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),
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
Are you passionate about affordable housing access and community empowerment? Do you want to gain skills that may lead into an exciting and challenging new career? Would you be willing to share your time and talents with others if you could make a difference in their lives? Join the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) team as
The Manton Heights basketball court is just a typical outdoor court right now, but this summer, changes are coming. The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) recently announced a special design contest to help generate ideas for a more eye-catching public space. During the month of May, the PHA encourages residents to submit design ideas for the
On Tuesday, March 5th, two PHA residents spoke at the RI State House about the importance of public housing in their lives. Members of the Public Housing Association of Rhode Island (PHARI) organized the speaking program to raise awareness around the benefits of public housing and the programming it provides. PHARI: We are more than
The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will conduct a public comment period for the FY 2019 Annual Plan, FY 2019 Capital Fund Final Rule, and renewal of elder-only designation of two developments beginning on February 1, 2019 and ending on March 18, 2019 during business hours, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, at their Administrative Offices (100
Public Notice: FY 2018 Annual Plan Revision En Español Abajo The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) public comment period for a revision to its FY 2018 Annual Plan begins on December 7, 2018 and ends on January 22, 2019. Comment during business hours from 8:30 am-4:30 pm at our Administrative Offices (100 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI
PHA Holiday Events this December Each year, the Providence Housing Authority (PHA), and its nonprofit affiliate the Providence Community Opportunity Corporation (PCOC), sponsor events to spread goodwill and holiday cheer at each of our public housing developments. Calendar of Holiday Events at our Elderly/Disabled Units Resident Services Department Team Members at each of the PHA
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