I know there is a knowledge is power block party in the Payne Park area, but is everyone invited and what activities are happening?

More details soon, but from 2-9 pm with free food and entertainment and a Parade for Peace about 4pm as well

  Knowledge Is Power (KIP)

• Was started shortly after there were two homicides in Central Falls that took the lives of a Pawtucket and a Central Falls teen. The community was greatly impacted by these acts of violence and K.I.P wants to change the neighborhoods atmosphere and show the youth and residents that there are more opportunities in the world for them.
• Is a committee of members from local business’s, organizations, churches, and community residents that meet a couple times a month.
• Is focused on hosting non-violence events targeted towards local teenagers.
• Acts as an advertiser of services given by local organizations and business. This is done by inviting local organizations to attend and promote their services to our youth and residents at KIP events.
• In the future, KIP would like to grow by exploring all factors that challenge our youth and open more doors for them to build strength and power through knowledge and community resources.

 Some Members of K.I.P

      Woodlawn Community Development Corporation       

 Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center

      Blackstone Valley Community Action Program              St. Paul’s Church

      Pawtucket Substance Abuse Task Force                         

Pawtucket Weed and Seed & PLMP

      Ms. Foulkes and Mr. Shaffer                                            Minority Health Clinic & Institute of Non-violence

      Pawtucket Police Department                                        

 Woodlawn N A

Neighborhood Alliance of Pawtucket

Successful Knowledge Is Power Events

Knowledge is Power Block Party-

The Block Party is a day to promote Non-violence through music, dance, art, and speech. Many Children activities, basketball tournament, live music, live performers, motivational speakers, and a cookout all in one day. This was a community outreach event. Over 500 people attended, and local organizations were able to promote their services to our residents.

Candle Vigil in Honor of Marcos Cruz-

This candle vigil was to inform the community that the family of Marcos Cruz is still hoping to find the person responsible for his death. They lit candles in remembrance and to bring awareness to the community of this unsolved murder and to advocate non-violence.

Candle Vigil in Honor of Helder Tomar-

Helder Tomar was shot and killed April 26, 2008. The candle vigil was a cry from the community to end all violence and to fix the misunderstanding in the media and address and notify the community that he was NOT KILLED BY HIS OWN GUN.

Knowledge is Power Night on Teen Dating Violence-

We had some performers and speakers to address the issue of domestic violence within our young adults. K.I.P. had local DV organizations educating the youth on domestic violence and the services that are available to help anyone in need.

Fundraising for Helder Tomar Fund/ 1 year Candle Vigil/ Non-violence Awareness

KIP held a candle vigil for Helder Tomar for about 100 of Helder's family and friends, including his parents. KIP took this golden opportunity to deliver the message of non-violence to the youth and allowed the youth to sing and speak about our loved one.  The Helder memorial bracelet and pin fund raising effort raised over $500 for the Helder Tomar Fund. All money raised will go towards a memorial bench in his honor.

cool idea

Remember the Peace March at 1:30 from Murrays Pub at West and Main Street along with the food and entertainment at the end