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RI CHW VOICES�March 31, 2025

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Welcome & Icebreaker
Hear From Community Partners and Advocates
Breakout & Group Discussion
Housing Resources
What’s Next

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Life is a rollercoaster—during hard times, let’s lift each other up, care for ourselves, and support one another, just as we do for those we serve

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�How have you gotten involved in an issue you cared about?�

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RI Housing Rental Resource Guide

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Many of those listed have their own waiting list. Reach out.�
The local housing authorities are only a few of the listings.

for example, Prov Housing Authority has only 6 family developments.
Guide has 23 other developments listed for families in Providence�

Keep in mind new properties are

being built at this time

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Your voice and experiences make a difference!

Collective Action takes many forms:�

Spreading awareness�
Joining local coalitions�
Staying informed through �newsletters�
Staying connected through

networks�

Testifying for/against legislation �(verbal or written)

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Staying connected to networks

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EXAMPLE OF A COALITIONS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

RI Coalition to End Homelessness

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We are our greatest resource! Stay connected, and never hesitate to ask—your fellow community colleagues may have valuable insights or know of available resources to support you.

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WWW.FINDHELP.ORG

RI Community Resource Group

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Quick Breakout Conversation

Go into breakout groups of 2-4 and discuss:

A challenge you are experiencing around housing.�
Are you collecting any data to communicate the urgency you are seeing?�
A new idea on how you would like to tackle that challenge�
Ideal partners you would like to connect with�

Please allow time for all to speak and one person share out to larger group.�

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Staying connected to networks

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AS220 has 6 affordable studio units available for artist. (From $510-$1,200 a month)

Spaces designed for single occupants (possibly 2 adults depending on size) in downtown Providence

They believe EVERYONE IS AN ARTIST.

DEADLINE 3/31 AT 11:59pm

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Community Partners are currently building new units, partnerships, & homeownership opportunities coming soon

New units coming soon in North Kingstown, Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Woonsocket, and hopefully more�

New Senior Complex opening in Middletown and Portsmouth with over 50 units.

https://www.pcfdevelopment.org/

-Not all stories will resonate with individuals and it is important to do your research on those you will be meeting to find something that will resonate with them. Sometimes the story won’t stick, but the data might and vice versa.

Add time and/or questions for reflection(5min?), 10min total

Perhaps we can best define what we mean by “listening to understand” by reference to what it is not. As one senior public/civil servant, explained, “In government, we tend to listen to respond.” Listening to understand is not this. Listening to understand is grounded in humility, empathy, and heart. It means listening with curiosity and suspending our habits of judgement. Listening to understand is a generative practice which recognises that the process of listening is just as important as the insights that emerge.

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LEGAL KEY PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH & JUSTICE | DIGITAL DIGEST

Legal Key (formerly MLPB) regularly updates its digital digest with essential information on housing laws, eviction rights, legal guidance, and other housing resources.

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There are additional shelters that may include local churches like Emmanuel House and specific DV or LGBTQ+ spaces as well like those run by Blackstone Valley.

Some CHWs are currently working on partnerships to create more shelters! More coming soon!

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COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (CES)

Individuals and families experiencing homelessness will be prompted to contact CES

The agents conduct assessments and work to connect individuals with eligible resources such as shelter or permanent supportive housing programs.

Connections to resources are not guaranteed

RI Coalition to End Homelessness

Oversees housing placements through The Coordinate Entry System (CES) & manages the call center�
Holds multiple trainings around housing including how CES works�
Get in touch at info@rihomeless.org or 401-213-5618

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Street Sheets�

1-page, double sided pamphlets with regional information for anyone experiencing homelessness, housing, insecurity, or hunger�
Currently being updated by the RI Coalition to End Homelessness and will be available Summer 2025.

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THIRD ANNUAL RI CHW CONFERENCE

THEME: Building Bridges:

Strengthening Communities & Advancing Systems Together

JUNE 26th at the Pawtucket Boys & Girls Club

Complete Call to Action Form to express how you would like to participate.

Please share suggestions on local keynote speakers with CHW Voices at RICHWVoices@gmail.com �

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THANK YOU &

TAKE CARE

Need more time to discuss strategies?�

Join the Roadmap implementation groups

Find this PowerPoint and other resources on the CHWARI CHW Voices page

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Post-Session Notes

Wingate Properties Senior RSC: Rebecca Cruz at rcruz@wingatecompanies.com �
Improper discharge tracker from acute care to homelessness. This is for advocacy purposes and no PHI is involved. We learn bout the gaps daily and this is a big failure. The Improper Discharge Tracker is a survey that staff can fill out and will be used to track patterns of improper discharge from acute medical care to homelessness for advocacy purposes. Link to the form is here: https://forms.gle/htW6j5BgFnPQXhzQ9

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