Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness

Address

1070 Main Street
Suite 304
Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 721-5685

www.rihomeless.org/

Description:

A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. Advocates for responsible public policy to prevent and end homelessness. Provides education and technical assistance to members and information to the community at large. Coordinates Homeless Legal Clinic Program and publishes "Street Sheet". Provides tenant education and housing search assistance.

Special Notes/Funding

The Homeless Legal Clinic Program is funded largely in part from a generous grant by the Rhode Island Bar Foundation.

Description

The Homeless Legal Clinic (HLC) was established in the Spring of 1990 in an effort to address the legal needs of homeless people in Rhode Island. The HLC relies on volunteers to provide legal services to the homeless without charge. The objective of the HLC is to serve in an outreach capacity by seeking out homeless and at risk clients at RI shelters. The HLC can provide direct legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney or may be unable to travel to a legal assistance office, are unaware such services exist or may be apprehensive about visiting a lawyer's office. The services now are being held at Harrington Hall and Crossroads only. The clinics are staffed by Attorney, Phillip Weistein and Attorney Dena Paolino, volunteer law students, and shelter liaisons.

Hours

Varies

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

At risk of homelessness or homeless

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

To sign up for an upcoming legal clinic, email Melissa Cruz, Community Programs Manager at melissa@rihomeless.org and Shirley Jones,Community Programs Analyst, VISTA at shirley@rihomeless.org

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island
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    Description

    A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. The Rhode Island Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a partnership of all of the homeless providers in the state and is initiative of the Rhode Island Continuum of Care. The day to day operations of this program are led by the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless and Crossroads Rhode Island.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

    Eligibility

    Homeless Providers in RI

    Fees

    No fees

    Intake Procedure

    Looking for Shelter, call CES Hotline (401) 277-4316 Providers: Contact Amy Ferguson, Coordinated Entry Prioritization and Placement Manager, amy@rihomeless.org; Maria Vargas, Statewide Coordinated Entry Accountability Analyst, mvargas@rihomeless.org; Shalissa Coutoulakis, Statewide Coordinated Entry MSW Intern, shalissa@rihomeless.org

    Languages

    German, Spanish

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-277-4316
      Name:
      Coordinated Entry Hotline
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-0500.3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Special Notes/Funding

      Funded largely in part by the Rhode Island Bar Foundation

      Description

      A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. Advocates for responsible public policy to prevent and end homelessness. Provides education and technical assistance to members and information to the community at large. Coordinates Homeless Legal Clinic Program and publishes "Street Sheet". Provides tenant education and housing search assistance.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

      Eligibility

      All individuals who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness

      Intake Procedure

      To sign up for an upcoming legal clinic, or to bring a clinic to your site, please contact the Coalition at 401.721.5685 or email info@rihomeless.org.

      Languages

      German, Spanish

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-0500.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. Provides education and technical assistance to members and information to the community at large. Provides Homeless Management Information System and similar field trainings. Provides tenant education and housing search assistance.

        Hours

        Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

        Eligibility

        Members

        Fees

        Minumum membership fee $1 (organizations)- negotiate based on budget restrictions. Most training free with membership

        Intake Procedure

        Register online

        Languages

        German, Spanish

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island
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          General Information

          Hours:

          Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

          Intake Process:

          To sign up for an upcoming legal clinic, or to bring a clinic to your site, please contact the Coalition at 401.721.5685 or email info@rihomeless.org.
          Looking for Shelter, call CES Hotline (401) 277-4316
          Organizations: Become a member online, register online for trainings. Contact DeeDee Williams at dwilliams@rihomeless.org to request to schedule a training course online
          Providers: Contact Amy Ferguson, Coordinated Entry Prioritization and Placement Manager, amy@rihomeless.org; Maria Vargas, Statewide Coordinated Entry Accountability Analyst, mvargas@rihomeless.org; Shalissa Coutoulakis, Statewide Coordinated Entry MSW Intern, shalissa@rihomeless.org

          Program Fees:

          Minumum membership fee $1 (organizations)- negotiate based on budget restrictions. Most training free with membership

          Eligibility:

          All individuals who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness. Homeless Providers in RI

          Is Shelter?

