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Programs that provide for housing related assistance. May include agencies that supply fair housing information resources, assist with foreclosures, and/or investigate housing complaints.

The Economic Progress Institute View on Map
600 Mt.Pleasant Avenue
Building #9
Providence, RI 02908
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Address:
600 Mt.Pleasant Avenue
Building #9
Providence, RI 02908
Fax: 401-456-9550
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
Specialized Information Resources
Utility Assistance
URL: http://economicprogressri.org/index.php/about-the-economic-progress-institute-2/
Services Provided: A Comprehensive and current Guide to Assistance
[http://economicprogressri.org/index.php/guide-to-assistance-5/]
A Full listing of programs are available .
Targeted guides are available for specific populations including the following:
Programs for Adults without children living with them
Families with children under 18 living with them
Help for Youth age 18-26
Programs listed by income limits
Immigrant Eligibility for Government programs
Webinars
Provider Profiles: The Economic Progress Institute is a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of low- and modest-income Rhode Islanders. The Assistance Guides provide information about government assistance programs and community-based resources that help low- and modest-income Rhode Islanders meet basic needs. The Assistance Guides provides a general overview, eligibility rules and application information for each program in the areas of Income Supports, Food Assistance, Health Care, Child Care, Housing, Utilities and Tax Credits.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 12/31/2019
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Ocean State Center for Independent Living Warwick Location, Ocean State Center for Independent Living View on Map
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
 Phone: 401-738-1013
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Organization Name: Ocean State Center for Independent Living
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Address:
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: 401-738-1013
Toll Free Phone: 866-857-1161
Fax: 401-738-1083
Service Categories:
Assistive Technology Equipment
Community Advocacy Organizations
Housing, Other
Independent Living Arrangements & Skills
Services for People with Disabilities
Email: info@oscil.org
URL: http://www.oscil.org/
Services Provided:
  • Lunch and Learn seminars
  • Peer Support
  • Advocacy
  • Young Adult Transition Program
  • Independent Living Skill Training and Assessment
  • Home Accessibility and Adaptability
  • Assistive Technology 
Provider Profiles:

Ocean State Center for Independent Living , OSCIL, provides information on community resources and services to persons with disabilities and their families, service providers, and the general public, as well as receiving referrals for our agency for direct services. Information is provided by phone, email, mail, and one-on-one to walk-ins to our Center.

To keep our staff and consumers safe, OSCIL offices will remain closed to the public, with staff working staggered schedules and remotely, until further notice.

You may call our offices and speak to or leave a message for our staff members. 

If you would like to speak to our Information and Referral Specialist, call 401-738-1013 ext 13. You may also email her at info@oscil.org.

Additional location in Warwick
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 3/31/2021
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Crossroads Rhode Island's Domestic Violence Program, Crossroads Rhode Island View on Map
RI
 Phone: 401-861-2760 xhelpline
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Organization Name: Crossroads Rhode Island
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Address:
RI
Phone: 401-861-2760 xhelpline
Service Categories:
Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention
Community Advocacy Organizations
Domestic Violence Prevention & Intervention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Housing, Other
URL: https://www.crossroadsri.org/housing-services/programs-services/domestic-violence-program
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Services Provided: Integrated services to address the unique needs of domestic violence survivors, as we work with them to break the cycle of violence and find secure, stable housing.
24 hour help line
emergency shelter serving domestic violence survivors and their children, separate from Crossroads Rhode Islands additional shelters that serve homeless individuals and families.
Provider Profiles: Crossroads merged with Women's Center of Rhode Island to become Crossroads Rhode Island's Domestic Violence Program.
Crossroads Domestic Violence Program is a member agency of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 12/31/2019
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RI Housing Authority View on Map
44 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-457-1234
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Address:
44 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-457-1234
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
URL: https://www.rihousing.com/
Services Provided: Rhode Island Housing provides a wide array of safe, consumer-friendly products and services for residents in your community.
Low-interest loans and grants
Education, advocacy and consumer counseling
LeadSafe Homes Program: 401-450-1350
Spanish 401-457-1122
Provider Profiles: HELPING RHODE ISLANDERS
Rhode Island Housing strives to ensure that all people who live or work in Rhode Island can afford a healthy, attractive home that meets their needs. A good home provides the foundation upon which individuals and families thrive, children learn and grow, and communities prosper
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 12/31/2019
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RentReliefRI, RI Housing
RI
 Phone: 855-608-8756
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Organization Name: RI Housing
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Address:
RI
Phone: 855-608-8756
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
URL: https://www.rihousing.com/rentreliefri/
Eligibility:

This program is only for renters and their landlords. Application can be submitted through September 2022.


