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Homeless in RI: Gov. Newsom issues Executive Order. Remove California’s encampments.
California to remove homeless encampments
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Thoughts of winter. Lost leaders, SCOTUS, budget, data, pallets, showers, Portugal
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Read MoreHomeless in RI: Winging the data. Who got shelter after encampments removed? All, some, none…
On Monday, RINewsToday published a regular monthly update on the homelessness situation in Rhode Island: Homeless in RI: Street Sights news by, for homeless, pallets, Diocese walks hand-in-hand. In that report we provided information on the homeless encampments that were notified by the city of Providence that they had to leave, and what happened to…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Street Sights news by, for homeless, pallets, Diocese walks hand-in-hand
Providence Homeless Encampments With opposition in the background, the City of Providence received complaints about at least 3 encampments and city authorities served those living there that they had to leave. They were granted at least one extension, and on the final day any items left in the encampments were gathered and removed by city…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: “I was not able to see how I was…”, Encampment moves, Pallets stall, Street Sights
Encampments Providence: 2-3 encampments with approximately 70 people are set to be dismantled in the Providence area. A demonstration by homeless advocacy groups took place at Providence City Hall. Advocates are asking for another outdoor area to set up or more shelter bed availability. Smiley acknowledged there are not enough open and waiting beds at…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Opening of Providence pallet shelter community delayed – Rhode Island Current
By: Christopher Shea Photo: Pallet shelters stand assembled on a lot located off Victor Street in Providence on April 17, 2024. The community, called “ECHO Village,” was initially scheduled to open at the end of the first quarter of 2024. Residents likely won’t move in until either May or June. (Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current) Corralled…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: “as the day turns into night…” with Street Sights, mobile homes, new in CF, updates
Artwork by Han Zheng, Street Sights Rhode Island School of Design staff installed a metal structure over an air vent next to 2 College St. Students took up a petition to reverse the effort to dissuade homeless from sleeping on the vent, and the school took up the barrier. ___ Dignity Bus Woonsocket has one…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Encampments, Migrant surge plan, Newport report, pallet village, “in our own words”
Encampment on Branch Avenue, Providence Mayor Smiley has sent providers to the area, which is state property. The individuals living there are waiting for shelter placement. Smiley says, “it’s frustrating to me that we have to go through the same process of asking permission to clear property”; wants blanket permission to do so. Circular patterns.…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Updated – After months’ renovation, 12-family shelter opens at URI campus
UPDATED IN RED: 12 families can be accommodated at the new family shelter opening TODAY, February 21st at 10am on the outer campus of the University of Rhode Island, in property owned by RI BHDH. The R.I. Department of Housing and Warm Center of R.I. will cut an opening ribbon to officially open the new…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: “Live loved…”
In this update we bring you the newsletter – “Street Sights”, Janice Luongo, managing editor. Street Sights has been around as RI’s only homeless magazine and resource guide since March of 2007. Written by and for individuals with housing insecurity, the topics are presented from this unique point of view. This issue presents information on…
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