Crossroads Rhode Island breaks ground on development for those experiencing homelessness
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Crossroads Rhode Island on Friday broke ground on a construction site that will be used to house 176 formerly homeless adults.
The organization held a ceremonial groundbreaking for modern permanent supportive apartments at 94 Sumner St.
The construction will create homes for 176 adults who are currently living at Travelers Aid Housing on Broad Street. It’s expected to be completed by 2025.
It will be one of Crossroads’ largest developments to assist those experiencing homelessness since building 104 apartments for families in North Kingstown from 2010 to 2012.
Friday’s groundbreaking included Crossroads staff, as well as local and state officials that consisted of Gov. Dan McKee, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, and U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse.
The two senators secured $2 million in funding for the project which was heavily funded through federal funding dollars.
Each unit in the 94 Sumner St. property will consist of one bedroom, a private bath, a kitchen, and a living area.
There are also several other developments currently under Crossroads jurisdiction across Rhode Island, including one on Pine Street in Providence, another recently completed renovation of a shelter on Beach Ave in Warwick, and a 144-apartment unit that was just approved to be built in May in East Providence.
