NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The Narragansett Town Council approved the first reading of an updated ordinance for the “Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative” last week. This motion comes in preparation for a proposed $3 million bond to support the town’s affordable housing initiatives. “We compared it to eight different municipalities: Hopkinton, Warren, East Greenwich, Westerly, South Kingstown, … Read more
The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $125,000 to the City of Central Falls to support the development of “El Centro,” a one-stop, centralized, culturally responsive resource that will connect all Central Falls residents and employees with the health, mental health, wellness, fitness, educational, workforce development, and other wraparound support necessary to thrive. The five-year grant … Read more
Providence, RI Washington Trust today announced the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. to support the Match Savings Incentive Program (MSIP) and the Get Your House In Order Program (GYHIOP). The MSIP is designed to assist individuals with low-to-moderate income on their path toward asset ownership through a … Read more