Governor Gina Raimondo joined us to congratulate Housing Champion Award recipients Senator Juan Pichardo (D-Providence) and Representative Cale Keable (D-Burrillville, Glocester)

In late April, we were excited to have Governor Gina Raimondo on hand to help us recognize our "Partners in Housing" award winners. We honored members of the community who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to building homes and creating strong communities.  We had a great turnout for the event, which was held at the State House.

JoAnn McDowell, sister of the late Joe Caffey, with Rhode Island Housing's Director of Development Eric Shorter

This year's award recipients are:

Housing Champion

Senator Juan Pichardo (D-Providence)

Representative Cale Keable (D-Burrillville, Glocester)

Participating Lender

Coastway Community Bank

Lifetime Achievement

Joe Caffey (Omni Development) honored posthumously

Public Service

Mike Milito (former Rhode Island Housing General Counsel)

Click here for more information about our award recipients, or click here to see photos from the event.

Spring Homebuying Breakfast

Featured speaker Dr. Mark Palim with Lisa McGregor, Lender Services Manager at Rhode Island Housing

We were delighted to have Dr. Mark Palim, Vice President of Applied Economic and Housing Research at Fannie Mae, discuss emerging trends in the housing market at our Spring Homebuying Breakfast. More than 200 lending and real estate partners attended. At the event, we also recognized some of our top partners:

Loan Originator of the Year

Rob Rocchio

Realtor of the Year

Kyle Seyboth, Keller Williams Realty

Participating Lender of the Year

Coastway Community Bank

We look forward to continuing to work to build homes, create jobs and invest in Rhode Island.