Tri-County Community Action Agency

03/20/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling to afford groceries, please contact Tri-County for information on our food pantries. We are here to help! 401-519-1913

03/19/2026

The Tri-County LIHEAP program will close for applications on April 15th, 2026.

Call TODAY for an appointment, at 401-519-1913 to be sure you get your application in! If you already submitted an application, be sure to turn in required paperwork prior to the 4/15 deadline.

03/19/2026

Tri-County Pediatric & Family Dental Center expansion coming soon to Johnston! 😍

Rhode Island news $7.9 Million from Rt. 6/10 Settlement Goes to Providence Children’s Urgent Dental Care - RI Foundation 4 Groups to Receive $7.9 Million for Providence Children's Dental Care - Rhode Island Foundation & RI Attorney General

03/18/2026

Tri-County is excited to announce that we are 1 of 4 Rhode Island organizations to receive grant funding to improve access to dental care for Providence children!

The Tri-County Pediatric & Family Dental Center will receive $2.5 million over 3 years to expand the dental program at 1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston. The funding is part of the $7.9 million in 6/10 settlement funds. Read more about the 6/10settlement funds, and how 4 organizations will bring dental care to RI children at the link below:

Four Rhode Island nonprofits will share a total of $7.9 million in grants to improve access to dental care for Providence children, Attorney General Peter Neronha and the Rhode Island Foundation announced Tuesday morning.

03/12/2026

The weather is nicer, but if the harsh winter storms have depleted funds for your home heating costs, call the Tri-County Heating and Weatherization program at 401-519-1913, or 401-515-2432 for Washington County residents.

Our staff are ready to see if you qualify for home heating grants! The heating assistance grants are part of a seasonal program available through April 15th. Don't wait! Contact Tri-County today!

02/23/2026

Due to the severity of Winter Storm Hernando, and travel bans implemented across the state, Tri-County CAA will remain closed through Tuesday, February 23, 2026. Please avoid travel if possible so that road crews may safely operate.

02/22/2026

02/20/2026

Last week, something truly special happened at Tri-County Community Action Agency in Westerly.

Thanks to an incredible partnership with Valenti Subaru and Operation Warm, 132 children in our community received brand-new shoes and socks, gifts that represent so much more than footwear.

For many of the families we serve, every dollar goes toward essentials like rent, food, utilities, and transportation. When budgets are stretched thin, something as basic as properly fitting shoes can become a difficult expense. But we know that new shoes mean more than comfort.

They mean walking into school with confidence.
They mean running and playing without worry.
They mean warmth, dignity, and the simple joy of having something that is truly your own.

Valenti Subaru stepped forward as our community donor and volunteer leader, bringing not only generosity, but heart. Their team helped create a welcoming, joyful atmosphere where children felt celebrated and cared for. Operation Warm ensured every child received high-quality shoes and socks that fit just right, making the day both meaningful and seamless.

Moments like this remind us what is possible when local businesses and community organizations come together with a shared purpose: to lift up children and families right here in Westerly.

To Valenti Subaru and Operation Warm, thank you for helping our children step forward with confidence.

Because when we invest in our children, we strengthen our entire community. ❤️👟

02/02/2026

Did you know? At Tri-County Health Centers, we don’t just do checkups. We provide complete family medical care, dental care, mental health treatment and support, care coordination, and more!

As part of Building Care With You, we’re helping share the full strength of what Community Health Centers deliver to our community. Visit www.tricountyri.org to learn more about how health centers provide comprehensive family healthcare.

01/30/2026

The Tri-County Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offer crisis assistance to eligible households that have already received assistance, but are still in need of help with home heating costs.

Crisis assistance may be available if a household is in danger of running out of heating fuel.

Contact the Tri-County LIHEAP Program for more information, at 401-519-1913, or 401-515-2432 for Washington County residents.

01/30/2026

Emergency Pop-Up Sites have been activated through February 2nd to ensure all Rhode Islanders have a safe, warm place to go during extreme cold conditions.

With low temperatures expected throughout the week, all emergency pop-up sites have been activated to provide safe, warm overnight shelter for Rhode Islanders in need.

Full list of shelter resources available: housing.ri.gov/resources/individuals-experiencing-homelessness