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Lynn Arditi, from the Public's Radio describes how The Dignity Bus arrived in Woonsocket, the impetus behind this creative solution to keeping homeless individuals safe, and the hope it brings.

Community Care Alliance (CCA) invites the public to join in the return of an in-person ShelterWalk on September 30 th beginning at a new location at 800 Clinton Street in Woonsocket at 10:30 AM.

On June 27 th , The Woonsocket Hope Building, located at 245 Main Street, was dedicated by Community Care Alliance (CCA) to Josephine Byrd and renamed The Josephine Byrd Community Services Building.

Community Care Alliance held a mental health panel discussion and luncheon, “Outside Your Head: Promote, Protect, & Restore,” at River Falls Restaurant in Woonsocket on May 17 th to encourage a conversation about new approaches to treating mental health by addressing mental stressors that are not o...

Pieces are falling into place to bring the first ever “Dignity Bus” to Woonsocket. The custom-fabricated bus will have enough “sleeping pods” to keep 20 people off the street each night as a short-term shelter solution, said Community Care Alliance CEO, Ben Lessing.

Jessica Jones, Certified Peer Recovery Coach, was recognized for her outstanding work in the field of substance use treatment along with three colleagues from across the state.

Since December the issue of Rhode Island children who are living outdoors or in unacceptable housing conditions, such as in cars or abandoned property, has posed a question that has no clear answer.

Andrea spoke with Ocean State Stories at CCA’s food pantry, part of the organization’s Family Support Center, 245 Main Street in Woonsocket. The center and CCA programs at other locations also provide behavioral health, education, housing, and many other services.

In 12 states, the number of individuals experiencing chronic patterns of homelessness has more than doubled between 2007 and 2022—Rhode Island (214%).

Gonzalez told The Breeze she was discussing the need for the city to have a task force dedicated to social issues even before she ran for re-election last fall.