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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 – she also answered a wave of neighborhood criticism for the toll the warming shelter was taking on the community. “I would be lying...

February 24, 2023

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center

Residents complained that the warming center has brought in a fair amount of additional crime, as well...

February 9, 2023

Governor and new Housing Secretary hold press event on housing and homelessness in RI

Governor Daniel McKee holds first public event with incoming Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor....

February 4, 2023

The heat in Rhode Island’s largest unhoused warming center failed last night

“This is supposed to be a warming shelter, not a goddamned frozen shelter,” said a man to...

October 19, 2022

A memorial for those who died while homeless has more names than ever

The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness held a memorial at Matthewson Street United Methodist Church on...

August 5, 2022

Providence mayoral candidates tackle questions from addiction recovery community

“As you know, 435 of our friends and family members died of accidental drug overdoses in the...

July 11, 2022

When her East Side homeless encampment was bulldozed, Molly lost everything

“I had an eight person tent there and everything I owned was in that tent,” said Molly....

May 13, 2022

McKee announces “Landlord Challenge”, will pay landlords to rent to formerly homeless

“Winter shelter subsidies are expiring, which means that hundreds more are likely to be living outside in...

May 3, 2022

McKee administration issuing cash bonuses to landlords during a booming market

“There are over 200 people, individuals as well as those living in families, currently staying outside. Winter...

December 16, 2021

Governor McKee takes helter-skelter approach to combatting homelessness

“Even with the resources announced today there will still be Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness,” said Jennifer Barrera,...

December 1, 2021

First payments in PVD Guaranteed Income Program already effecting positive change

“I’m sure I’m not the only one who works in health care who has the intentions of...

January 19, 2020

The next UHIP? A flawed system is endangering Rhode Island’s homeless

“It’s November, and we’re dealing with folks who are going to end up dying,” said Barbara Freitas,...

March 2, 2020

Activist Samson Hampton awarded at first Empowerment Breakfast for Transgender Day of Visibility

Samson Hampton was awarded the 2018 Empowerment Award from the TGI Network, for his direct action efforts...