- At The Village, Community Service Goes Beyond Bringing Nigerian Homecooking to Downtown Pawtucket
by The Empowerment Factory on September 6, 2025The Village Restaurant, one of the few pillars of Nigerian Cuisine in Rhode Island, started as a side hustle in Toyin Wilcox Olatunji's home kitchen.
- At Tuxpan Taqueria, a New but Beloved Family Restaurant Looks to Give Back to Local Youth
by The Empowerment Factory on August 22, 2025The morning Tuxpan Taqueria was announced as a James Beard New Restaurant award semifinalist, Eddi Alcantar was helping prepare their family owned restaurant for opening alongside his brother, Diego Alcantar.
- Behind the Renowned Food at Shark’s Peruvian Cuisine, a Dedication to Community Service
by The Empowerment Factory on August 12, 2025The Peruvian eatery looks to partner with The Empowerment Factory, a youth social emotional learning non-profit.
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- 9th Healthy Living Community Event!by The Empowerment Factory on August 4, 2025
The event will be hosted from September 6-7 during the Pawtucket Arts Festival, featuring 80+ local restaurants, artists, and health-oriented family activities.
- Old Slater Mill Field Trip with RI Youth Zone Teaches History, Empathyby The Empowerment Factory on July 31, 2025
Last Wednesday, The Empowerment Factory and RI Youth Zone led students on a field trip to Old Slater Mill, a historic site marking the birth of water-powered cotton mills and American Industrial Revolution.
- Kicking off Summer 2025 Child Opportunity Zone and RI Youth Opportunity Zoneby The Empowerment Factory on July 14, 2025
The Empowerment Factory looks forward to hosting a summer of out-of-school reading and art making at Pawtucket schools and the Cape Verdean American Development.
- Art in the Park Week 2: Embroidering Heart Strings at Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park
by The Empowerment Factory on July 8, 2025Art in the Park Week 2: Embroidering Heart Strings