          No

          Miscellaneous

          AKA:

          Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, The

          Related Resource

          Date of Official Change:

          May 10, 2021

          Legal Status:

          Non-Profit

          Year Incorporated:

          1988

          Special Notes/Funding

          The Homeless Legal Clinic Program is funded largely in part from a generous grant by the Rhode Island Bar Foundation.

          Description

          The Homeless Legal Clinic (HLC) was established in the Spring of 1990 in an effort to address the legal needs of homeless people in Rhode Island. The HLC relies on volunteers to provide legal services to the homeless without charge. The objective of the HLC is to serve in an outreach capacity by seeking out homeless and at risk clients at RI shelters. The HLC can provide direct legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney or may be unable to travel to a legal assistance office, are unaware such services exist or may be apprehensive about visiting a lawyer's office. The services now are being held at Harrington Hall and Crossroads only. The clinics are staffed by Attorney, Phillip Weistein and Attorney Dena Paolino, volunteer law students, and shelter liaisons.

          Hours

          Varies

          Required Documents

          Varies

          Eligibility

          At risk of homelessness or homeless

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          To sign up for an upcoming legal clinic, email Melissa Cruz, Community Programs Manager at melissa@rihomeless.org and Shirley Jones,Community Programs Analyst, VISTA at shirley@rihomeless.org

          Service Area

          Statewide

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Rhode Island
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FV-1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. The Rhode Island Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a partnership of all of the homeless providers in the state and is initiative of the Rhode Island Continuum of Care. The day to day operations of this program are led by the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless and Crossroads Rhode Island.

            Hours

            Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

            Eligibility

            Homeless Providers in RI

            Fees

            No fees

            Intake Procedure

            Looking for Shelter, call CES Hotline (401) 277-4316 Providers: Contact Amy Ferguson, Coordinated Entry Prioritization and Placement Manager, amy@rihomeless.org; Maria Vargas, Statewide Coordinated Entry Accountability Analyst, mvargas@rihomeless.org; Shalissa Coutoulakis, Statewide Coordinated Entry MSW Intern, shalissa@rihomeless.org

            Languages

            German, Spanish

            Service Area

            Statewide

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Rhode Island

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              401-277-4316
              Name:
              Coordinated Entry Hotline
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-0500.3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Special Notes/Funding

              Funded largely in part by the Rhode Island Bar Foundation

              Description

              A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. Advocates for responsible public policy to prevent and end homelessness. Provides education and technical assistance to members and information to the community at large. Coordinates Homeless Legal Clinic Program and publishes "Street Sheet". Provides tenant education and housing search assistance.

              Hours

              Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

              Eligibility

              All individuals who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness

              Intake Procedure

              To sign up for an upcoming legal clinic, or to bring a clinic to your site, please contact the Coalition at 401.721.5685 or email info@rihomeless.org.

              Languages

              German, Spanish

              Service Area

              Statewide

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Rhode Island
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-0500.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. Provides education and technical assistance to members and information to the community at large. Provides Homeless Management Information System and similar field trainings. Provides tenant education and housing search assistance.

                Hours

                Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

                Eligibility

                Members

                Fees

                Minumum membership fee $1 (organizations)- negotiate based on budget restrictions. Most training free with membership

                Intake Procedure

                Register online

                Languages

                German, Spanish

                Service Area

                Statewide

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Rhode Island
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-2000.6400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Geographies Served

                  • Serves All Areas

                  Address Listings

                  Physical (Primary)

                  1070 Main Street
                  Suite 304
                  Pawtucket, RI 02860

                  Mailing

                  1070 Main Street
                  Suite 304
                  Pawtucket, RI 02860

                  Contacts

                  Caitlin Frumerie

                  Primary Contact

                  Executive Director

                  (401) 721-5685 x17

                  caitlin@rihomeless.org

                  Donna "DeeDee" Williams

                  Director of Education and Training

                  dwilliams@rihomeless.org

                  General Email

                  Phone Numbers

                  Main Phone

                  (401) 721-5685

                  Coordinated Entry Hotline

                  (401) 277-4316

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