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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We are truly grateful for every advocate, awardee, sponsor and friend of the Network who attended or otherwise supported HNRI’s Annual Meeting last night! Congratulations to this year's deserving awardees and thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We're excited to share our 2026 policy agenda for affordable, safe and healthy homes in just a few weeks! RSVP for the kickoff event: Tinyurl.com/LegislativeEvent2026

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Warming centers have been activated across Rhode Island - visit riema.ri.gov/warming-centers or housing.ri.gov/resources/individuals-experiencing-homelessness for the most up-to-date information!

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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.org

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Are you a municipal planner, community leader or housing developer? Join the Housing Network and Attorney Joelle Rocha tomorrow at 1 p.m. for a comprehensive overview of ten key land use bills that were passed during the 2025 legislative session. Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

It's here! We're so excited to share our Legislative Wrap-Up, an annual review of the most recent legislative session and the housing policies we championed; along with the housing and homelessness-related provisions included in the state's FY26 budget 🏡 Check it out: homesri.org/wp-content/u...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Cooling centers are open across Rhode Island. Find one near you: riema.ri.gov/planning-mit...

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rihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Today, Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social & Rep. June Speakman joined the Housing Network of RI & @homesri.bsky.social at an event to announce the organizations' 2025 legislative priorities. More info: homesri.org/our-work/leg... View the event online: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11245?s...

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Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Earlier this week, Senators Jacob Bissaillon and Tiara Mack joined other state leaders during a State House event highlighting the legislative priorities of the Housing Network of Rhode Island and @homesri.bsky.social. Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11245?s...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Happy Tax Day! Proposed legislation would prioritize the well-being of more than one million Rhode Islanders over the continued benefit of about 5,700 tax filers — the top 1% — by creating a 3% surtax on income above $625,000 (after all deductions). Sign on in support: forms.gle/dKeX7LYpyuii...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Tues. April 8: Meet Housing Network of Rhode Island members & learn more about the work they're doing to create safe & affordable homes! Then, join housing & transit advocates for a joint lobby day to discuss the connected need for reliable transit & affordable homes across RI! 🏡❤🚍

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The whole entire staff of LIHEAP was terminated?! As a LIHEAP recipient, this is so scary to hear. So many folks rely on this for heating assistance during the winter months.

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The final match of #401Gives is at 4:01 p.m.! Thank you to every person who has helped our backbone organization, the Housing Network of Rhode Island, reach our goal this year - we're absolutely blown away by your support! www.401gives.org/organization...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Support housing this 401Gives! #HomesForAll www.401gives.org/organization...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

It’s almost time for #401Gives, Rhode Island’s largest statewide day of giving powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact and United Way of Rhode Island! HNRI is excited to participate for the sixth year. Please mark your calendar and consider supporting us April 1-2!

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

“Right now, you can work in Johnston, but not live here and that’s a clear message we’re getting from the mayor and the council. So I don’t think that they’re speaking to their residents. I don’t think they’re doing just by the residents here.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/20/m...

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‘Like someone had punched me in my gut’: In Johnston, R.I., property owners fight back against eminent domain - The Boston Globe

The owners want to build 252 units of affordable housing. Officials moved to take the property by eminent domain for a new Town Hall and police and fire stations, instead.

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Our Congressional Roundtable on Housing is right around the corner! Join us Tuesday for an important virtual discussion on housing affordability, featuring members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation and expert panelists! 📅 Tues, Mar 18 🕘 8:45-9:45 AM 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/CODELroundta...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Next Tuesday, join us for a Congressional Roundtable on Housing! Don’t miss this important virtual panel featuring R.I.’s Congressional delegation, community leaders and housing advocates. March 18, 8:45-9:45 a.m. Registration required: tinyurl.com/CODELroundta...

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

EPI is proud to have signed the NLIHC's letter urging Congress to protect HUD from being gutted by inhumane budget cuts. And we stand in solidarity w/the tenacious advocates of @homesri.bsky.social in trying to help keep Rhode Island whole amid this time of cruelty.🫡📢👏 nlihc.org/march-10-day...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) and Homes RI thank House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for prioritizing housing and advancing a comprehensive legislative package that supports increased opportunities to build more affordable homes 🏡

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Not only is Rhode Island’s 30-day voter registration deadline an antiquated relic of decades past, but it is the most restrictive deadline in the nation. It is time to let Rhode Islanders vote to eliminate the deadline. Tell the RI House of Reps to support H-5515! tinyurl.com/letrivotepetition

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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 26/02/2025

Save RIPTA Transit Package 🚌 Join us tomorrow, Thursday Feb. 27, to learn about the wide range of funding priorities this session, to ensure RIPTA has the funding to move Rhode Island into the future. 🎙️Save RIPTA Press Conference 📆Thurs. Feb. 27 ⌚️ 3:00pm 🏛️Rhode Island State House Library

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🚨 TODAY: Hand off HUD Phone Zap! 🚨 Homes RI's monthly policy call will be held from 1-2 p.m. ft. an update from our partners at the NLIHC on federal legislation. Then from 2-3 p.m. we’ll stay on Zoom and make calls to our Congressional urging them to take action to protect HUD programs and staff!

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Plans by Elon Musk and DOGE to terminate at least half of all HUD employees will make it significantly harder for states and communities to access the congressionally-approved federal investments needed to address their most pressing housing and homelessness challenges.

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Tell Congress TODAY what the impact would be of even a short-term disruption in obligation and disbursement activity to grants, loans, and other financial assistance in your community: endhomelessness.org/actions/act-...

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ACT NOW: ALL FEDERAL GRANTS WILL BE SUSPENDED. Contact your Member of Congress NOW!

The White House has ordered a pause on federal funding. Contact your Member of Congress NOW to stop it!

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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

"54 people died while experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island last year...When the polar vortex arrived, it exacerbated the already dire conditions for homeless residents throughout the state." Great reporting in @thenation.com from @thomasbirm.bsky.social.

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“If Not for This, I’d Be Freezing to Death”: The Fight in Providence to Open a Temporary Shelter

How a pair of Providence city councilors bucked the mayor—and the trend of homelessness criminalization nationwide—to open an emergency shelter.

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Tonight at 5:30 pm, the Johnston Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss Mayor Polisena’s plans to fight a proposed affordable housing development in town by seizing the land via eminent domain: opengov.sos.ri.gov/Common/Downl...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

We appreciate House Speaker Joe Shekarchi's proposed legislation to enable the construction of supportive & versatile emergency (SAVE) units; an important step to facilitate more immediate shelter to people who need it during extreme weather conditions/disasters www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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State of Rhode Island General Assembly

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Several new housing laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Swipe to get caught-up on the most recent changes, including a new law that prohibits landlords from charging tenants convenience fees for rent payments (1/2)

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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

“Homelessness has absolutely hit a crisis point in Rhode Island,” said Crossroads RI CEO Michelle Wilcox.

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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Emerging trends: Increasing homelessness among people with one or two jobs/incomes, seniors, and families with children.

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Emergency winter hubs have again been activated due to snowfall expected later today and extreme cold anticipated to start on Monday: riema.ri.gov/planning-mit...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

A statement from Housing Network of Rhode Island Executive Director Melina Lodge on last night's State of the State Address by Governor Dan McKee. Read the full statement: housingnetworkri.org/wp-content/u...

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Housing Network of Rhode Island @homesri.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The Town of West Warwick will be opening a Warming Center at the West Warwick Civic Center starting today, Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m. and remaining open until Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.

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