Crossroads RI COO Wilcox on Challenges & Solutions to Homelessness in RI
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Chief Operating Officer of Crossroads Rhode Island, Michelle Wilcox says in 2017 their organization served over 3,200 individuals.
She says while they know the solution to homelessness is housing, the Rhode Island economy makes it difficult because housing prices are high, and vacancy rates are extremely low, which drives the cost of hosing up even further.
Another challenge for helping the homeless population in Rhode Island is funding.
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