Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor
February 22, 2023

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor

Pryor steps into his new position with a clean slate and a low bar. But the literal...

Exclusive: State admits those camping at State House not offered alternative shelter
November 20, 2022

Exclusive: State admits those camping at State House not offered alternative shelter

In a statement that endangered unhoused people, the McKee Administration falsely claimed that every person camping in...

Shower to Empower offers relief and respite to those suffering homelessness
July 25, 2022

Shower to Empower offers relief and respite to those suffering homelessness

“We sadly live in a state where a shower or bathroom access is a basic needs barrier...

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...

Governor McKee takes helter-skelter approach to combatting homelessness
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,...

Homeless in RI: If we leave 600 people out there, people will die…
November 3, 2021

Homeless in RI: If we leave 600 people out there, people will die…

“We need a solution today and we’ve been asking the Governor’s office for months. We need him...

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...

What does the new CDC eviction moratorium mean for Rhode Island?
August 4, 2021

What does the new CDC eviction moratorium mean for Rhode Island?

“I don’t want to give a falsely positive view that it’s just all roses out there, but...

ECHO Village project vocally opposed by South PVD residents and politicians
July 23, 2021

ECHO Village project vocally opposed by South PVD residents and politicians

“The comments that some of you are making are insensitive to people with lived experience, who have...

Court fines and fees are hurting our communities. What can be done?
July 12, 2021

Court fines and fees are hurting our communities. What can be done?

“Across the country, many people and organizations are talking about how municipal court fines and fees are...

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment
June 17, 2021

ACLU: Providence Police acted on “dubious” grounds in attempt to oust unhoused encampment

In short, the notice was missing the most rudimentary elements of due process. It was eviction by...

Mayor Elorza meets with unhoused encampment leaders
June 11, 2021

Mayor Elorza meets with unhoused encampment leaders

“So the main organizer, actually, we’ve known each other for years and years and years,” said Mayor...

Given 48 hours to vacate, unhoused encampment in PVD holds press conference
June 10, 2021

Given 48 hours to vacate, unhoused encampment in PVD holds press conference

“I don’t understand how we’re being evicted when no criminal charges [have been made] by the owner,”...

Providence Police search unhoused encampment – threaten arrests
June 10, 2021

Providence Police search unhoused encampment – threaten arrests

“Listen to me,” said the officer. “You’re this close to getting arrested for disorderly conduct. You’re very...

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