4 days ago · But what matters most is that today, Rhode Island is taking action,” said Senator Jacob E. Bissaillon (D-Dist. 1, Providence), Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government. “ECHO Village will provide shelter, dignity, and stability to those in need—because having a place to stay is the first step for an individual to ...

ECHO Village – Emergency COVID Housing Opportunities – offers a safe and dignified shelter alternative. This large, innovative project addresses gaps within the shelter system that cannot be filled by traditional shelters or emergency hotel rooms.

3 days ago · PROVIDENCE − Between the time Rhode Island nonprofit House of Hope first sought to build a temporary homeless shelter village and the planned opening of "ECHO Village" in Providence Wednesday ...

3 days ago · According to federal data, Rhode Island has the second-highest rate of chronic homelessness in the country.In 2023, more than 2,400 in Rhode Island people experienced homelessness, a 35% increase from the prior year. Providence City Council President Rachel Miller celebrated the “housewarming” for ECHO Village, while calling attention to other measures she said would help to curb the ...

3 days ago · In 2023, more than 2,400 in Rhode Island people experienced homelessness, a 35% increase from the prior year. Providence City Council President Rachel Miller celebrated the “house warming” for ECHO Village, while calling attention to other measures she said would help to curb the housing crisis and help people avoid falling into homelessness.

3 days ago · On Tuesday, government officials and local housing organizations unveiled a long-awaited temporary pallet shelter in Providence. ECHO Village, which consists of 45 single-person units, is the first pallet shelter pilot in the state.The shelters will begin welcoming unhoused people as soon as Feb. 12.

3 days ago · The statement also said that 66 percent of the individuals housed by the shelters will be from Providence. “ECHO Village marks the latest addition to the state’s inventory of over 1,300 ...

3 days ago · PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s first pallet shelter community officially opened Tuesday morning.A grand opening ceremony was held at ECHO Village, located on Victor Street, where state and ...

3 days ago · It is our hope that this is the first, but not the last ECHO Village in Providence,” said Smiley. Under Governor Dan McKee‘s administration, the number of shelter beds for homeless individuals ...

3 days ago · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — After months of delays and criticism from homelessness advocates, the pallet shelters of Echo Village will finally open today. The shelters are located off Victor ...