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The Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping in public places The decision is a win for Western cities that wanted more powers to manage record homelessness. But advocates for the unhoused say the decision will do nothing to solve the larger problem

https://open.substack.com/pub/steveahlquist/p/ri-coalition-to-end-homelessness?r=2irask&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

RI Coalition to End Homelessness releases results of the 2024 Point in Time Count This year, 2,442 persons were experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island, nearly a 35% increase from last year's number of 1,810. Homelessness in RI continues to worsen.

Cooling Centers | Emergency Management Agency Cooling Centers The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to forecasted extreme heat and/or humidity, the following communities will have cooling centers open to the public for those who need to seek shelter from extreme heat. If you do not see your community listed con...

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Advocates for the unhoused press Mayor Smiley to halt encampment evictions "This move is not only wrong, immoral, and irresponsible, but it will undoubtedly worsen the instability in my neighborhood," wrote City Councilmember Justin Roias in a statement.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is evicting up to 85 people experiencing homelessness from three encampments "They'll probably build another casino before they put up housing for the homeless, or get homeless people into housing of any sort," said Real, who is unhoused.

https://open.substack.com/pub/steveahlquist/p/governor-level-funds-the-states-homeless?r=2irask&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Governor level funds the state's homeless response system - advocates are cautiosly optimistic "...we've been doing this over and over again and it is never changing," said Eileen Hayes of Amos House. "Until we get out of this loop, we are not going to solve homelessness.”

https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-submits-budget-amendment-support-housing-stability-address

Governor McKee Submits Budget Amendment to Support Housing Stability, Address Homelessness | Governor's Office, State of Rhode Island Governor McKee Submits Budget Amendment to Support Housing Stability, Address Homelessness Published on Monday, April 22, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today submitted an amendment to his FY2025 budget proposal to support housing stability and tackle homelessness in Rhode Island. The am...

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Sign the Petition OPPOSE Rhode Island's 76% REDUCTION in funding for homeless shelters

https://apnews.com/article/homelessness-supreme-court-oregon-fines-camping-ban-334d90536535ebb07ccb6d2dc76009c9?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors The case is considered the most significant to come before the high court in decades on homelessness, which is reaching record levels in the United States.

https://open.substack.com/pub/steveahlquist/p/advocates-press-governor-mckee-to?r=2irask&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Advocates press Governor McKee to declare a state of emergency due to unsheltered homelessness "As of the end of March 2024, Rhode Island had 2089 people experiencing homelessness. 1,560 in emergency shelters and 529 living outside..."

Next Tuesday, April 23, join community organizations, advocates, & persons with lived experience at the State House Lounge for a press conference highlighting the impending 76% budget cut to Statewide Homelessness Services!

New pilot program encourages SNAP recipients to buy more fruits, vegetables The R.I. Department of Human Services launched the “Eat Well, Be Well” pilot program Tuesday, which allows SNAP recipients to collect additional benefits for purchasing certain grocerie…

If you need a warm place to sleep this week, our Warming Center is open. Food and warm blankets will be provided!

Address: Serenity Center
66 Social Street, Woonsocket RI

The Warming Center will be opening again today due to the approaching rain/wind storm! Food and a warm blanket will be provided!

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Warming Centers | Emergency Management Agency Warming Centers The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to forecasted extreme cold, the following communities will have warming centers open to the public for those who need to seek temporary shelter. If you do not see your community listed contact your local municipa...

Community Reminder: Anyone who receives SNAP and experiences a power outage lasting four or more hours may be eligible to have SNAP benefits replaced. These customers should inform DHS of the loss and submit a SNAP 55 form within 10 days. Learn more here: https://dhs.ri.gov/press-releases/loss-food-reminder-snap-customers-0

https://open.substack.com/pub/steveahlquist/p/body-cam-footage-of-woonsocket-mayors?r=2irask&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Body cam footage of Woonsocket Mayor's homeless encampment raid released “The Governor’s out here cleaning up the streets.”

WHAT: The United Way of Rhode Island 211 Resource Van comes to Woonsocket
WHEN: TODAY, 8/28/2023 12:00-3:00 PM
WHERE: The parking lot behind St. James Episcopal Church - Woonsocket, 24 Hamlet Avenue
Other services available at the same site: New Beginnings meal site 11:30-12:45; St. James Food Bank 1:30-2:30
Free clothing and kitchen items are also available with a voucher from CCA's Family Support Center, 245 Main Street