PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Wednesday he activated the Rhode Island National Guard to help with the operation of the Cranston Street Armory warming station for the homeless. McKee said Maj. General Christopher Callahan will select 50 National…
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) -- With a tent city on the steps of the Rhode Island State House now facing eviction, the homeless and housing crisis has embroiled Gov. Dan McKee over much of the past year. So, how did we…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Members of the Cranston Safety Services and Licensing Committee voted 4-3 Thursday in favor of a resolution, asking the state to revoke its proposal of 500 of pallet homes…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced on Thursday over $166 million in funding to support affordable housing statewide. According to the governor's office, $115 million will come from the state's federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. “Earlier…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Jorge Elorza announced Thursday the formation of a Providence Neighborhood Land Bank. The city said the goal of this initiative is to increase affordable housing throughout Providence, while also addressing "underused vacant land." "Bold policies…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Democratic candidates in the race for Rhode Island governor gave their final messages to voters, hours before polls open across the state. Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea focused on decades…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Efforts to create affordable housing in Rhode Island could get a big boost with $250 million potentially being approved in the…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) -- A report released by the Rhode Island Department of Administration this week revealed a staggering surplus of $877.5 million, sitting in the state's hands at a time its residents need it most. That surplus has continued…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and other state and local leaders broke ground on a new housing project that will bring dozens…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - For nine years, the so-called "Superman Building" in downtown Providence has sat empty, waiting for its next role. Just last week, Gov. Dan McKee announced plans to breathe fresh air into the space in an effort…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) - Crossroads Rhode Island has begun its renovation of the Rhode Island Family Shelter. Once finished, the shelter will provide stable and affordable housing. The apartments on Beach Avenue in Warwick are a part of Crossroads' model…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - United Way of Rhode Island's 211 center took 263,347 calls this year, the highest in the program's 15 year history. Most people called for health information (127,509), food (114,168), and housing (109,393). United Way is using…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI (BCBSRI) has awarded six organizations $375,000 in BlueAngel Community Health grant (BACHG) money to provide affordable housing BCBSRI has partnered with Brown University School of Public Health to prepare the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - This Wednesday Morning, Governor Dan McKee announced the availability of new funding to support in creating affordable housing via the state’s allocation of federal Fiscal Recovery Funds. The program will give grants to municipalities and for-profit…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Governor McKee delivered his first State of the State address tonight from the Rhode Island House Chamber, reflecting on lives lost to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- A report released by Senator Bell details how Rhode Island has left $197 million in federal funds for affordable housing projects unused every year. The report explains that under the 4 percent tax credit program of the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee has announced that Josh Saal has been appointed to be the Deputy Secretary of Commerce to oversee a project for affordable housing. McKee also announced Hannah Moore as Assistant Secretary of Commerce so…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor McKee stated the Administration's Housing Resources Commission approved almost $31 million in awards to the Building Homes Rhode Island program. This is the largest amount of funding the Building Homes program has received since it's…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) – Child care providers along with Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Executive Director Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Department of Human Services Director Celia Blue, and representatives…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Sabina Matos was sworn in as the 70th Lt. Governor of Rhode Island on Wednesday morning. Lt. Governor Matosm her husband Patrick Ward and their children Annemarie and Diego were joined by Governor McKee for the…
RHODE ISLAND (WLNE)- Governor Gina Raimondo is challenging landlords across the state to pledge 100 rental units to those who are homeless or housing insecure…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Front-line personnel are working effortlessly everyday to fight the rapid spread of the coronavirus. These workers that serve on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic increase their exposure to the infection not only for themselves, but…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With half of Rhode Islanders who have a mental health issue not getting the care they need, patients and therapists agree our system is on the brink of a crisis. It's a puzz
The two centers are specifically designed to help residents of the Providence & Pawtucket Housing Authorities
