Outreach Services Role within Homeless Response System

Warwick Public Library 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, United States

Street outreach is critical in supporting the survival and rehousing of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and thus plays a key role in the homeless response system. This session will explore approaches to engaging individuals in housing while also supporting their most basic needs. Attendees will gain an understanding of street outreach’s role in the homeless […]

Emergency Shelter Role within the Homeless Response System

Warwick Public Library 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, United States

Emergency shelter is a key component of a homeless response system, often being the first stop on a household’s journey back to housing. This session will explore how shelters can respond to local systemic needs and provide attendees with practices to support a housing-focused orientation in shelter. Trainers will offer an interactive session to discuss […]

Homeless Response System Components Overview

Warwick Public Library 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, United States

The system to help people who are experiencing homelessness is complex. The projects and staff working within the homeless response system are supported by multiple federal and local funding sources that can be confusing. This session will define and clarify the homeless system terminology and jargon and provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities […]

RentReliefRI – Onsite Assistance – Warwick Public Library

Warwick Public Library 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, United States

Program representatives will be onsite to help applicants complete their applications for assistance: Saturday, March 05, 2022  |   1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Warwick Public Library | 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick NOTE: Appointments are required to meet with a program representative. Walk-ins without appointments can learn more information about the RentRelief program, but no application assistance will be provided.   Learn […]