As the cost of living rises, United Way of Rhode Island expands access to heating assistance

More Rhode Islanders will qualify for winter heating assistance this year under higher income limits that took effect Sunday for a United Way of Rhode Island program. The statewide nonprofit’s Good Neighbor Energy Fund helps households experiencing temporary financial hardship who earn too much to qualify for federal or state assistance. For the 2026-27 heating […]

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