Emergency Supplies for the Homeless in RI

Recent statistics show:

More than 350 Rhode Islanders were sleeping unhoused (living outdoors) as of early December 2023

More than 750 Rhode Islanders are living in shelters

The average wait time to get into a shelter is 34 days

213 families are waiting for space in a shelter

729 Rhode Islanders are waiting for a shelter bed

Unhoused Rhode Islanders are in trouble! The extreme weather this weekend has been dangerous, and it has also exposed the dire need in the state for more reliable emergency resources, supplies, and shelter options for those experiencing homelessness. And winter is far from over!

Please help Diamond raise funds to provide more blankets, coats, warmers, socks, underwear, and sleeping bags for fellow Rhode Islanders sleeping on the streets as the cold weather continues and supplies run thin.

Diamond Madsen is one of Rhode Island's most recognizable and successful grassroots organizers and homeless advocates. She has lived experience being on the streets and has spent years helping countless others get stable housing and find community.

All funds will go toward purchasing and distributing critical emergency supplies that can save the lives of those staying outside in these extreme temperatures!

Thank you!

Diamond