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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.

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.

he auction of the property will be conducted online, with the auction being advertised by the state for three weeks before the building is sold, according to sources.

Half a dozen leaders of human service and substance abuse treatment organizations spoke at Monday night’s City Council meeting after news broke of a cease and desist order served to the mobile health unit operating on Clinton Street.

The loss that many of our staff face in relation to their work is heartbreaking. Thank you for illustrating the humanity of Allen Charette and all those who have died this winter because they didn't have a place to live. There is deep sadness here...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A mobile addiction treatment clinic is refusing to leave Woonsocket after being issued a cease and desist order.