RI has a Homeless Bill of Rights. Why advocates say it needs an expansion.
As homelessness soars amid a housing crisis, a legislator proposes adding protections to the state's homeless bill of rights.
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After years of sleeping outside, he's ready for a room. Will there be one available?
Michael Neugent was among the first to set up a tent at the Rhode Island State House last year, and most recently he was on Orms Street with his tent.
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Protesters demand action, shelter options for Providence's homeless population
Protesters gathered at Providence City Hall Wednesday to demand acceptable shelter for the city's homeless population and for police to end the so-called "raiding" of encampments resulting in arrests.
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'He was not stopping': Advocates decry use of forest mulcher on Charles Street encampment
Advocates say they were nearly run over by a small front-loader at the site. RIDOT and PVD officials say the site was already clear of people.
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R.I. advocates push for 'sanctioned' homeless encampments
“We have not successfully found facilities to put more shelter beds online ... So we need to think outside of the box,” said Jennifer Barrera of the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness.
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