UPDATE (3/18/2020): Due to COVID-19, the PHA has moved its annual plan public hearing to a teleconference. The phone call will be held on Friday, March 20th at 10am as originally scheduled. The meeting will remain open until at least 10:30am and will stay open as long as needed to collect comments. Anyone interested in [
Non-compete clauses in employment contracts with low-wage workers impacts upward mobility and their ability to negotiate for higher wages or improved working conditions. That is why, on October 31, 2019, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimundo signed the Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act (H6019/S0698) at Chad Brown’s Tavares Center. The Center is a polling place and
The Providence Housing Authority and a myriad of partners will host a series of community conversations with landlords in Providence during the month of October. Conversations will focus on breaking down barriers to maintaining and leasing units. On hand will be a host of special guests (Mayor Jorge Elorza, Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune, and representatives from
The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is looking for resident representatives from each of our public housing developments and leased housing programs to serve on our Resident Advisory Board (RAB) and Board of Commissioners (BoC). What does a Representative do? Resident Representatives assist the PHA in planning and guiding the agency’s work. They serve on the
According to the National Fire Department Registry, there were 2 home fire fatalities reported in Rhode Island throughout 2017 – seemingly outlining little need for fire safety and prevention at the PHA. Only 2.7% of all calls for service in RI were related to fire in 2017, which was lower than the national average of
The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will host an Autumn Job Fair on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at 40 Laurel Hill Avenue in Providence. If you are interested in employment opportunities, the Fair will provide you with a chance to meet a variety of employers currently hiring for full, part-time, and
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “the single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year.” The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) has partnered with Lifespan and Walgreens to host flu shot clinics at our elderly high rises and will also host health fairs at all family