More Rhode Island households are turning to the Good Neighbor Energy Fund for help paying their heating bills this winter as persistent high costs for essentials like food and rent compound the strain of cold weather, United Way of Rhode Island said Tuesday.
United Way, which administers the fund, is reminding residents facing temporary financial crises that assistance is available while also urging continued donations to its “Warm Thy Neighbor” campaign.
“Too many Rhode Islanders are struggling right now, and for a lot of households, the cost to heat their home is a significant pressure when an unexpected financial issue impacts an already tight budget,” said Cortney Nicolato, United Way’s president and CEO. “The Good Neighbor Energy Fund exists for moments like this and we want to make sure our neighbors know that help is available.”…