Our Stories & Voices

As leaders from around the world convene for the next climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland in November and the world focuses on global changes, it’s easy to forget how climate changes and extremes can affect people locally. In 2019, ONE|NB, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and Steer Media teamed up to create a video to highlight the flooding that occurred here in 2010. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

See some recent photos of work being conducted for 9 apartments on Delaine Street, the child care center for King Street Commons, and work on completing Sheridan Small Homes. CLICK TO SEE SLIDESHOW

New homeowners Romario and Dr. Jhanev Allen Buttler talk to us about moving into their new home, one of five at Sheridan Small Homes, in Olneyville. CLICK TO READ MORE

Children enjoyed face painting, balloon creations, getting their caricatures made, and mango-flavored cold treats, while others got tested for COVID-19 or received their vaccines during Providence’s Family Fun Day. CLICK TO SEE SLIDESHOW

The Rhode Island housing advocacy community has requested that $500 million in funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act be used “to address the State’s urgent housing needs.” CLICK TO READ MORE

Jen Hawkins, our Executive Director, joined an online discussion with Lt. Gov. Sabin Matos, Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor, and other experts to discuss using $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding for housing initiatives and solutions. WATCH ONLINE

For Edmarie Cancel Batista, owning a place of her own is a dream come true. When she left Puerto Rico three years ago, she never thought she would end up a homeowner. READ HER STORY