Homes RI
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We believe every Rhode Islander has the right to a safe, healthy, affordable home.
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 ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Regional Access Points (RAPs) provide individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness, or experiencing homelessness, with centralized entry points to access services ⬇️⬇️⬇️
October 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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 ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Regional Access Points (RAPs) provide individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness, or experiencing homelessness, with centralized entry points to access services ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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
🏡 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
September 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
🏡 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
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...
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W...
September 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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...
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W...
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...
Check it out: homesri.org/wp-content/u...
August 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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...
Check it out: homesri.org/wp-content/u...
Cooling centers are open across Rhode Island. Find one near you: riema.ri.gov/planning-mit...
July 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Cooling centers are open across Rhode Island. Find one near you: riema.ri.gov/planning-mit...
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...
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...
April 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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...
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...
Save the date, housing advocates!
April 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Save the date, housing advocates!
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! 🏡❤🚍
Then, join housing & transit advocates for a joint lobby day to discuss the connected need for reliable transit & affordable homes across RI! 🏡❤🚍
April 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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! 🏡❤🚍
Then, join housing & transit advocates for a joint lobby day to discuss the connected need for reliable transit & affordable homes across RI! 🏡❤🚍
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...
www.401gives.org/organization...
April 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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...
www.401gives.org/organization...
April 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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!
Please mark your calendar and consider supporting us April 1-2!
March 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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!
Please mark your calendar and consider supporting us April 1-2!
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...
📅 Tues, Mar 18
🕘 8:45-9:45 AM
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/CODELroundta...
March 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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...
📅 Tues, Mar 18
🕘 8:45-9:45 AM
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/CODELroundta...
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...
March 18, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Registration required: tinyurl.com/CODELroundta...
March 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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...
March 18, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Registration required: tinyurl.com/CODELroundta...
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 🏡
February 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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 🏡
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
February 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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
🚨 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!
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!
February 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🚨 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!
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!
Advocates are encouraged to tell their members of Congress why HUD resources are critical to low-income families and communities, and urge our senators and representatives to protect HUD programs and staff.
Please join us during our phone zap tomorrow, 2-3 p.m. on Zoom as we make calls together!
Please join us during our phone zap tomorrow, 2-3 p.m. on Zoom as we make calls together!
February 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Advocates are encouraged to tell their members of Congress why HUD resources are critical to low-income families and communities, and urge our senators and representatives to protect HUD programs and staff.
Please join us during our phone zap tomorrow, 2-3 p.m. on Zoom as we make calls together!
Please join us during our phone zap tomorrow, 2-3 p.m. on Zoom as we make calls together!
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.
February 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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.
New Rhode Island housing laws, effective Jan. 1, 2025 (2/2)
January 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
New Rhode Island housing laws, effective Jan. 1, 2025 (2/2)
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)
January 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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)
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...
January 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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...
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...
Read the full statement: housingnetworkri.org/wp-content/u...
January 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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...
Read the full statement: housingnetworkri.org/wp-content/u...
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.
January 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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.