@homesri.bsky.social
We believe every Rhode Islander has the right to a safe, healthy, affordable home.
We're excited to share our 2026 policy agenda for affordable, safe and healthy homes in just a few weeks!
RSVP for the kickoff event: Tinyurl.com/LegislativeEvent2026
Warming centers have been activated across Rhode Island - visit riema.ri.gov/warming-centers or housing.ri.gov/resources/individuals-experiencing-homelessness for the most up-to-date information!
06.12.2025 00:02 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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 ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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
Missed the 9/4 webinar? No problem! You can watch the recording here to learn more about RI's new land use legislation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Kw...
09.09.2025 16:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We were pleased to welcome over 140 participants, including representatives from nearly half of RI’s cities and towns, members of our federal delegation and General Assembly, staff from various state agencies and departments, and professionals and advocates working across the housing sector.
09.09.2025 16:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s webinar on the new land use legislation, led by Attorney Joelle Rocha!
09.09.2025 16:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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...
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...
Cooling centers are open across Rhode Island. Find one near you: riema.ri.gov/planning-mit...
30.07.2025 13:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today, Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social & Rep. June Speakman joined the Housing Network of RI & @homesri.bsky.social at an event to announce the organizations' 2025 legislative priorities.
More info: homesri.org/our-work/leg...
View the event online: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11245?s...
Earlier this week, Senators Jacob Bissaillon and Tiara Mack joined other state leaders during a State House event highlighting the legislative priorities of the Housing Network of Rhode Island and @homesri.bsky.social.
Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11245?s...
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...
Save the date, housing advocates!
14.04.2025 20:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Today's the day!
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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! 🏡❤🚍
The whole entire staff of LIHEAP was terminated?! As a LIHEAP recipient, this is so scary to hear. So many folks rely on this for heating assistance during the winter months.
02.04.2025 18:44 — 👍 23 🔁 6 💬 3 📌 1
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...
Support housing this 401Gives! #HomesForAll
www.401gives.org/organization...
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!
“Right now, you can work in Johnston, but not live here and that’s a clear message we’re getting from the mayor and the council. So I don’t think that they’re speaking to their residents. I don’t think they’re doing just by the residents here.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/20/m...
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...
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...
EPI is proud to have signed the NLIHC's letter urging Congress to protect HUD from being gutted by inhumane budget cuts.
And we stand in solidarity w/the tenacious advocates of
@homesri.bsky.social in trying to help keep Rhode Island whole amid this time of cruelty.🫡📢👏
nlihc.org/march-10-day...
Read the full statement: tinyurl.com/SpeakerBills
28.02.2025 17:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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 🏡
28.02.2025 17:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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
26.02.2025 20:08 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Save RIPTA Transit Package 🚌
Join us tomorrow, Thursday Feb. 27, to learn about the wide range of funding priorities this session, to ensure RIPTA has the funding to move Rhode Island into the future.
🎙️Save RIPTA Press Conference
📆Thurs. Feb. 27
⌚️ 3:00pm
🏛️Rhode Island State House Library
🚨 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!
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!
