Monday, April 30, 2018

RIHousing Awards Key Partners at 4th Annual State House Meet & Greet


Over 120 state leaders, lenders, contractors, and equity investors joined RIHousing at the State House last week to discuss the key role of collaboration in strengthening Rhode Island communities.

Since 1973, RIHousing has helped generations of Rhode Islanders across the State find a place to call home. To date, the corporation has helped more than 70,000 families buy homes and financed the construction of more than 14,000 apartments for low- and -moderate-income Rhode Islanders.

In honor of RIHousing’s 45th anniversary, the corporation honored partners who have been instrumental in transforming communities throughout the State:

  • Carla DeStefano, Executive Director, SWAP, Inc.
  • Frank Shea, Former Executive Director, ONE Neighborhood Builders
  • Jeanne Cola, Executive Director, LISC Rhode Island
  • Jennifer Hawkins, Executive Director, ONE Neighborhood Builders
  • Jim Reed, Former Executive Director, Housing Authority of Newport
  • Joe Garlick, Executive Director, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
  • Linda Weisinger, Executive Director, Pawtucket Central Falls Development
  • Nancy Whit, Former Executive Director, Pawtucket Central Falls Development
  • Rhonda Mitchell, Executive Director, Housing Authority of Newport

“The partners we are recognizing today understand that transforming communities doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a long process that takes hard work and commitment. It takes vision, and persistence to carry out that vision,” said RIHousing Executive Director Barbara Fields.

Click here to see photos from the event.