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.
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