Housing Network of Rhode Island

09/04/2026

Primary elections help shape who represents our communities and the decisions that impact housing affordability and availability.

The communities most affected by the lack of stable, accessible and affordable housing are often the same communities facing the greatest barriers to voting. When low-income renters participate at far lower rates than high-income homeowners, their housing needs and priorities risk being overlooked by policymakers.

Make a plan to vote! Check your registration, view a sample ballot and find your polling place at ourhomes.turbovote.org 🗳️🏡

09/03/2026

Rhode Island's 2026 legislative session brought important wins for affordable housing, while laying the groundwork for the work still ahead.

Our 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up Report takes a closer look at this year’s progress, the policies we advanced, the wins we secured, and the missed opportunities that will continue to shape our advocacy moving forward.

Read the report to learn more about what we accomplished together, and where we go from here - and join us to celebrate progress in person at Sunset on Session, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m.!

Read the report:https://housingnetworkri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Legislative-Wrap-Up-6-1.pdf
RSVP for Sunset on Session: https://givebutter.com/SunsetonSession

08/31/2026

Sunset on Session is just two weeks away! Join us for:

✅ A celebration of this year's housing policy wins
✅ A chance to mingle with fellow R.I. housing advocates
✅ Classic R.I. summer treats (clam cakes, chowdah & doughboys!)

Thank you to our 'Clam Cake' sponsor RWU Extension School for your support!

RSVP:

By Housing Network of Rhode Island

08/28/2026

The Housing Network was honored to co-host this week's Community Opportunity Alliance Summit, which brought community development professionals from across the U.S. to Providence for three days of learning and connecting.

As part of the , attendees had the opportunity to tour our members' (NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation and Omni Development Corp.) communities and see firsthand the impact that R.I.'s nonprofit affordable housing developers are making in the areas they serve.

We are so grateful to COA for bringing the Summit to Rhode Island this year, and for the opportunity to trade ideas and best practices with our colleagues from across the country.

Here are just a few highlights from our experience ⬇️📸

08/25/2026

Have you RSVP'd for Sunset on Session?

Join us at Iggy's on Sept. 14 for an opportunity to mingle with R.I. housing advocates, enjoy some R.I. summer treats, and hear from HNRI about the successes of this year's legislative session and what's on deck. We hope to see you there!

Thank you so much to our Leader-level sponsors, Adler Po***ck & Sheehan P.C., Joe Casali Engineering, DarrowEverett LLP, Frank J. Murphy Architect and BankNewport for generously supporting this event!

RSVP: https://givebutter.com/SunsetonSession

08/20/2026

Early voting is a great option for Rhode Islanders who might face obstacles to voting on Election Day, including people with inflexible schedules, childcare responsibilities, and those with limited transportation options.

🗓️ Early voting for the primary: Aug. 20 - Sept. 8
🗓️ Early voting for the general election: Oct. 14 - Nov. 2

08/19/2026

Housing advocates and friends of the Network, we hope you'll join us on Sept. 14 for some summer treats as we take time to reflect on this year's housing policy wins and look forward to the next chapter of advocacy!

Thank you to our Friend-level sponsors Cohen and Wolf, P.C., Trailblaze Marketing and Point Associates/Ron Caniglia for supporting this event!

RSVP: https://givebutter.com/SunsetonSession

08/17/2026

If you're planning to vote in the primary via mail this year, be sure to submit your mail ballot application by Aug. 19!

Q: Who can vote by mail?
A: Rhode Island voters who are unable or prefer not to go the polls on Election Day.

You can make the request for a mail ballot online (and learn more about the process) at https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/VotebyMail 🗳️

08/14/2026

We're one month away from Sunset on Session, HNRI's annual gathering where we celebrate recent legislative successes and reflect on what's next for our affordable housing advocacy 🏡

We hope you'll join us at Iggy's in Warwick on Sept. 14!
RSVP: https://givebutter.com/SunsetonSession

08/12/2026

We’re excited to share that Stop & Shop has selected the Housing Network to benefit from their Community Bag Program during the month of August!

For every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased at 575 Greenwich Ave. in Warwick, $1 is directed to HNRI.

If you’re able, please help spread the word! The more bags purchased, the greater the impact we can make together. Thank you for helping turn everyday shopping into meaningful support for our mission. 🏡