Out, proud and growing older: Aging in the LGBTQ+ community
“Without the support of our community and our allies we will become even more isolated and may even revert...
LA’s horror through a Rhode Island woman’s eyes
This story originally was published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories, and it was...
We’ve still not reached King’s promised land
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ‘We have a long way to go before equality of opportunity is...
‘Do the math’: Historic $120 million bond not enough to solve Rhode Island’s housing crisis
‘There is urgency for this. We need housing yesterday.’ PROVIDENCE — In response to an increasingly severe housing crisis,...
Lawsuit says R.I. is ‘failing’ kids with serious mental, behavioral health needs
Federal complaint hinges on accounts of 10 children institutionalized as means of treatment This story was originally published in...
High inflation rates and increased costs of living affect the young and some people in higher education
‘Be sure to vote in all your local, state, and federal elections, and consider the positions of candidates on...
Statewide association of community organizations helps disadvantaged Rhode Islanders
‘We have been able to enhance services provided to these patients while outperforming predicted cost growth trends and maintaining...
Moving beyond disease-specific approach, Health Equity Zones give Rhode Islanders opportunity to improve quality of life
‘The value of HEZs is undeniably proven… We hope to be the ripple that makes that change. It’s intentional...
Shared living opens new doors to people with disabilities
‘I would recommend it to anybody who’s looking for something rewarding in their life’ JAMESTOWN – Katherine Thompson was...
Q & A with Pawtucket State Rep. Jennifer Stewart
Welcome, Jennifer, to the Ocean State Stories Q & A forum. You are a state representative from District 59,...
Preguntas y respuestas con Kate Bramson
Recientemente se ha convertido en subdirector ejecutivo de Sojourner House. ¡felicidades! Para aquellos que tal vez no estén familiarizados...
Q & A with Kate Bramson
You have recently become deputy executive director of Sojourner House. Congratulations! For those who may not be familiar...
Preguntas y respuestas con Erik Wallin
Usted es el Director Ejecutivo y Consejero General de la Operación Stand Down Rhode Island, OSDRI, la organización sin...