Record turnout for Sleep Out to end homelessness
December 14, 2021

Record turnout for Sleep Out to end homelessness

“As amazing as it is to be in solidarity with so many Rhode Islanders, we shouldn’t have...

Senator Mendes holds rally ahead of second night outside RI State House
December 3, 2021

Senator Mendes holds rally ahead of second night outside RI State House

“We know that the moral will to make it happen has never been evident [at the State...

Governor McKee confronted by activists on his failure to act on homelessness crisis
October 28, 2021

Governor McKee confronted by activists on his failure to act on homelessness crisis

“In regards to unsheltered homelessness, why isn’t the Governor declaring a state of emergency?” asked Barbara Freitas,...

Homelessness advocates erect tents on the State House lawn to be noticed
September 9, 2021

Homelessness advocates erect tents on the State House lawn to be noticed

“I’m here today because I’m terrified,” said Sara Melucci, Director of Rhode Island’s PATH street outreach program....

Judge dismisses all charges in 2017 Cranston panhandling case
August 16, 2021

Judge dismisses all charges in 2017 Cranston panhandling case

“I hope that this outcome – and the monetary cost associated with it – dissuades other municipalities...

Advocates demand a safe parking lot for those staying in vehicles
March 18, 2021

Advocates demand a safe parking lot for those staying in vehicles

Despite repeated asks that the state designate a safe parking lot for those staying in vehicles to...

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

Update on ACLU lawsuit against state over “Harrington Hall” law: Shelter will not turn people away
January 3, 2018

Update on ACLU lawsuit against state over “Harrington Hall” law: Shelter will not turn people away

Below is a summary – prepared by ACLU of Rhode Island volunteer attorney Lynette Labinger – of...

In the midst of frigid temperatures, ACLU sues over law that will kick some homeless out into the cold
January 19, 2020

In the midst of frigid temperatures, ACLU sues over law that will kick some homeless out into the cold

“We have been involved in preparing this lawsuit because as an outreach program, our work centers on...

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