Posts Tagged ‘Coalition to End Homelessness’
Homeless in RI: A Season Turns — The Crisis Remains
Spring may be here, but Rhode Island’s homelessness crisis has not eased. New developments in programs, shelter support, housing efforts and funding challenges show a system still under strain.
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Broken system has more staff, more money – and more homeless
As Christmas approached, the plight of the homeless on the steps of the Rhode Island State House ended with a ray of hope as approximately a dozen left for emergency shelter at the Cranston Street Armory. One woman was known to have been given a hotel room voucher for a week, good until last Friday.…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Deadline 4pm TODAY for Coalition data to go to Governor as crisis efforts continue
Photo: Office address of the RI Coalition to End Homeless RI State House encampment As of Friday night, no one remained in tents at the Rhode Island State House encampment. The state reports 7 individuals accepted shelter offered to them. Four people had shown up earlier at the Cranston Street Armory .On Saturday morning specialty…
Read MoreState demands homeless information from Coalition. They say, “we don’t have it”
The feel-like temperature in Providence is 36 degrees – it will rain heavily throughout the day. The Cranston Street Armory will open its doors at 5pm TODAY. Thursday afternoon, the Rhode Island Secretary of Housing gave the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness its marching orders to produce specific data by Monday, December 19th. This…
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