New dashboard shows availability of shelter beds in RI

New dashboard shows availability of shelter beds in RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As homelessness continues to be a problem in Rhode Island, the state has launched a new dashboard that shows how many shelter beds are available statewide. The project was announced by Gov. Dan McKee during his State of the State address in January. On Friday, the dashboard showed there were 1,469 total shelter beds in Rhode Island. All but 60 individual beds and 17 family units, which have multiple beds, were used the …