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

States Newsroom · November 2, 2026

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…

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

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