“When this crisis first began, it was immediately clear that our residents would need food and emergency supplies. Our seniors and disabled high-rise residents became our first priority as we knew that the best way to keep them safe was to help them to shelter in place.” ~ Melissa Sanzaro, Executive Director Providence Housing Authority
On Thurday, April 30, 2020 at 5:30 PM, the Providence Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will be hold a special meeting via Zoom and conference call. Pursuant to RI Executive Order 20-05 signed by Governor Gina Raimondo and guidance provided by legal counsel, the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will conduct this meeting using telephone and
A special meeting of Providence Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will be held via conference call on Wednesday, April 1st at 5:30 PM. Pursuant to RI Executive Order 20-05 signed by Governor Gina Raimondo and guidance provided by legal counsel, the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will conduct this meeting using telephone and online communications due
Providence Housing Issuing Special Operations Plan in light of COVID-19 Pandemic, Asking Tenants and Guests to Suspend High Rise Visits for Safety of Residents A Statement from Providence Housing Authority Director Melissa Sanzaro “Amid growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is taking the necessary precautions to maintain the health and
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 [
A public notice alerting the public to the availability of the project based program waiting list for developments throughout the City of Providence. The Opening of the Providence Housing Authority Project Based Program Waiting List The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is pleased to announce the opening of its Project Based waiting list. This list is
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
PHA now accepting public comments on the proposed FY19 Annual Plan Revisions. The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will conduct a public comment period for a revision to its FY 2019 Annual Plan beginning on October 25 and ending on December 9, 2019 during business hours, 8:30am-4:30pm at 100 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903.
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
RI’s 38 in 100 Family Housing Challenge is designed to provide a targeted solution for 38 families experiencing homelessness by connecting them to rental assistance vouchers and supportive services and then matching them to available units within the next 100 days. What is the 38 in 100 Family Housing Challenge? The Providence Housing Authority (PHA),
