We believe every Rhode Islander has the right to a safe, healthy, affordable home.
Homes RI exists to increase and preserve the supply of safe, healthy, and affordable homes throughout Rhode Island.
We believe Rhode Island can and should be a state where all residents live in safe, healthy affordable homes in thriving communities.
Increase Engagement
Increase community engagement and motivate the public and policymakers.
Increase Investments
Increase investments to construct and preserve long-term affordable homes.
Reduce Barriers
Reduce regulatory and economic barriers to residential development.
Promote Healthy Homes
Promote and implement policies that expand access to healthy homes.
We must help Rhode Island become a better place to live.
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In the 2017-2018 school year, RI public school personnel identified 1,539 children as homeless
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Every year, RI courts process more than 8,000 eviction cases,the highest eviction rate in New England
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In RI, there are an estimated 4,000 people experiencing homelessness
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RI spends only $21.90 per capita on affordable homes (MA spends $100.88)”
VOTER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Represent your community and help engage voters!
It’s up to all of us to work together and increase the supply of safe, healthy and affordable homes throughout Rhode Island. To accomplish this, we need renters, homeowners, and other low income people engaged in the voting process to ensure low-income housing interests are represented.