Homeless 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…

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Homeless in RI: Encampments, Migrant surge plan, Newport report, pallet village, “in our own words”

Homeless in RI people's campaign feeders demands general assembly leadership.

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.…

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Homeless in RI: “Live loved…”

Street sights - homelessness captured in a screenshot.

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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