House of Hope Community Development Corporation

Homelessness in Rhode Island has increased by almost 35% in the last year. This is only a glimpse of the crisis being faced in our state - a crisis that will continue to grow worse if we do not ACT NOW. Help bring hope to those in Rhode Island looking for a second chance. Read more about House of Hope's 2024 Summer Appeal here - https://lnkd.in/ef7uKkfC

With a reputation of being innovative, out of the box thinkers, House of Hope launched Shower to Empower in April of 2018. Ultimately we hope some day a service like this will not be necessary, we are proud of all that Shower to Empower has been able to provide over the last 6 years. Here are the numbers as of June 2024 - and while it is important to recognize these numbers it is also very important to remember that those served are more than just numbers receiving more than just services; they are receiving a chance to restore their hope and dignity.

"More than a month after Providence ordered roughly 60 people out of the city’s two largest homeless encampments, in mid-May, citing safety concerns, drug overdoses among the unhoused are up. And outreach workers offering the life-saving overdose prevention medication naloxone, known as Narcan, said the crackdown was driving their clients farther out of reach." Read more of The Public's Radio 89.3FM article on how the disbandment of homeless encampments is resulting in an uptick of drug overdoses among those experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island. https://lnkd.in/e5DTBVUE

All said, Jaworski noted how she and other advocates have watched other cities and towns around the country set up these kinds of “rapidly deployable units” at a quicker pace. “The reality is, though, my street-based outreach team is seeing firsthand the increase in need and demand for safe, dignified shelter – for safe affordable housing,” she said. “And to very much feel that in real time has been a very difficult space to sit in.” Thank you to the Warwick Beacon for helping us to deliver an important update on ECHO Village. To read the entire article, visit - https://lnkd.in/equb9rRe

As we move further along in the construction process at ECHO Village, we are strongly advocating for the local business community to consider partnering with us to support this innovative solution. There are a number of Sponsorship opportunities available! Please consider being part of history as we launch this groundbreaking solution to unsheltered homelessness in Rhode Island. For more information visit - https://lnkd.in/emGy-7an

Come Join Our Team! You can make a difference for those most vulnerable in Rhode Island. We are hiring for the following positions: Director of Outreach Case Manager - Housing Stabilization For more information about these positions and how to apply, please go to https://lnkd.in/euEjn_py

House of Hope is so thankful to be selected by Rhode Island Energy's PPL Foundation as one of their grant recipients for 2024. This award will help fund program support at ECHO Village!

The closest Pallet community to Rhode Island is located in Boston. Within the first year of deploying Pallets as temporary emergency shelter, Boston saw fewer people experiencing homelessness - year over year. To learn more about Pallet Shelters and their success in combating homelessness - visit www.palletshelter.com

Sincere thanks to Providence Rotary Club for supporting ECHO Village! House of Hope was a recent recipient of the Providence Rotary Charities Foundation - we appreciate the support very much!

Yesterday, our Executive Director Laura Jaworski was invited to speak at Leadership Rhode Island's Basic Needs Session Day. The 2024 Upsilon II class had the opportunity to learn more about House of Hope, who we serve and our new initiative, ECHO Village. Members of the class generously donated gift cards to assist those we serve through Street Outreach!! We appreciate you all so much!!