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Executive Director, Rhode Island Housing
Since 1972, Richard Godfrey has dedicated his career to helping hard-working Americans acquire and keep safe, affordable homes in healthy and vibrant communities. Committed to the belief that a home is much more than a house with four walls and a roof, Richard has successfully developed innovative programs, practices and services that have resulted in thousands of homes in which people can live productive lives. By focusing on the quality of life of those within the homes and the development of thriving communities, he has created sustainable environments where people feel safe and proud, families can thrive, and children can grow.
Before coming to Rhode Island in 1993, Richard
performed housing, community development and public finance activities and executed successful strategies in some of the most challenging communities in the Northeast. Since then he has served as the CEO of Rhode Island Housing, and as a leader in β and past president of β the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA).
Richard recently fostered a groundbreaking community initiative in Rhode Island. KeepSpace
is a holistic and collaborative approach to creating communities where neighbors meet, people work and children play. KeepSpace Communities embrace and encompass these elements:
Good homes
Strong commerce
Healthy environment
Sensible infrastructure
Positive community impact
Integrated arts, recreation, culture and religion
Although Richard has received local and national accolades for his work, he says his greatest reward is βthe thousands of smiles on the faces of those we have helped.β
Message from the Executive Director
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