WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) - A historic home in Warwick's Apponaug Village is getting a new lease on life - as residences for low-income Rhode Islanders who have developmental, physical or mental disabilities.
The Thomas Wilbur Homestead dates back to 1744, originally built as a Baptist meeting house. Monday morning, a host of local and federal officials -- including Sen. Jack Reed and Rep. James Langevin -- held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the building on Post Road. The complex will soon give five families permanent homes, as well as supportive services to others.
Several local agencies have a hand in the project, including Rhode Island Housing, the House of Hope, the Housing Resources Commission, and the Dept. of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (formerly known as the Dept. of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals).
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