Homeless in RI: “We’re in terrible, terrible shape”

A group of people in wheelchairs in front of a building.

WPRO’s Steve Klamkin has always asked the most pertinent questions at press conferences for the homeless, and he and Eileen Hayes, the CEO of Amos House, the group that is running the Cranston Street Armory, seem to have an affinity with one another on the topic of homelessness. It was Steve’s question on Friday afternoon…

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Homeless in RI: Armory opens, State House eviction holds up in court

A cloudy sky over a parking lot.

Amos House was approved to operate the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station, and with the assistance of the RI National Guard, the facility opened last night at 5pm, prepared to accept approximately 50 people. “Amos House has been a strong, dedicated partner and we look forward to working with them on the Cranston Street Armory…

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RI National Guard activated by Governor McKee to ready Cranston Street Armory for homeless

A man pushing a cart full of christmas decorations in front of a building.

Governor McKee Activates National Guard to Provide Temporary Operational Support for Cranston Street Armory Warming Station National Guard will work with support from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals to provide temporary support for unhoused Rhode Islanders. Governor Dan McKee has authorized Major…

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