The Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project is hosting a demonstration in front of the home of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.

PROVIDENCE — As some communities take advantage of a US Supreme Court decision last year that allowed municipalities to crack down on homeless encampments, Providence is moving in the other ...

As homelessness soars amid a housing crisis, a legislator proposes adding protections to the state's homeless bill of rights.

A lack of shelter space in Rhode Island means there is nowhere for the homeless to go after police roust them from camps.

The signs lead away from the Convention Center Garage. Do they point to M. Night Shyamalan, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ashley Walters ...

Providence city leaders and local organizations are preparing shelters and warming centers to accommodate homeless individuals. Amos House currently operates the Cranston Street Armory.

Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project Director Eric Hirsch has previously said that Providence Mayor Brett Smiley promised to find space and funding for pallet shelters, since the city doesn't ...

This story has been updated with new information This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: What happens when Providence removes homeless encampments? Here's what we found.

Protesters gathered at Providence City Hall Wednesday to demand acceptable shelter for the city's homeless population and for police to end the so-called "raiding" of encampments resulting in arrests.

Michael Neugent was among the first to set up a tent at the Rhode Island State House last year, and most recently he was on Orms Street with his tent.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A single homeless encampment is drawing big attention from people living in Providence. It's hard to miss if you're driving down Orms Street on the I-95 overpass.