44 Central Street is a vital part of the redevelopment of the Central Street neighborhood Central Falls, RI – Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, members of the General Assembly, housing officials, and advocates joined the Housing Network of Rhode Island and Pawtucket Central Falls Development (PCF Development) for a special construction tour of

PAWTUCKET, RI – “The overwhelming passage of Question 3 is a huge win for Rhode Island and clearly demonstrates that housing is a top priority for voters. These resources are crucial for building and preserving the affordable homes all Rhode Island communities urgently need. Safe, stable, and affordable housing is fundamental to the health and

RI voters can act now by voting “Yes on 3” to approve $120 million housing bond  PAWTUCKET, RI – “The latest HousingWorks RI Fact Book reveals a stark reality: no Rhode Island community is affordable for buyers earning under $100,000 per year, and renters must earn $75,000 annually to afford the average 2-bedroom rental, which

Pawtucket, RI— Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) and Homes RI coalition proudly joined the campaign encouraging Rhode Islanders to vote "Yes on 3” to support the state’s affordable housing production efforts. With a crisis of rising rental and home costs, limited affordable options, and increasing homelessness, this bond is crucial for creating affordable homes

Providence, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) and Homes RI coalition are excited to welcome Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, to advance a vital voter engagement initiative, Our Homes, Our Votes. Our Homes, Our Votes is a nonpartisan campaign to register and mobilize low-income renters

PAWTUCKET, RI – I commend and thank Governor McKee for ensuring minimal disruption to the urgent work of the Department of Housing with his appointment of Daniel Connors as interim Housing Secretary. Stable transitional leadership will be crucial in the months ahead as we continue to work with the State to address Rhode Island’s pressing

Providence, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) and Homes RI applaud House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and the House Finance Committee for allocating $120 million to the General Obligation Housing Bond and funding for the lead rental registry in the proposed FY25 proposed budget. This investment is crucial to keep up the

PROVIDENCE, RI – “The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) celebrates the recent announcement of more than $102 million in funding to support the construction and preservation of over 1,400 homes across Rhode Island,” said HNRI Executive Director Melina Lodge. “This substantial investment represents another step towards addressing the urgent housing needs in our state.

Hopkinton, RI – Rhode Island lawmakers rolled up their sleeves alongside the Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) and the South County Habitat for Humanity today during a special legislative build day. Senator Bridget Valverde, Senator Victoria Gu, Representative Julie Casimiro, and Representative Matthew Dawson worked together with other volunteers to construct a home for

Month of activities planned to celebrate contributions of Rhode Island’s nonprofit affordable housing developers PROVIDENCE – The Housing Network of Rhode Island and its members gathered at the State House on April 3 to launch Community Development Month to celebrate the impact of Rhode Island’s Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and nonprofit housing developers.  The Housing