Rhode Island Women in Crisis Crossroads to Release Report on Women and Homelessness

Online, February 22, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Crossroads Rhode Island will join the foremost women in Rhode Island government for an afternoon tea at the State House on March 1. The largest provider of services to Rhode Islanders who are homeless will release a report with statistics and information on the growing numbers of women who are homeless.

"One of the most alarming findings is that the number of women and families in Rhode Island who are experiencing homelessness continues to grow at an disturbing pace," states Anne Nolan, President of Crossroads Rhode Island. "The proportion of homeless women 34 years of age or younger has increased 13 percent from 2008 to 2010. And this population is critically underserved and underestimated."

"Afternoon Tea and Media Event at the State House"

Where: The Rhode Island State House - Bell Room

When: March 1, 2011
Serving tea at 2:30 p.m,, with speaking program at 3:00 p.m.

Who: Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts
Rhode Island General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo
Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed
Representative Elaine A. Coderre, Speaker Pro Tempore

Crossroads Rhode Island assists homeless and disconnected Rhode Islanders on their journey toward a better quality of life. Crossroads does this by providing a continuum of care that includes basic emergency needs, shelter, housing, case management and vocational services for individuals and families.

The Crossroads Women's Shelter, which opened in April of 2008 in response to the increasing number of homeless women in Rhode Island, is full beyond capacity. Built for 41 women, the shelter has served an average of 60 women per night since opening, and more women walk through our doors every day seeking shelter and/or help getting their lives back on track. Most are newly homeless, many affected by the economic downturn. To learn more about Crossroads Rhode Island and their attempt to help homeless women and Families in Rhode Island, visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Crossroadsri or their website at http://www.crossroadsri.org.