Voices unheard tend to be uncounted. Come out and be a voice for those who need it. We can't both create a housing crisis and punish folks hurt by it. I'll be there hope to see you all!
@steveahlquist@UpriseRI@GovDanMcKee Yes because housing vouchers mean squat! I got a RI Housing EMERGENCY voucher 6yrs ago. They then took away numbers and so I'm just waiting. It's no longer an emergency...I'm unhoused now ๐คฆ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
@steveahlquist@GovDanMcKee Unfortunately there is more money in keeping ppl homeless than housed. RI shelter system and all the programs associated with it take in a lot of money. Imagine if instead of those we built stablized affordable housing? I worked 13yrs in the field it's all money.
Please stay aware of the local crisis in housing. I myself have been unhoused and couch surfing since March with no apparent end. There is NO WHERE TO GO! I've had a landlord say "you have no husband or boyfriend how can you afford to live here?" after seeing I'm a single mom.
Right now, members of @GovDanMcKee โs staff and the RI State Police are issuing eviction notices to those on the State House plaza. They have 648 hours.
@phileil @foodbynorth Carolinas, La grand parada, Apsaras (West End location), Deddeh's kitchen, and Orale tacos (Cranston Street), Mi ranchito (Westminster). Or just chill at Long Live or Isco for one of their great food events.