Hoping to jumpstart action on homelessness – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Editor’s Note: This is the 2nd part of an article published by Richard Asinof – dealing with the homeless situation in Rhode Island … A second Friday afternoon news dump The Senate President was not alone in issuing what appeared to be a hastily put together news release on Friday afternoon, Feb. 17. At 3:36 p.m., the Rhode Island Foundation announced that it was leading a group of stakeholders “to jump start action on homelessness and the housing shortage.” “Given the transition in statewide housing leadership, as well as the opportunity presented by engagement from leaders across the governmental, nonprofit and civic worlds, there is an urgent need to advance statewide housing solutions,” argued Neil Steinberg, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, in the news release announcing the foundation-led initiative. “This work will support Rhode Islanders who are currently experiencing homele...