housing

March 18, 2021

Report: Unless RI acts, hundreds are facing eviction and homelessness

“Since COVID-19 hit our state there has been over a 90% increase in the number of people living outdoors unsheltered: literally hundreds of our neighbors… If we do not close the gap we are leaving hundreds of individuals and families...
Senate hears two of three proposed Green New Deal bills
March 16, 2021

Senate hears two of three proposed Green New Deal bills
Here’s the video of the testimony and the reactions of Senators....
The Stop Evictions, Save Lives Dance Parade in Providence
January 13, 2021

The Stop Evictions, Save Lives Dance Parade in Providence
The action in Providence was held in concert with similar actions in 15 states and 19 cities...
Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers
January 4, 2021

Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers
Raising the Minimum Wage – Marijuana Legalization – Housing Affordability – Taxing the Rich – State leaders...
HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds
July 28, 2020

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds
“Rhode Island’s per capita investment for affordable homes, at $21.90, is far below that of our New...
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,...
City councilors urge empathy and community solidarity for relocated NYC families experiencing homelessness
January 19, 2020

City councilors urge empathy and community solidarity for relocated NYC families experiencing homelessness
Four city councilors representing three Rhode Island cities today issued a letter in support of six families...
Opportunity Zones, embraced by Trump and Raimondo, exploit low-income communities and enrich billionaires
January 19, 2020

Opportunity Zones, embraced by Trump and Raimondo, exploit low-income communities and enrich billionaires
“…the federal government has left the future of neighborhoods up to developers and investors alone, and given...
New report: Nearly half of renter households in Providence are ‘cost-burdened’
January 19, 2020

New report: Nearly half of renter households in Providence are ‘cost-burdened’
“21.7 percent of renter households in Providence are severely cost-burdened, while 25.1 percent are moderately burdened…” In...
Central Falls City Council creates Affordable Housing Fund
January 19, 2020

Central Falls City Council creates Affordable Housing Fund
City Council President Maria Rivera notes that this is the first affordable housing fund in the city’s...
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