HousingWorks RI

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 of shelter beds needed is 1300, a shortfall of around 203 beds. That shortfall will only get worse, if current trends persist....

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...

October 28, 2022

HousingWorks RI: Affordable housing out of reach for most Rhode Islanders

“Across Rhode Island, anywhere from 64% to 82% of its regions’ residents could not afford the median...

August 24, 2022

New eviction defense program will provide free legal services to low-income tenants

The program will assist tenants through the support of attorney advocates and law students, access to a...

March 16, 2022

Talking redistricting with PVD Ward Boundaries Chair Jessica Cigna

“I was really humbled by all the people who came out and spoke to us,” said Jessica...

March 11, 2022

Speaker Shekarchi and Rep Speakman introduce a series of housing bills

The bills, said the Speaker in his press release, “aim to streamline development, provide more complete and...

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...

October 16, 2021

2021 Housing Fact Book looks at the relationship of housing and health

“In Rhode Island, the primary driver of the health risks posed by the state’s housing is the...

July 14, 2021

Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders

“The Out of Reach report continuously shows that the disconnect between the housing wage and the cost...

March 22, 2021

Housing for those living in their vehicles is vital – But in the meantime they need safe parking options

“That’s a sad issue to deal with and unfortunately it’s not necessarily a state issue,” said Speaker...

March 22, 2021

Housing is the answer to Governor McKee’s billion dollar question

Here’s one worthy infrastructure endeavor: Unleashing a money cannon to solve Rhode Island’s housing shortage....

March 20, 2021

Senator Reed, Speaker Shekarchi announce housing assistance money for Rhode Island

The influx of funds and the focus on housing “is a huge weight lifted off the shoulders...

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...

February 1, 2021

‘Yes On 3’ campaign launches in support of $65 million affordable housing bond question

$65 million Question 3 bond referendum supports more affordable homes, good paying jobs, strengthens communities...

October 14, 2020

HousingWorks RI: Housing affordability continues to elude many Rhode Islanders

“Rhode Island must act now and incorporate a line item in the state’s budget to prioritize housing...

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...