Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness
May 17, 2023

Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has been slow to deal with the crisis of homelessness in the City,...

Coalition addresses House committee on state of homelessness in Rhode Island
February 15, 2023

Coalition addresses House committee on state of homelessness in Rhode Island

Commission members were walked through a fast and informative presentation about the extent of homelessness in Rhode...

RI Housing Secretary Saal letter fails to grasp the reality of homeless encampments
December 15, 2022

RI Housing Secretary Saal letter fails to grasp the reality of homeless encampments

As reported by Bill Bartholowmew, Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Josh Saal sent a letter to the...

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused
November 22, 2022

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused

Over 75 people, many currently experiencing homelessness, gathered at noon outside the second floor offices of Governor...

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...

McKee Administration responds to State House pallet shelter demonstration
November 7, 2022

McKee Administration responds to State House pallet shelter demonstration

Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary Josh Saal responded to a request for comment from Uprise RI about advocates...

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...

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

Governor McKee not doing enough about homeless crisis, say advocates
September 30, 2022

Governor McKee not doing enough about homeless crisis, say advocates

As winter approaches, Rhode Island is in the midst of a homelessness crisis, and Governor McKee has...

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

McKee administration issuing cash bonuses to landlords during a booming market
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...

Homeless advocates protest outside Governor McKee’s office due to looming crisis
April 26, 2022

Homeless advocates protest outside Governor McKee’s office due to looming crisis

According to the state’s Homeless Management Information System, over the two weeks ending April 16, 255 individuals have...

Candidates for Governor respond to McKee’s lack of action on homelessness crisis
November 10, 2021

Candidates for Governor respond to McKee’s lack of action on homelessness crisis

The silence of the McKee Administration prompted UpriseRI to reach out to those candidates (who have submitted...

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....

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