Prayer vigil held to oppose Governor McKee’s encampment eviction order
December 9, 2022

Prayer vigil held to oppose Governor McKee’s encampment eviction order

The prayer vigil was gathered in response to the announcement from Governor Daniel McKee that he was...

Advocates for the homeless protest Governor McKee during Christmas tree lighting
December 9, 2022

Advocates for the homeless protest Governor McKee during Christmas tree lighting

For the second year in a row Governor Daniel McKee failed to act on the expanding crisis...

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...

Activists march on State House to demand end to unsheltered homelessness
October 3, 2022

Activists march on State House to demand end to unsheltered homelessness

Activists are asking Rhode Islanders to call Governor McKee at (401) 222-2080 and ask him why so...

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...

Advocates protest again outside McKee’s office due to looming homeless crisis
May 13, 2022

Advocates protest again outside McKee’s office due to looming homeless crisis

Activists taped a large eviction notice on the door to the Governor’s office door, informing Governor McKee...

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...

Bills to allow the taxing of private universities supported by a broad coalition at State house event
April 8, 2022

Bills to allow the taxing of private universities supported by a broad coalition at State house event

“Given that our thriving higher education institutions are generating enormous amounts of income and have vast wealth...

Housing advocates name and shame the top ten evictors in Rhode Island, and their lawyers
November 24, 2020

Housing advocates name and shame the top ten evictors in Rhode Island, and their lawyers

“Governor Raimondo should stop being a coward and use her executive power to protect renters from being...

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements
March 3, 2020

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements

“…all three are intelligent, thoughtful Providence residents with a demonstrated commitment to public service.” As the March...

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,...

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