“People are unhoused because they cannot afford a place to live, and punitive measures like this ordinance only compound that challenge,” Laura Jaworski told the Globe on Friday. “We cannot ‘fine’ our way out of the current housing and homelessness crisis,” To read more about this newly proposed ordinance in Cranston, click here - https://lnkd.in/eaX3dxNP
House of Hope Community Development Corporation
Individual and Family Services
Warwick, RI 794 followers
We work as partners with those experiencing homelessness - to restore dignity + respect, and ultimately achieve housing.
About us
For many who are living on the streets, House of Hope CDC is a safe place, somewhere to call "home". We are their surrogate family and friends. We are the person they reach out to time and time again to talk through a crisis, ask questions, and receive guidance. As a result of these relationships, House of Hope CDC knows what it takes to move someone off the streets and into housing - and keep them there, by developing high-quality affordable housing and offering the best social services in the field. Coupled with our experience as an affordable housing developer, we are well-positioned to not only build structures but build people. We believe that a home can change a life.
- Website
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http://thehouseofhopecdc.org
External link for House of Hope Community Development Corporation
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Warwick, RI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- homeless service provider, basic human needs, affordable housing, housing advocates, and Showers, medical navigation & haircuts
Locations
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Primary
3188 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886, US
Employees at House of Hope Community Development Corporation
Updates
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Homelessness in Rhode Island has increased by almost 35% in the last year. This is only a glimpse of the crisis being faced in our state - a crisis that will continue to grow worse if we do not ACT NOW. Help bring hope to those in Rhode Island looking for a second chance. Read more about House of Hope's 2024 Summer Appeal here - https://lnkd.in/ef7uKkfC
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With a reputation of being innovative, out of the box thinkers, House of Hope launched Shower to Empower in April of 2018. Ultimately we hope some day a service like this will not be necessary, we are proud of all that Shower to Empower has been able to provide over the last 6 years. Here are the numbers as of June 2024 - and while it is important to recognize these numbers it is also very important to remember that those served are more than just numbers receiving more than just services; they are receiving a chance to restore their hope and dignity.
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"More than a month after Providence ordered roughly 60 people out of the city’s two largest homeless encampments, in mid-May, citing safety concerns, drug overdoses among the unhoused are up. And outreach workers offering the life-saving overdose prevention medication naloxone, known as Narcan, said the crackdown was driving their clients farther out of reach." Read more of The Public's Radio 89.3FM article on how the disbandment of homeless encampments is resulting in an uptick of drug overdoses among those experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island. https://lnkd.in/e5DTBVUE
Providence’s crackdown on homeless encampments complicates efforts to prevent overdoses - TPR: The Public's Radio
https://thepublicsradio.org
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All said, Jaworski noted how she and other advocates have watched other cities and towns around the country set up these kinds of “rapidly deployable units” at a quicker pace. “The reality is, though, my street-based outreach team is seeing firsthand the increase in need and demand for safe, dignified shelter – for safe affordable housing,” she said. “And to very much feel that in real time has been a very difficult space to sit in.” Thank you to the Warwick Beacon for helping us to deliver an important update on ECHO Village. To read the entire article, visit - https://lnkd.in/equb9rRe
Years in making, 45-pallet-home village begins to take shape - Warwick Beacon
warwickonline.com
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As we move further along in the construction process at ECHO Village, we are strongly advocating for the local business community to consider partnering with us to support this innovative solution. There are a number of Sponsorship opportunities available! Please consider being part of history as we launch this groundbreaking solution to unsheltered homelessness in Rhode Island. For more information visit - https://lnkd.in/emGy-7an
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Come Join Our Team! You can make a difference for those most vulnerable in Rhode Island. We are hiring for the following positions: Director of Outreach Case Manager - Housing Stabilization For more information about these positions and how to apply, please go to https://lnkd.in/euEjn_py
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House of Hope is so thankful to be selected by Rhode Island Energy's PPL Foundation as one of their grant recipients for 2024. This award will help fund program support at ECHO Village!
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The closest Pallet community to Rhode Island is located in Boston. Within the first year of deploying Pallets as temporary emergency shelter, Boston saw fewer people experiencing homelessness - year over year. To learn more about Pallet Shelters and their success in combating homelessness - visit www.palletshelter.com