Whether you need a hand or have one to lend, we're here.

Serving Kent County since 1966

Impact

2023-2024
We served 20160 individuals in 8573 households
4440 households avoided crisis with energy assistance
472 households participated in the Appliance Management program
4674 people received emergency or supplemental food
1473 older adults participated in home-delivered or congregate meal programs
2276 people engaged in supportive services to build self-sufficiency and receive basic needs assistance

2024 President’s Message

Westbay, now in its 58th year, continues to provide vital financial support to individuals and families in Kent County, RI, and beyond. We aim to provide a hand-up to those in need, offering emergency food,…

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We see amazing outcomes when our community comes together to support us in our mission. We remain grateful to United Way of Rhode Island and especially to the generous donors who participated in this week�#401GivesGives campaign. ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Important Reminder for Older Rhode Islanders The R.I. Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) has partnered with Westbay and trusted State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Counselors to offer one-on-one support for enrolling in free Credit Monitoring for those impacted by the RI Bridges Data Breach.🔑 Key Details:• Who: Older Rhode Islanders affected by the data breach• What: Free enrollment in Credit Monitoring from Experian• When: Enrollment deadline is April 30, 2025• Why: Protect your credit today!👉 How to Enroll:📱Call Westbay Community Action at 401-921-5237 to set up a time to come in.✉️Please bring your RI-Bridges Impact Individual Letter with you.❗Act now to safeguard your financial future. Don’t miss out on this important opportunity!#RhodeIsland #DataBreachSupport #ProtectYourCredit #OHA #WestbayCommunityAction #SHIP #Experian #CreditMonitoring #RI #RIBridges ... See MoreSee Less
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