Tower Street School Community Center
Address
93 Tower Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2715
Description:
Bringing Families, Schools and the Community Together
The Tower Street School Community Center is a set of partnerships between Westerly Public School and other community resources. The Center provides comprehensive programs and activities that promote academic growth, physical health, recreation, vocational training, social and emotional well-being.
List of Agency Services
- Community Garden
- Families Learning Together- family literacy program
- Grow and Go Seek nature-based early childhood program
- Literacy Volunteers of Washington County
- Parents as Teachers - parenting support program for families with young children from the prenatal stage to age five; parent workshops and family events
- Summer Learning Program for students entering grades 1-6.
- Summer Playground Program for children ages 5 though 12.
- Westerly Public Schools Student Registration Office
- Westerly High School Cosmetology Program
- Westerly High School Transition Program - ages 18 - 21
- Westerly High School Learning Academy- project based learning
- Wood River Health Services - WIC Office
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis.
Services
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Description
- Must eat meal on site - Provides "brown bag" meals that contains: fruit and/or vegetable, milk, grain, and protein
Hours
7/8/2019-8/16/2019: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:00AM-12:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All children 18 years old and under.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Just show up to site. No questions asked.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Special Notes/Funding
VITA 2021 - Site Closed
Description
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of Volunteer tax preparers are IRS trained, tested, and certified to help people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit program receive the tax credits they deserve. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. You must bring a copy of your previous year's return, all financial statements pertaining to tax year 2019, your social security card, and a picture ID.
Hours
January 27-April 15 Mon & Wed 4:00PM-8:00PM
Required Documents
Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2019 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2018 Federal Tax Return if possible Child and Dependent Care Expense For direct deposit bring a check or savings account number with routing number
Eligibility
Earned $56,000 or less in 2019 To qualify for Property Tax Relief Credit (please note it is total household size and total household income): An individual must be (all of the qualifiers below) - Elderly or disabled - Receive Social Security Benefits - Lived in RI all of 2019 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call Robert Ritacco at 401-639-1969
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
None
Description
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis. Effective May, 2018 â June 30, 2019 INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $22,459 $1,872 2 $30,451 $2,538 3 $38,443 $3,204 4 $46,435 $3,870 5 $54,427 $4,536 6 $62,419 $5,202 7 $70,411 $5,868 8 $78,403 $6,534
Hours
Mon 9:00AM-5:00pm Tue 10:30AM-7:00PM - 1st, 4th, 5th Tuesday of every month Wed 9:30AM-5:30PM Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Eligibility
Must be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women or guardian of a child under the age of five; and meet income guidelines.
Intake Procedure
Call 401-387-9611 to make an appointment
Service Area
Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
General Information
Hours:
Office Mon-Fri 7:00AM-6:00PM
Program day and evening
WIC Mon 9:00AM-5:00PM, 1st, 4th and 5th Tue of each month Tue 10:30AM-7:00PM, Wed 9:30AM-5:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Varies by Program
Program Fees:
No Fees
Eligibility:
Westerly Families and community members
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility:
Entrance Restrooms TDD Corridors & Aisles Parking Information in Alternative Formats Sign Language Interpreters Well-Lit Area/Adjustable Lighting
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Westerly Public Schools; Wood River
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 3, 2022
Legal Status:
Educational
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
- Must eat meal on site - Provides "brown bag" meals that contains: fruit and/or vegetable, milk, grain, and protein
Hours
7/8/2019-8/16/2019: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:00AM-12:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
All children 18 years old and under.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Just show up to site. No questions asked.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
VITA 2021 - Site Closed
Description
Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of Volunteer tax preparers are IRS trained, tested, and certified to help people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit program receive the tax credits they deserve. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. You must bring a copy of your previous year's return, all financial statements pertaining to tax year 2019, your social security card, and a picture ID.
Hours
January 27-April 15 Mon & Wed 4:00PM-8:00PM
Required Documents
Valid Proof of identification Original Social Security Card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents All 2019 W-2 & 1099 forms Copy of 2018 Federal Tax Return if possible Child and Dependent Care Expense For direct deposit bring a check or savings account number with routing number
Eligibility
Earned $56,000 or less in 2019 To qualify for Property Tax Relief Credit (please note it is total household size and total household income): An individual must be (all of the qualifiers below) - Elderly or disabled - Receive Social Security Benefits - Lived in RI all of 2019 - Lived in an apartment or home subject to property tax. The person can receive up to $365.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call Robert Ritacco at 401-639-1969
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
None
Description
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis. Effective May, 2018 â June 30, 2019 INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $22,459 $1,872 2 $30,451 $2,538 3 $38,443 $3,204 4 $46,435 $3,870 5 $54,427 $4,536 6 $62,419 $5,202 7 $70,411 $5,868 8 $78,403 $6,534
Hours
Mon 9:00AM-5:00pm Tue 10:30AM-7:00PM - 1st, 4th, 5th Tuesday of every month Wed 9:30AM-5:30PM Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Eligibility
Must be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women or guardian of a child under the age of five; and meet income guidelines.
Intake Procedure
Call 401-387-9611 to make an appointment
Service Area
Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
93 Tower Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Mailing
93 Tower Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Contacts
Joan Serra
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 348-2715
Before & After School
(401) 248-2788
Family Education
(401) 348-2786
Student Registration
(401) 248-2792
WIC
(401) 387-9611
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