We believe Rhode Island can and should be a state where all residents are able to live in safe, healthy and affordable homes in thriving communities.
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ICYMI, Homes RI is now officially one in the same with our backbone organization, the Housing Network of Rhode Island. Follow us over at @HousingNetwrkRI and visit our HNRI socials for the latest!
Learn more: housingnetworkri.org/about/m…
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As the weather gets colder, make sure you know where to refer individuals and families who may be out in the cold, seeking a place to warm up during the day, space at a shelter, or longer-term housing -- housing.ri.gov/resources/ind… @homesRI_ @rihomeless
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Due to the federal government shutdown, it is likely that SNAP benefits for eligible Rhode Islanders will not be paid by tomorrow. We will share updates as they occur - in the meantime, here are some resources and ways you can help.
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Starting today, Rhode Island has adopted a new homeless response system.
Regional Access Points (RAPs) provide individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness, or experiencing homelessness, with centralized entry points to access services⬇️⬇️⬇️
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There's a new way to reach out for help if you need access to shelter or emergency housing @homesRI_ @rihomeless
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Happy National Voter Registration Day! If, since the last election you have:
🏡 Moved to a new address,
👰 Changed your name,
🎂 Turned 18 or,
🗳️ Become a U.S. citizen:
It’s time to make sure you’re #VoteReady! Scan the code or visit nationalvoterregistrationday…
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Iggy's clam cakes, chowder and doughboys + celebrating housing wins = a great way to spend an evening!
Our End of Summer Soirée is right around the corner. Register now to join us on Monday, Sept. 15th - we can't wait to see you!
givebutter.com/SummerSoireeH…
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Hey, housing advocates! We're looking forward to celebrating with you one week from today!
Join us on the 15th at Iggy's: givebutter.com/SummerSoireeH…
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Our End of Summer Soirée is less than two weeks away!
Register to join us for a fun gathering of housing advocates as we celebrate this year's successes and look forward to what's next: givebutter.com/SummerSoireeH…
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Homelessness is not a mystery. It’s not a moral failing. It’s a policy failure. And we can fix it — if we choose to treat housing as a human right, not a privilege. @rihomeless @homesRI_ providencejournal-ri.newsmem…
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*Deadline extended!* Learn more and apply by Sept. 5: housingnetworkri.org/about/w…
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It's here! We're so excited to share our Legislative Wrap-Up, an annual review of the legislative session and the housing policies we championed; along with the housing and homelessness-related provisions included in RI's FY26 budget 🏡
Check it out: homesri.org/wp-content/uploa…
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ICYMI: @rihomeless are currently collecting nominations for this year's recognition of changemakers in the homeless service field. There are six awards, and nominations are due by EOD this Friday (08/01). shorturl.at/z2EhH
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🫡@NLIHC's research finding that renters need to earn $31.71 to afford a 2-bedroom apartment in RI.
This aligns with EPI's Rhode Island Standard of Need, which found that renters would need to make $33.20 an hour to afford a 2-bedroom apartment. bit.ly/3GJGGWi
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In Rhode Island, the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,649. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities - without paying more than a third of income on housing - a household must earn $5,496 monthly or $65,954 annually.
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This translates into an hourly Housing Wage of $31.71, according to this year's Out of Reach report, released yesterday by the @NLIHC. The average renter in R.I. earns just $18.22/hour.
Press release: housingnetworkri.org/wp-cont…
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