Governor McKee wants to explore expanding homeless shelter programs throughout the state.
“Providing these resources for 24-hour warming stations and expanded overnight shelter is another step we are taking to reduce unsheltered homelessness throughout Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I remain committed to investing in partnerships to carry out this important work.”
“To combat homelessness, we must provide our unhoused neighbors with not only shelter, but with the wraparound services they need,” said Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos. “Through this newly-available funding, we will be able to make our shelters and warming stations safer, more comfortable, and more supportive for those who make use of them."
“It is important to expand warming center and shelter operations to additional locations given the continuing need,” said Secretary of Housing Stefan Pryor. “We are implementing more of these critical near-term measures while at the same time advancing efforts to build more permanent housing stock in our state.”
The Governor says he wants to reduce unsheltered homelessness in the state.
State officials say they want to make sure all shelters are safe across the state.
The deadline to get proposals in or to submit letters of interest for the expansion is February 17.
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