Over the past year, we have witnessed firsthand the number of Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness, skyrocket. In May 2021, there were 390 Rhode Islanders living in “places not meant for human habitation” – cars, RVs, tents, and the streets. The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated that there is an affordable housing crisis here in Rhode Island.
House of Hope CDC believes housing is a basic human right. A second chance at life.
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Who We Are
Founded in 1989, House of Hope CDC is a non-profit, community development corporation. Serving our residents of Rhode Island, we aim to prevent and end homelessness.
We offer affordable housing and life changing services. Working with other advocates, we support policies to ensure that no one is left behind.
Citizens Bank Champions in Action 2021
We’re honored to be named the 2021 Champions in Action in the category of COVID-19 relief!
This contribution will be used to create ECHO Village – our vision for temporary, emergency shelter, and case management services during the pandemic.
Thank you Citizens for believing in our innovative solution to address homelessness! #championsinaction
See media coverage HERE.
The Numbers in Rhode Island as of July 2021
1267
unsheltered individuals are living on the streets, in cars, in encampments, or other spaces not meant for human habitation
869
persons living in emergency shelter
181
persons living outdoors (increase of 67% since 2020)
60
individuals will be provided with a safer, more dignified alternative to emergency shelter along with access to a variety of supportive services to achieve permanent housing
This Is Why We’re Here
Our clients mean everything to us.
Read our client stories now! See first-hand, how they inspire us every day. To keep pushing in our fight to end homelessness.
Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today.
