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    Rhode Island is experiencing the highest levels of homelessness in its history, with a 33% increase in shelter use from 2009-2011. Over half of the homeless population is experiencing homelessness for the first time. Supportive housing is proposed as an effective solution that combines affordable housing with supportive services like medical care, job training, and addiction recovery programs. Supportive housing programs have shown a 90% success rate in Rhode Island and save taxpayers money by decreasing criminal activity among the chronically homeless.

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    Rhode Island is experiencing the highest levels of homelessness in its history, with a 33% increase in shelter use from 2009-2011. Over half of the homeless population is experiencing homelessness for the first time. Supportive housing is proposed as an effective solution that combines affordable housing with supportive services like medical care, job training, and addiction recovery programs. Supportive housing programs have shown a 90% success rate in Rhode Island and save taxpayers money by decreasing criminal activity among the chronically homeless.

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    Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless: Fact Sheet

    Is Homelessness in Rhode Island a Fixable Problem?


    The Problem:
    Rhode Island is currently experiencing the highest level of homelessness in the state’s history:
     33% increase in monthly shelter use from 2009-20011
     53% are homeless for the very first time

    “We have an emergency on our hands. We need


    all the resources and leaders of our state applied to solving both the
    short-term problem of the emergency winter shelter issue and the
    long-term problem of lack of affordable housing in our state.”
    ~Jim Ryczek~
    RICH Executive Director

    The Solution: Supportive Housing


    Supportive Housing is….
     Permanent, low income subsidized housing with rent adjusted based on occupant’s salary
     A cost-effective solution to homelessness that saves taxpayer’s money.
     An effective solution to homelessness that combines a physical home with supportive services

    “Supportive housing is a nationally tested approach to permanently


    break the cycle of homelessness by providing
    the chronically homeless with affordable housing and the wrap-around
    services that will allow them to live
    independent, stable and productive lives.”

    Why Is Supportive Housing Effective?


     Supportive Housing Programs offer services beyond a physical living space.
     Occupants are given expert medical care, educational and occupational training,
    addiction recovery programs and counseling services to help them live productive
    lives in their communities.
     Implementing supportive housing units significantly decreases the likelihood of
    criminal activity and incarceration among the homeless population
     The first Supportive Housing program in RI produced a 90% success rate and a cost
    savings of $7,946 per person previously homeless.

    “Supportive housing proved


    to be effective in moving individuals
    out of chronic homelessness and
    saving taxpayers’ money.”

    Want To Get Involved?


    * Visit the Rhode Island Coalltion for the Homeless on the web at www.rihomeless.org
    * Find out how you can donate to the Rhode Island Supportive Housing Fund by calling
    (401) 721-5685

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