Join us for the Seagull Plunge, June 20, at the Andrea Hotel!

On Thursday, June 20, the Andrea Hotel in Misquamicut Beach will be hosting the Seagull Plunge, a summer fundraiser for the WARM Center. Adapted from WARM's popular Penguin Plunge where dedicated supporters Plunge into the ocean on January 1st to raise money for people experiencing hunger and homelessness, the Seagull Plunge is an opportunity to show support for WARM without freezing!

Plunge at 6:00 pm, registration and pre-plunge festivities begin at 4:30, complementary chowder and fritters on the deck following plunge. $20 registration fee. Call 596-9276 for more information

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Rev. Jean Barry Center for Social Services Dedicated at Ribbon-Cutting

On Friday, April 12, WARM held the official ribbon-cutting for the Rev. Jean Barry Center for Social Services. U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Town Manager Stephen Hartford joined WARM , Rhode Island Housing, HUD, Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and the Corporation for Supportive Housing to celebrate the completion of a $2.24 million revitalization effort in Westerly.

The Rev. Jean Barry Center for Social Services honors the WARM Center’s long-time executive director and consists of eight new affordable rental homes as well as first floor office space that is home to administrative offices, the Center’s meal site, Anita’s Kitchen, a work-appropriate clothing program, Attire for Hire, as well as other social services such as community outreach, job training and counseling.

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The 2013 WARM Hearts Gala Postponed Until October

In recognition of the effects that Superstorm Sandy continue to have on the Town of Westerly and the beach community, The WARM Center has decided to postpone our annual GALA. The generosity of the people of Westerly has been focused on rebuilding of the beach and the WARM Center fully supports that effort.

In the current economy and in light of recent natural disasters, it is difficult for our community to stretch its financial resources in so many different directions. We also recognize that without the beach as an economic driver for employment many of our neighbors will feel the impact in the upcoming summer season. In this regard, WARM has rescheduled the GALA for October 18, 2013 and will honor any tickets that have been sold to date. We will also gladly refund the cost of tickets or sponsorships to anyone who chooses to request a refund. For more information or to request a refund, please contact Joy Cordio at the WARM Center 596-9276 x113.

WARM appreciates the continued generosity and support of the community and hopes to celebrate a successful summer season with our supporters at the GALA.

Final outcome of the Basic Needs Network Regional Needs Assessment