Overall homelessness in Rhode Island decreased slightly in 2024, but the number of unsheltered individuals rose by 15%. High housing costs are a major factor, with a person earning a $15 wage needing ...

Woonsocket opens new homeless shelter, residents share their journeys Residents at a new homeless shelter in Woonsocket share how they got to the shelter, and how they've been navigating steep rent ...

The Housing Network of Rhode Island convened at the Statehouse last week, alongside elected officials, housing advocates, and partner organizations, in support of two bills that ...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — After months of delays, a new emergency shelter in Woonsocket finally opened its doors on Nov. 1. The permanent shelter will now provide a space for up to 50 people in the ...

In October, RI shifted from a single phone line to help homeless people to regional access hubs throughout the state. Are ...