PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Gov. Dan McKee and the state's Executive Office of Housing announced $20 million in awards for providers and projects aimed at preventing homelessness. "We are focused on addressing homelessness in a way that is both compassionate and effective, ensuring Rhode Islanders in crisis can quickly access shelter and the services they need," McKee said in a press release Thursday. "Through these investments, we are building a…