The Warm Center’s Homeless Street Outreach Case Management Program is available to assist those in need of basic comfort and safety items, as well as case management services to individuals currently sleeping outside and homeless in Westerly, Charlestown, Hopkington, Richmond, South Kingstown, Narragansett or neighboring communities.

WARM Center’s Emergency Shelter at 56 Spruce Street provides year-round housing for adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter offers separate dormitory-style accommodations for men and women, giving guests a safe, structured environment while they work on next steps toward stability. 

WARM Center operates two Family Emergency Shelter Programs—Harvest Homes and Family Interim Housing—to provide stability and support for families experiencing homelessness. Unlike traditional congregate shelters, both programs utilize scattered-site apartments throughout Southern Rhode Island, ensuring parents and children have a safe, private space to live while they work toward long-term housing. 

WARM Center’s Supportive Homes Program is a Project 811 housing initiative designed to provide affordable housing opportunities for elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and families. The program includes six one-bedroom apartments at 54 Spruce Street in Westerly and two multi-bedroom units on Pierce Street designed specifically for families. 

WARM Center’s Attire for Hire Program provides free clothing to adults in need, helping neighbors dress with dignity for work, daily life, and special occasions. By removing barriers related to clothing, the program supports individuals as they pursue employment, stability, and independence. 

WARM Center’s Anita’s Kitchen is a community soup kitchen that provides free, nutritious meals to anyone in need. More than a place to eat, Anita’s Kitchen offers warmth, compassion, and connection in a welcoming environment. 

WARM Center’s Community Critical Needs (CCN) Program provides short-term assistance for households facing unexpected financial hardships. By helping with critical expenses, CCN prevents crises from leading to homelessness. 

Our Children’s Summer Lunch Program prepares and delivers bagged lunches to children in Washington County who benefit from the program. Over 7,000 nutritious lunches were served in Summer 2023 to local children!