Eviction Lab’s new report on Rhode Island evictions shows alarming trends
February 11, 2023

Eviction Lab’s new report on Rhode Island evictions shows alarming trends

The Eviction Lab at Princeton University is now tracking evictions in Rhode Island and Providence. There have...

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

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty
May 28, 2022

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty

“Throughout our diverse faith traditions, we believe that we have a moral obligation to address systemic poverty...

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...

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

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

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...

New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI
July 16, 2020

New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI

“Poverty is caused by the double exploitation we face from employers who won’t pay a living wage...

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