up-to-the-minute alerts and updates, residents are encouraged to register for the CodeRED emergency notification system by visiting: Home - City of Providence

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Power outages...
Residents experiencing power outages should contact National Grid at 800-322-3223. Individuals are warned never to touch downed power lines and report downed lines to National Grid.

Emergencies... 
In the event of an emergency, dial 911 

Providence Warming Centers open during inclement weather... 

PEMA urges residents to check on family, the elderly, or others with functional needs to make sure they are safe during cod weather. 

For information on Warming Centers, visit: Providence Warming Centers - City of Providence

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Hotlines and Useful Information…   
   - Informational link to the city's web page describes the police districts and introduces the lieutenants in charge.
   - Our police district is PPD2 with four posts: 21, 22, 23 & 24: http://www.providenceri.gov/police/districts/
   - Report all emergencies 911
   - Report all suspicious activities 272-1111
   - National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  1-800-273-8255
   - Day One Sexual Assault Helpline:  1-800-494-8100
   - Reporting Child Abuse: www.dcyf.ri..gov   1-800-742-4453  or 1-800- RI-CHILD
   - Report hate crimes 877-342-7463
   - Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence:  www.ricadv.org
   - RI SPCA Animal Abuse Hotline: www.rispca.com   401-438-8150
   - To report potential environmental hazards go to https://www.demri.gov
   - RI Coalition Against Gun Violence: www.ricagv.org
   - To access social support and services (United Way Hotline) call 211.  https://www.unitedway..org/our-impact/featured-programs/2-1-1  
   - Next Door Urgent Alert: This tool helps PPD push out real-time, critical information area-wide, targeted to a specific service area, or neighborhood. Find out how you can ensure your Urgent Alert feature is active in case of an emergency: How to send an urgent alert

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And remember, Nextdoor and other social media platforms should not be considered a replacement for emergency-related requests. If you need immediate assistance, always call 911.Are you subscribed to Nextdoor urgent alerts?Remember, if something doesn't seem or feel right, it may not be. Do not second guess but call. Let the professionals decide. Unreported crime impacts us all.

Safety Tips…   
   - Winter is still  here but the days are lengthening. Spring is around the corner yet there still may be snow.  Make sure your sidewalks are shoveled for pedestrians and for mail/ parcel delivery.  
   - Always take extra care walking, biking and/or driving.  If walking, cross major streets at the crosswalks and wear lighter colored clothes.
   - Wearing darker colors makes it hard for drivers to see you. Use crosswalks and walk only when when you are signaled to do so. 
   - Make sure you lock all garage doors and leave nothing within sight inside your car. Prevention is the best defense.
   - Get a window CW placard to put in your window to give anyone pause to think about creating any mischief. They are available at the Crime Watch meetings and at the Attorney General's Office on Broad Street. 
   - Research and invest in a home/ apartment security system. Video doorbells are showing up in our neighborhood.
   - Leave nothing visible in your car that might attract a break in. Do not forget to lock your vehicle. 
   - Make certain all doors, including garage doors, are locked and windows are secured. 
   - Trash cans located under windows can serve as a boost up for burglars. Think about where you place your trash cans. 
   - Make special arrangements for the delivery of packages to your home, perhaps with a neighbor.. Package theft is all too common.
   - Install motion detector lights in critical areas, like driveways, back and side yards. 
   - Tips for tire and rim theft:
   - 1.  It is recommended that you purchase Tire locks and do not keep the key in your vehicle over night.  
   - 2.  If possible park your vehicle in a well lit areas and visible to the public. 
   - 3.  When you park turn your tires in, this makes it harder to remove the lug nuts. 
   - Report problems like broken sidewalks, potholes, graffiti, missing manhole covers, mattresses left on sidewalks, etc.. by calling 311. 
   - Download the App and take photos of things that need attention on your street: http://www.providenceri.gov/pvd-311/
   - If things in our neighborhood look uncared for or unattended to, they may be inviting more serious problems.
   - Pick up litter on your block.
   - We can all do our part to improve the Southside, our quality of life and increase everyone's safety.  
   - Get to know your neighbors and exchange contact information to create a stronger sense of community and social cohesiveness. 
   - Start a block watch effort.  Alert each other about suspicious activities on your block/street or if a crime has taken place. 
   - Attend your neighborhood association meetings.
   - Volunteer!

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