Resources

This Resource page has been created to provide a comprehensive list of resources available to Rhode Island residents, particularly in relation to emergency winter shelters resources, homelessness support, and housing assistance.

Resources for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Partner Agencies' Homelessness Resources

• The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness 
• Department of Education-
  • Students Experiencing Homelessness

Housing Resources 

Rental Assistance

• Rhode Island Landlord Tenant Handbook
  • Manual para propietarios e inquilinos de Rhode Island 2024
• Rhode Island Housing- 
  • Foreclosure prevention counseling.
  • Rental Resource Guide

Eviction/Foreclosure

• The Housing Network-
  • Foreclosure prevention/homeownership counseling across the State.
• Rhode Island Legal Services
  • Legal assistance to homeowners at-risk of foreclosure.
  • Legal assistance to residents at-risk of eviction.
    • Just Cause Eviction Brochure- (English)
    • La Ley Causa Justa para Desalojarlo

Additional Housing Related Resources

• HousingWorksRI
• Department of Health-
  • Lead Hazard Mitigation Program
• United Way of Rhode Island
• The Economic Progress Institute- Guide to Assistance
• Rhode Island Association of Community Action Agencies (RICAA)
• Resources for Tribal Housing
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
  • Assists homeowners regarding mortgage loans/servicing issues.