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The McKinney Cooperative Shelter has been providing services to the homeless of Newport County since 1988. The program serves a diverse population including individuals who are chronically homeless, suffer from mental illness, substance abuse, veterans, victims of domestic violence. Located on 15 Meeting St in downtown Newport the McKinney Shelter is open 24 hours, 7 days a week throughout the year.The shelter a multi-tiered program providing housing for up to 41 people. In tier 1 there are 25 beds for men the and 6 for women, tier 2 consists of 16 beds for the men and 4 for the women. Our case managers work closely with the individuals providing advocacy and support to ensure that the clients needs are met. Our staff brings with it a wealth of professional experience and knowledge to help serve  the homeless population.
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15th Annual Singing For Shelter

Aquidneck Island Musicians To Host 15th Annual Singing For Shelter. On Thursday, December 8, at Channing Church in Newport, local musicians will again host an acoustic Christmas concert for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter. Doors open at 6:30 and music starts at 7:00 pm. Singing For Shelter is in its 15th year and raises much-needed funds for our area’s homeless shelters. Tickets are $27, with children accompanied by an adult free. For tickets, visit Lucy’s Hearth, 19 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, or email MarkGorman56@gmail.com. There may be tickets available at the door. We’ll be providing access to the deaf and hard of hearing community with an ASL interpreter. Facilities are handicapped accessible. Face masks are recommended but not mandatory. For those unable to attend, donations can be made at lucyshearth.org and mckinneyshelter.org


  • Date: 12/8/2022 07:00 PM
  • Location: 135 Pelham Street, Newport, RI, USA (Map)

Equality Park Productions event management, educational activities and stage-related volunteer services Aquidneck Island Musicians To Host 15th Annual Singing For Shelter  For Immediate Release Contact: Mark Gorman   401-999-8107   markgorman56@gmail.com On Thursday, December 8, at Channing Church in Newport, local musicians will again host an acoustic Christmas concert for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter. Doors open at 6:30 and music starts at 7:00 pm. Singing For Shelter is in its 15th year and raises much-needed funds for our area’s homeless shelters. Tickets are $27, with children accompanied by an adult free. For tickets, visit Lucy’s Hearth, 19 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, or email MarkGorman56@gmail.com. There may be tickets available at the door. We’ll be providing access to the deaf and hard of hearing community with an ASL interpreter. Facilities are handicapped accessible. Face masks are recommended but not mandatory. For those unable to attend, donations can be made at lucyshearth.org and mckinneyshelter.org  Concert organizers Mark and Anne Gorman are anticipating a great night of music. “This year’s line-up includes our founding musicians along with a nice mixture of new acts,” Gorman said. “It’s always a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and the warm acoustics of Channing Church set just the right mood for an intimate musical experience.”  Scheduled to perform are Jimmy Winters, Chuck and Toni Ciany, Mel, Leslie Grimes and Matt Bruneau, John Monllos and Joanne Rodino, Tom Perrotti and EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, Carrigan Nelson and Steve Rodrigues, Julie Bisbano, Diane and Chris Myers, Rand Bradbury, Dragonfly Marie, Ed McGuirl with Joe Lambiase, Jack Moore and Jim Chapin, Ray Davis and Mark T. Small, Jack Casey, Ed Ledwith, Fastnet Irish Session Crew and the Singing For Shelter All Stars. “As the weather turns colder, we’re reminded that this year’s winter promises to be particularly brutal for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. On a typical night in Rhode Island, there are about 1200 people without housing and of those, 400 are children,” he said. “Every dollar we raise goes directly to these two local shelters and the need couldn’t be greater.” Attached is a photo of the Singing For Shelter All Stars Rose Escobar (photo credit) thomas a. perrotti   p.o. box 4176   middletown, r.i.  02842   (401) 847.7335   equalitypark@gmail.com On Thursday, December 8, at Channing Church on Pelham Street in Newport, local musicians will again host Singing For Shelter, an acoustic Christmas concert for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter. Singing For Shelter is in its 15th year and raises much-needed funds for our area’s homeless shelters. Concert organizers Mark and Anne Gorman are anticipating a great night of music. “This year’s line-up includes our founding musicians along with a nice mixture of new acts,” Gorman said. “It’s always a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and the warm acoustics of Channing Church set just the right mood for an intimate musical experience.” “As the weather turns colder, we’re reminded that this year’s winter promises to be particularly brutal for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. On a typical night in Rhode Island, there are about 1200 people without housing and 400 of them are children,” he said. “Every dollar we raise goes directly to these two local shelters and the need couldn’t be greater.” Scheduled to perform are Jimmy Winters, Chuck and Toni Ciany, Mel, Leslie Grimes and Matt Bruneau, John Monllos and Joanne Rodino, Tom Perrotti and EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, Carrigan Nelson and Steve Rodrigues, Julie Bisbano, Diane and Chris Myers, Rand Bradbury, Dragonfly Marie, Ed McGuirl with Joe Lambiase, Jack Moore and Jim Chapin, Ray Davis and Mark T. Small, Jack Casey, Ed Ledwith, Fastnet Irish Session Crew and the Singing For Shelter All Stars. Tickets are $27, with children accompanied by an adult free. Tickets (check or cash) can be purchased at Lucy’s Hearth, 19 Valley Road, Middletown, RI during business hours or email MarkGorman56@gmail.com. There may be tickets available at the door but the show usually sells out. Doors open at 6:30 and music starts at 7:00 pm. We’ll be providing access to the deaf and hard of hearing community with an ASL interpreter. Facilities are handicapped accessible. Face masks are recommended but not mandatory. For those unable to attend, donations can be made at lucyshearth.org and mckinneyshelter.org

Stephen Ostiguy

President

Deborah Johnston

Executive Director

Ken Robinson

Program Manager

William Brown

House Manager

John Glover

House Manager

Victor Lambert

House Manager

Robin Riley

Case Manager

Eric Mendoza

Case Manager