| HISTORY: JONAH, which stands for Join Our Neighborhood And Help, has been identified with the community of Oakland Beach in Warwick, Rhode island since 1972. The first senior program of Warwick moved to the JONAH building in 1981. Serving the community physically and with spirit is JONAH. It has provided service to many individuals over the years and continues to do so today. The JONAH building has been occupied as a bumper car amusement park, a church, and a movie house. Over the years it has withstood many hurricanes and community changes. Oakland Beach Continues to be one of the special waterfronts of Rhode Island. With a view of the new Jamestown and New Port Bridges, Islands and beautiful water, Oakland Beach is a visitors destination. Several years ago a coalition of non-profits formed A.C.T.I.O.N.- Alliance of Citizens Together Integrating Opportunity & Needs. JONAH is now a home for a diverse senior population who all enjoy a nutritious meal and a variety of activities Monday thru Friday. JONAH Community and Senior Center programs and services are provided by a coalition of organizations who have come together to provide: Activities Health and Social Services Meals for elders and disabled After School Children’s programming Space for community Meetings Community outreach Recreation Programs Volunteer Services, RSVP The Action board includes: JONAH Inc. J Arthur Trudeau Center Westbay Community Action City of Warwick First Congregational Church St. Rita’s R.C. Church Community Leaders PROGRAMS Meals Monday thru Friday 12:00 Monthly Sunday Dinner Whal’in Coffee House – 3rd Friday night of the month 7-9 PM Teen Band Jam – Second Friday night of the month 7-9 PM |