See eligibility requirements



  • You must have qualified for unemployment benefits or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, OR experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to COVID-19.
Provider Profiles:

RentReliefRI is a program to provide rental and utility assistance to help eligible renters maintain housing stability.

RentReliefRI Call Center: 1-855-608-8756

Hours of Operation: M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/29/2021
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Joe's House View on Map
505 East 79th Street Ste 17E
New York, NY 10075
 Phone: 877-563-7468
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Address:
505 East 79th Street Ste 17E
New York, NY 10075
Phone: 877-563-7468
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
Specialized Information Resources
Email: info@joeshouse.org
URL: https://www.joeshouse.org/
Eligibility:

Cancer patients and their loved ones.
Services Provided:

Not an actual house, but a website that lists thousands of places to stay across the country near hospitals and treatment centers that offer a discount for traveling cancer patients and their loved ones. Although Joe's House caters to cancer patients, any patient, regardless of diagnosis, may use the lodging facilities listed.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Many lodging facilities are closed or have limited services. Please call for the most up to date status.

  • Patient/Family Housing
  • Specialized Information and Referral
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 6/3/2021
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development View on Map
125 South State Street Ste 3001
Bennett Federal Building
Washington, DC 20410
 Phone: 202-708-1112
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Address:
125 South State Street Ste 3001
Bennett Federal Building
Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202-708-1112
TDD: 800-877-8339
Toll Free Phone: 800-669-9777
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
Email: HUD-PIHRC@tngusa.net
URL: https://www.hud.gov/
Wheelchair Access: Complete
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Eligibility:

Open to the public
Services Provided:

Works to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life, build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination, and transform the way HUD does business.

  • Housing Discrimination Assistance
  • Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
  • HUD Approved Counseling Agencies
  • Consumer Fraud Reporting
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 7/30/2021
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Foreclosure Prevention, Foreclosure International Group View on Map
3900 Crown Road, Suite 16533
Atlanta, GA 30321
 Phone: 770-256-7881
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Organization Name: Foreclosure International Group
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Address:
3900 Crown Road, Suite 16533
Atlanta, GA 30321
Phone: 770-256-7881
Fax: 678-318-1778
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
Email: info@figww.com
URL: https://figww.com/
Eligibility:

Homeowners.
Services Provided:

Negotiates with the lender on client’s behalf to stop foreclosure. Services provided to stop foreclosures: Restructure, mortgage renewal, refinance, sell clients home, short sale, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, pre-foreclosure, post-foreclosure, debt reduction/debt elimination. Stop foreclosures, evictions, and foreclosure rescinsions. Helps with contract negotiations, credit restructuring, and mortgage education.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 9/1/2021
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National Housing Search, Social Serve View on Map
Charlotte, NC
 Phone: 877-428-8844
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Organization Name: Social Serve
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Address:
Charlotte, NC
Phone: 877-428-8844
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
Email: info@socialserve.com
URL: http://www.socialserve.com
Services Provided: Housing locator supported by nonprofit call center.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 6/6/2019
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HPF HOPE Hotline, Homeownership Preservation Foundation
Phone: 888-995-4673
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Organization Name: Homeownership Preservation Foundation
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Address:
Phone: 888-995-4673
Service Categories:
Financial Education & Counseling
Housing, Other
URL: https://995hope.org/
Eligibility: 200 languages
Services Provided: 24/7 hotline with housing counselors to help individuals avoid foreclosure and stay current on mortgage payments. Can act as a liaison with your lender, provide information, offer professional guidance, identify options, and connect you to additional resources.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 1/3/2020
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Making Home Affordable, U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development View on Map
451 7th St SW
Washington, DC 20410
 Phone: 888-995-4673
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Organization Name: U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development
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Address:
451 7th St SW
Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 888-995-4673
Toll Free Phone: 888-995-4673
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
URL: https://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/pages/default.aspx
Eligibility: If you're not unemployed, but you're still struggling to make your mortgage payments, you may be eligible for the Home Affordable Modification Program.
Services Provided:

Information about getting mortgage help, including:

  • Housing Counseling
  • Avoiding Scams
  • Avoiding Foreclosure
Provider Profiles:

Official Program of the U.S. Department of the Treasury & the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 8/28/2020
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Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development View on Map
600 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC 200242520
 Phone: 202-314-3422
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Organization Name: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Address:
600 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC 200242520
Phone: 202-314-3422
Fax: 202-314-3556
Service Categories:
Housing, Other
Information & Referral Resources
URL: https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing
Services Provided:

The mission of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities by leading the nation in the enforcement, administration, development, and public understanding of federal fair housing policies and laws.

Services Include:

  • Investigating fair housing complaints
  • Conducting compliance reviews
  • Ensuring civil rights in HUD programs
  • Managing fair housing grants
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 2/19/2021
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