About the WARM Center
Founded in 1987 on the values of Compassion, Hope and Dignity, WARM Center, Inc. provides a continuum of seventeen programs serving over 4,000 low-income households a year. Our programs provide essential support and resources to low-income individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless or experiencing homelessness. Ranging from street outreach to permanent housing, our programs share the primary goal of preventing and ending homelessness and promoting economic stability across Washington County.
“Anita’s Kitchen” is the only soup kitchen in the region that serves lunch and dinner to the public 365 days each year.
Each day we strive to fulfill our mission to: “provide a continuum of care and service to the homeless and needy by providing affordable housing and assuring supportive services, and to help the homeless and needy build self-esteem and move toward independent and responsible living.”
WARM is a participating agency with the RI Homeless Management Information System. You can click HERE to view the RI CoC HMIS’ Policies and Procedures manual. Click HERE for the Privacy Statement
The Rhode Island Spotlight
What started out as a soup kitchen and emergency shelter in the heart of Westerly nearly three decades ago has evolved into a comprehensive non-profit social service organization that this year will serve more than 2,300 people. The WARM Center has expanded to serve not only those in Westerly, but also surrounding communities in Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut. In this August 2016 video, Rhode Island Spotlight host Jim Hummel sits down with Russ Partridge, WARM’s executive director, and two people who say WARM saved their lives – literally.
Rhode Island Spotlight highlights community heroes and heroic organizations. Visit them and browse the archive at http://www.rhodeislandspotlight.org.
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