Uprise RI Introduces The Helping Hand AI Chat Assistant for Rhode Islanders
November 20, 2023

Uprise RI Introduces The Helping Hand AI Chat Assistant for Rhode Islanders

New AI chatbot from Uprise RI uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to help Rhode Islanders resolve a...

Street Voices: Surviving the Crises of Drug Use and Homelessness
May 26, 2023

Street Voices: Surviving the Crises of Drug Use and Homelessness

Anna, James, and Jennifer open up about their struggles and work towards addressing the lethal illicit drug...

South Providence Neighborhood Association Report: Alarming Human Safety Concerns at Crossroads
May 23, 2023

South Providence Neighborhood Association Report: Alarming Human Safety Concerns at Crossroads

The South Providence Neighborhood Association (SPNA) has released a community safety report highlighting the lack of services...

RIPTA’s R-Line fare-free pilot boosts ridership by 40%
April 19, 2023

RIPTA’s R-Line fare-free pilot boosts ridership by 40%

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) R-Line free-fare pilot program has led to a 40% increase in...

Armory warming shelter update and the future of Rhode Island’s homeless crisis
March 17, 2023

Armory warming shelter update and the future of Rhode Island’s homeless crisis

Director Hayes not only explained the presence of and need for actions taken at the Armory –...

Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates
March 8, 2023

Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates

“Increasing the Rhode Island Works benefit can break the cycle of poverty by providing parents with education...

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO
February 20, 2023

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO

On Friday evening, Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio released a statement calling for Rhode Island Public...

Eviction Lab’s new report on Rhode Island evictions shows alarming trends
February 11, 2023

Eviction Lab’s new report on Rhode Island evictions shows alarming trends

The Eviction Lab at Princeton University is now tracking evictions in Rhode Island and Providence. There have...

Pawtucket opens temporary warming shelter at 1139 Main Street
February 2, 2023

Pawtucket opens temporary warming shelter at 1139 Main Street

The shelter opens Friday, February 3rd at 7am and will run around the clock, through Monday, February...

Pawtucket’s only warming center closes days before severe winter freeze
February 2, 2023

Pawtucket’s only warming center closes days before severe winter freeze

The Black Lives Matter RI Warming Center on 92 East Avenue in Pawtucket has been closed. About...

Demand for bus passes grossly outpaces supply at Mathewson Street Church
November 8, 2022

Demand for bus passes grossly outpaces supply at Mathewson Street Church

Mathewson Street was assigned 50 of the 600 free bus passes that RIPTA is giving out under...

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing
November 7, 2022

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing

The $166 million includes $115 million in funding from the $250 million Governor McKee and the General...

With winter approaching, Rhode Island falling short on need for shelter beds
November 7, 2022

With winter approaching, Rhode Island falling short on need for shelter beds

Rhode Island has promised around 1097 beds going into the winter. Advocates estimate that the total number...

Pallet shelters offer solution to homelessness, but space is needed
November 7, 2022

Pallet shelters offer solution to homelessness, but space is needed

The pallet shelters have heat and electricity, and would be erected in groups where additional shelters with...

RIPTA to pilot free bus pass for people experiencing homelessness
October 21, 2022

RIPTA to pilot free bus pass for people experiencing homelessness

The RIPTA Board voted on Wednesday to approve a pilot program that will in the short term...

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