HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 10TH, 2026, TO BE "HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDER DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING MARCH 10TH, 2026, TO BE "HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDER DAY" IN
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Tanzi, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Fellela,
Diaz, Ajello, Fogarty, Potter, and Felix

Date Introduced:
March 10, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Safe, reliable, and affordable housing is fundamental to the health, dignity,
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and well-being of all people; and
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WHEREAS, Homelessness remains a pressing challenge in the State of Rhode Island,
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where during the Point in Time count of January 2025, 2,373 Rhode Islanders were experiencing
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homelessness, including individuals, families with children, veterans, and youth, reflecting the
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ongoing affordability crisis and economic pressures facing our communities; and
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WHEREAS, Chronic homelessness continues to affect more than 1,000 individuals
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statewide, and shelter systems and outreach providers work at or beyond capacity to meet the
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growing and complex needs of Rhode Island’s unhoused residents; and
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WHEREAS, Homeless service providers, including nonprofit organizations, faith-based
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institutions, outreach teams, shelter staff, case managers, and dedicated volunteers, serve on the
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front lines each day, delivering emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing,
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street outreach, meals and other basic needs, case management services, and pathways to long-
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term stability; and
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WHEREAS, Homeless Service Provider Day, established by the National Coalition for
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the Homeless, recognizes the extraordinary commitment, resilience, and compassion of those
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working to prevent and end homelessness, and acknowledges that this critical work continues
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every day to support the State’s unhoused neighbors and advance lasting housing solutions; now,
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therefore be it

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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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declares March 10th of 2026 to be “Homeless Service Provider Day” in the State of Rhode
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Island, and furthermore, urges all Rhode Islanders to recognize and express gratitude to the
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individuals and organizations whose steadfast service strengthens our communities and affirms
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the dignity and worth of every person; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Melina Lodge, Executive Director,
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Housing Network of Rhode Island/Community Housing Land Trust.
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