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Happy National Boss’s Day to our incredible Executive Director, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies!
Thank you for leading with compassion, vision, and purpose. We’re grateful for your inspiring leadership, dedication, and the difference you make every day at EPI and beyond!
We hit the cafeteria at RI College to get out the vote! 🗳️ We all deserve more money in our pockets and more time with the people who matter most, and no one should have to choose between their loved ones and a paycheck. Make your voice heard on Nov. 3. Be a #PaidLeaveVoter
We’re excited to welcome three new interns to EPI!
Nicole Beasley joins us as an MSW Intern from RIC, while Miora Andriamahefa and Valeria Gonzalez join as Policy & Research Interns from Brown’s Watson School.
We’re thrilled to have them on the team! 🎉
We all deserve more time with loved ones and financial security. People drive the economy, and policies should help families thrive.
We’re joining the #PaidLeaveVoter Days of Action because no one should have to choose between loved ones and a paycheck.
What does it cost to meet basic needs in Rhode Island?
EPI’s 2026 #RISN2026 breaks down the cost of housing, food, child care, health care & more.
People drive the economy, and when families can get beyond just making ends meet, Rhode Island thrives.
🔗 bit.ly/4rAb4Fm
💡 Free training for social workers, community health workers & organizations on navigating SNAP, Medicaid & other public benefits!
📅 Oct. 30 | 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Rhode Island College
3.0 CEUs available for social workers!
Space is limited. Register: bit.ly/2026benefitstraining
Today, Oct. 1, nearly 3,500 lawfully present immigrants in RI face losing Medicaid due to federal changes under OBBBA.
Those affected include refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.
The Providence Journal covered EPI’s 2026 Rhode Island Standard of Need presentation at our 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference.
Watch the full presentation: bit.ly/4rFRbgg
Thank you for joining EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference! We’re grateful to our MC, speakers, sponsors & everyone who attended.
There’s still time to support EPI during Giving Month and help advance economic security for Rhode Islanders: bit.ly/4bunuYM
Thank you to our People Power Partners for supporting EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!
We appreciate your support and commitment to our work.
Thank you to our Leadership, Impact, and Community Partners for supporting EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!
We’re grateful for your partnership and support.
Conference prep mode: ON!
We’re getting everything ready for EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference.
See you Monday!
For 20 years, EPI’s Rhode Island Standard of Need (RISN) has measured what it actually costs Rhode Islanders to meet their basic needs.
On Sept. 28, we’ll release the new 2026 RISN at EPI’s Annual Policy & Budget Conference.
Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK
In the final part of her conversation with @wpri12 12 News, EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh shares what to expect at our Sept. 28 Policy & Budget Conference.
Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK
How are federal policy changes affecting Rhode Islanders?
In Part 2 of her conversation with @wpri12 News, EPI Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies discusses changes to SNAP and Medicaid and how RI can respond.
RISN will be released Sept. 28: bit.ly/4bwchqK
EPI in the News | Part 1
EPI Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies joined 12 News to preview findings from the 2026 Rhode Island Standard of Need.
RISN will be released at EPI’s Policy & Budget Conference on Sept. 28. bit.ly/4bwchqK
@wpri12
We’re excited to welcome Sara Monteiro, Acting Director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers, to EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!
Sara will close the program with a piece you do not want to miss.
Get your tickets: bit.ly/4bwchqK
ALT A Providence native, artist, and entrepreneur, Sara is passionate about serving and collaborating with community partners to create spaces for diverse representation and preserve culture and history through community. Her work also uses art as a form of storytelling. Sara will close the program with a piece you do not want to miss. Join us for What Will It Really Take? Rhode Island’s Response to a Changing Federal Landscape. 📅 Monday, September 28 ⏰ 8:00–11:30 AM 📍 Crowne Plaza Warwick
📣 Just 10 days to our Annual Conference!
Special guests include U.S. Sens. Jack Reed & Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Gabe Amo, RI Senate President Valarie Lawson & EPI Board Chair Linda Shaw.
📅 Sept. 28 | 8–11:30 AM
📍 Crowne Plaza Warwick
Tickets: bit.ly/4bwchqK
On Sept. 28, Alan Krinsky & Nina Harrison will present the new 2026 RI Standard of Need, followed by our “Why Does This Matter?” panel on what federal changes mean for RI families & communities.
Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK
The 2026 General Election is Nov. 3!
Key RI dates:
Oct. 4: Voter registration deadline
Oct. 13: Mail ballot application deadline
Oct. 14–Nov. 2: Early voting
Nov. 3: General Election
Make a plan with EPI’s Election Toolkit: bit.ly/3UC6ESc
