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Homeless in RI: Weather Emergency Days Ahead – Shelters, Warming Centers, Resources
RHODE ISLAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING HIGHLIGHTS AVAILABLE RESOURCES AHEAD OF EXPECTED INCLEMENT WEATHER With inclement weather expected this weekend and early next week, the Executive Office of Housing is urging Rhode Islanders in need to access available resources and is announcing the activation of four emergency pop-up sites to provide additional safe, warm places…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Resources for overnight shelter during cold days ahead
As the state enters some colder than normal weather, along with snow predicted, the state’s homeless shelters are listed at this link: https://housing.ri.gov/resources/individuals-experiencing-homelessness In addition: You can always check in to your local police station – open 24/7 – if you need emergency help accessing a place to stay. Check back here after 12/27 for…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Tonight’s Resource List for Shelters, Warming Centers and Emergency Sites for Dec. 14, 2025
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR RHODE ISLANDERS AHEAD OF TONIGHT’S EXPECTED COLD WEATHER Ahead of low temperatures expected tonight, December 14th, the Executive Office of Housing is urging Rhode Islanders in need to access available resources and is announcing the activation of three emergency pop-up sites to provide additional safe, warm places to go. Below, please find…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Regional Access Points Announced, Emergency Shelters, State Report, CEO Search
The REGIONAL ACCESS POINTS originally announced by Governor McKee about a month ago are NOW OPEN. The Centers serve to help improve access to the homeless response system, previously accessed by the phone number and waiting list arrangement. The Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing (EOH) announced the Regional Access Points (RAPs) that have been…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: More agencies, more staff, more money – more homeless. Overnight shelter chaos.
By Sara Santacruz, Brown University ‘25 Publisher’s Note: This article was submitted by Street Sights – and Sara Santacruz, a Brown student helping to gather emergency information during this cold winter. Notably, RINewsToday spent two weekends calling each homeless program, city and town police departments, fire departments, and EMS contacts, to gather information, create a…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Emergency overnight sites, drop in shelters, and warming locations
This list was created by putting together information from a variety of sources, none of which was complete on its own. As we learn of new resources, it will be updated – check back often. Mail us at: [email protected] with additions or corrections! In a crisis, call the local police department. If there is no…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Encampment clearing, US Pallet Shelters, Warming Centers/Shelters, Open Doors
Encampment Clearing in Providence A long-standing, and steadily deteriorating encampment was razed to the ground yesterday as the RI Department of Transportation implemented orders to do so, clearing what might have been the largest still-standing encampment in the state, after first ridding the area of toxic or dangerous materials. As encampments have been “banned” by…
Read MoreOvernight Drop-in Shelters and Emergency Warming Centers, statewide, announced
Late Saturday afternoon, a press release from the Governor listed what the state is doing in preparation for the frigid winter conditions coming in this week, including some snow set to start on Sunday. Perhaps responding to our request for a coordinated list of overnight shelters that would be available for the homeless, the RI…
Read MoreOperation Winter Weather – Snow day(s)
Updates in RED As you read this there are probably fast flakes accumulating outside. Here is Governor McKee’s information as we prepare for the snow, and other helpful information. Governor McKee: Ahead of tomorrow’s winter storm, Governor Dan McKee today signed an executive order implementing a tractor-trailer travel ban and closing State government on Tuesday. The Governor…
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