Tri-County Community Action Agency

12/12/2025

Amazing evening! The Town of Johnston steps up for kids in need this holiday season!

Thank you to every family that donated toys for our neighbors. We are so grateful 🥰
https://www.johnstonsunrise.net/news/toy-drive-at-bar-101-an-outpouring-of-generosity/article_b3301fbd-0c29-495c-905f-43ee1e0cab5c.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawOpMlpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMdHppNUxBeXRKRW1HbmRJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjc5z4rNB65dDu-7W0ulmcvL4ZCQMZ4b0aj_9sx396jbK19U4FnbAP8PzrRN_aem_4TXfcpHjqCZOzRgxqhG-RQ

The community gathered in a generous spirit for children in need this holiday season at a toy drive on Saturday at Bar 101 on Atwood Avenue to benefit Tri-County Community

12/08/2025

The Cuddles of Hope Foundation is holding its annual holiday toy drive, benefitting the Tri-County Pediatric & Family Dental Center! New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off during business hours to Tri-County Pediatric & Family Dental Centers located at 1126 Hartford Ave., Johnston, or 1637 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. 🥰

Monetary donatations may be made by scanning the QR code below. Donations will be used to purchase new toys for children in need. 🎁

12/05/2025

Check out the Johnston Sun Rise article highlighting a toy drive benefiting Tri-County! With unwavering support from the Town of Johnston, RI, Mayor Polisena, Senator Andrew R. Dimitri, District 25, Johnston, and Bar 101: Keepin' It Simple. Tri-County CAA will distribute hundreds of toys to local children in need this holiday season! 🎅

When community comes together, we make the season brighter for every child. ✨

There's still time to donate! Every toy makes a difference. If you’re able, please consider picking up an extra gift during your next shopping trip and dropping it off to collection locations throughout the Town of Johnston, including community partners Bar 101, Brewed Awakenings, Luigi’s, Ember and Ash Cigar, Latte Love and D. Palmieri’s Bakery. Toy donations are being accepted through December 20th. 🎁

Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., along with state Sen. Andrew Dimitri, Town Councilwoman Lauren Garzone and John Bevilacqua Jr., in partnership with Bar 101 owner Pete Mateo, will host their annual

12/01/2025

We are so excited to partner again this year with Bar 101: Keepin' It Simple. and Senator Andrew R. Dimitri, District 25, Johnston to provide toys to local children in need this Christmas. Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy this holiday season. Every child should experience the magic of the holidays 🎅

That time of year again, please join us for the second annual Johnston Toy Drive !

Myself, Mayor Polisena, Representative Fellela, Councilwoman Garzone and John Bevilacqua, Esq have teamed up with Bar 101: Keepin' It Simple. and Tri-County Community Action Agency to help local families give their kids a great Christmas.

While the official party at Bar 101 is December 6th, our local business partners will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys to benefit local families in our community from now through December 20th. Please stop in one of our participating businesses below and make a donation.

Special thank you to our community partners:
Brewed Awakenings Coffee House(Johnston)
Luigi’s Restaurant
Ember and Ash Cigar
Latte Love Coffee House(Johnston)
D Palmieri’s Bakery

We delivered hundreds of toys to local families last year and are looking forward to making this year an even bigger success and seeing you all at the party

11/25/2025

Tri-County will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 and Friday, 11/28 in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. All programs will reopen on Monday, 12/1.

Wishing you all a happy, and safe Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/19/2025

The Tri-County Health Center is hiring per diem drivers! If you have a CDL license and are interested in assisting with the Tri-County Health Mobile, submit an application today! We are looking for drivers for Thursday, daytime shifts.

Click the link below to apply.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=409a12d8-3af8-483d-93be-bb9a7972ad14&ccId=514992161_1939&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=539001

11/18/2025

The University of RI is hosting a lecture on energy efficiency and home weatherization! Perfect timing to learn more about making your home more energy efficient as the cold weather settles upon us. The lecture is open to all.

Don't forget - the Tri-County Weatherization program can help too! Our team of home auditors will assess your home and identify strategies and improvements to make your home more energy efficient. Contact us today at (401)351-2750 ext 1960 to learn more.

11/07/2025

Tri-County President & CEO Joe DeSantis spoke with the Johnston Sun Rise about the pause of Snap benefits, and how that impacts our families.

With a tangle of politics and logistics slowing down federal benefits for people in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), local social-service agencies and community groups are …

10/31/2025

Members of the Tri-County Senior & Disabled Adults program are ready for their candy! 🎃

10/31/2025

Community resources are available for families impacted by the government shutdown, and paused SNAP benefits.

Tri-County has food pantry locations in North Providence, North Kingstown, and Westerly. Contact us today if you need help with food. 401.519.1913 🍎

We are always accepting food donations. If you would like to give food items to the Tri-County food pantries, stop in Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm to make a dontation. 🥰

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Please drive slowly, and safely this evening. 🧟‍♀️🧛🧙‍♀️