Our Mission Statement
The mission of the East Bay Coalition for the Homeless is to house homeless families
with children and provide them with the support, skills and resources needed to become
self-reliant.
Since 1989, the East Bay Coalition for the Homeless has been helping homeless families
with children get back on their feet. Respecting the right and preferences of families
helps move them toward the goal of self-reliance within the framework of healthy
independence. In addition to a continuum of life-skills service, families focus is
on the skills necessary to support housing—long term. An array of support services
may be accessed by residents through our in-house or referral network.
The East Bay Coalition for the Homeless is the only agency in the East Bay area providing
supportive housing for the homeless. Sometimes people need help getting back on their feet.
To give them time and a safe space to accomplish their goals, the Coalition operates
twelve supportive housing units in East Providence, Warren and Bristol. Our apartments
can be used for up to two years to help families break the cycle of poverty and
homelessness. The Coalition offers counseling, referrals and individual case-management
to each client family. Our work is vital in empowering people to regain self-reliance to once again become vital
members in our communities.
Our Housing
The East Bay Coalition for the Homeless operates 12 apartments in the East Bay area,
located in East Providence, Warren and Bristol. Rhode Island residents who meet the
homeless criteria are eligible to apply for housing. As a program of the East Bay
Community Action Program, formerly, Self Help the Coalition provide comprehensive case
management services to each family.
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Our Services
Need immediate assistance?
Call (401) 437-1000, Ext. 125
Need immediate shelter?
Call (401) 521-2255
Homeless Management Information System
Living in crisis and poverty can have a long-term impact on children, resulting in health problems and learning disabilities, as well as emotional problems. These issues are also among those addressed when families meet with their Family Advocate. Case management and supportive services are cornerstones to every family's success in the EBCH program, designed to provide appropriate support for each individual, as well as his/her nuclear family. We work with each family give them the tools to be self sufficient and close to the door to recurrences of homelessness down the road.
The East Bay Coalition for the Homeless provides housing for homeless families with children. We currently have twelve apartments for families in the East Bay region. Families have a case manager work with each family to assess their immediate needs, develop short-term and long term goals and help them become more self-reliant.
We help parents find full employment and examine avenues for education and job training. We work with families to access a child care, medical and dental care. We offer support in learning property and financial responsibility, including help with banking, property maintenance, and budgeting.
If families need medical care, food, furniture or clothing, we provide referrals
If you or someone you know need help call (401)437-5104
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