We hope you will consider supporting or joining us for one of our annual events.

Harvest for Health Gala

Wood River Health hosts an annual gala called Harvest for Health. The event takes place in September and includes dinner, dancing, a wine raffle, silent and live auctions and lots of fun! The gala is supported through many generous sponsorships and donations made by community partners, local businesses and members of the Board of Directors. 

Tickets sold out for our 4th Annual Harvest for Health Gala, which took place on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Shepherd's Run in South Kingstown. The event raised $127,000 for Wood River Health. Read the press release here.

Our 3rd Annual Harvest for Health Gala was held at Venice Restaurant in Westerly on September 22, 2023.  Our 2nd Annual Harvest for Health Gala was hosted at The Haversham House in Westerly on September 30, 2022. 

Save the date for our 5th Annual Harvest for Health Gala, which will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Shepherd's Run Vineyard.

Back to School Fair

Wood River Health and the Jonnycake Center of Westerly partner once again this year for a back-to-school fair to benefit local children. The third annual event took place on August 17, 2024 from 10am to 1pm at the Westerly Armory at 41 Railroad Avenue in Westerly. The event is sponsored in part by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island.

Local organizations have come together for a third year to provide children with backpacks, school supplies, and educational items to ensure the school year starts strongly for all. Musical entertainment will be provided by WBLQ AM 1230, and there will also be games, face painting and craft tables!

During the Back to School Fair, families receive a free backpack that comes filled with essentials needed for school. The backpacks are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and school-aged children must be present to receive supplies.

National Health Center Week

Community Health Centers such as Wood River Health serve as a beacon of strength, service and care in our communities. National Health Center Week is an annual celebration that takes place in August to raise awareness about America’s health centers and the critical services we provide.

National  Health Center Week is celebrated every August. It is an opportunity to increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers. National Health Center Week highlights the commitment and passion of Community Health Center staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to more than 31.5 million patients across nearly 15,000 communities annually.

Every Health Center Week, Wood River Health plans many fun activities recognizing our staff and our patients. To learn about our 2024 activities, view our Health Center Week Slideshow 2024.

Head to Toe Wellness Fair

Our third annual Wood River Health Head to Toe Wellness Fair took place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on The Esplanade at Wilcox Park, 44 Broad Street, Westerly. Sponsored by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and in partnership with Westerly Library and Wilcox Park, this family-friendly event connects the members of our community with resources from many local non-profit organizations to cover them from head to toe.

The Wellness Fair is an opportunity for members of our community to connect with our providers and staff outside of a health care setting. It is also an opportunity for southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut residents to get their health-related questions answered outside of their doctor’s office.

The event is tailored towards families with children. It features free raffles, giveaways and activities for children. Health related information and resources are distributed by Wood River Health’s Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Services, our Community Resources Team and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) department and our community partners. Learn more about our 2024 event by reading the press release.