Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund
Address
One Cathedral Square
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-7833 x207
Description:
Assists low-income residents through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs.
When funds available:
Provides emergency fuel and energy assistance "Keep the Heat On" during winter months (November - April). Rental and prescription assistance when funds are available.
Provides assistance with rent, utilities, heat, and prescriptions.
Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations, grants
Services
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Description
Assists low-income residents through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Provides emergency fuel and energy assistance during winter months (November - April). Rental and prescription assistance when funds are available. **Qualifications:** Rent: Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter. Utility: (gas & electric) Must have a termination notice or be attempting to restore services. Heating: Must have made use of /be ineligible for all state, federal, and other private heating assistance funds. Funds are made available through the Bishop�s "Keep the Heat On" Fund. (www.heatri.com) Prescription Funds: Must be ineligible for health coverage or waiting for health coverage to begin. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations, grants
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Eligibility
Low-income resident. Please see "Notes" for more details.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Assists low-income residents through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Provides emergency fuel and energy assistance during winter months (November - April). Rental and prescription assistance when funds are available. **Qualifications:** Rent: Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter. Utility: (gas & electric) Must have a termination notice or be attempting to restore services. Heating: Must have made use of /be ineligible for all state, federal, and other private heating assistance funds. Funds are made available through the Bishop�s "Keep the Heat On" Fund. (www.heatri.com) Prescription Funds: Must be ineligible for health coverage or waiting for health coverage to begin. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations, grants
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Eligibility
Low-income resident. Please see "Notes" for more details.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
WHEN FUNDS AVAILABLE! Individual Offices: PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT COUNTY 421-7833 x107 Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM WASHINGTON COUNTY 783-3149 Tue & Wed 9:00AM - 3:00PM Thu 11:00AM - 5:00PM KENT COUNTY 823-6211 Mon, Wed & Sat 9:30AM - 3:30PM WOONSOCKET 762-2849 Tue & Thu 8:30AM - 4:30PM PROJECT HOPE, PAWTUCKET 728-0515 Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Eligibility
Low-income resident. See "Notes" for more details.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Please call 421-7833 x107 for information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Keep The Heat On www.heatri.com PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT COUNTY Cities: Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Foster, Johnston, North Providence, Providence, Scituate, Warren, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton: 401/421-7833 Monday â Friday, 8:30 â 4:30PM WASHINGTON COUNTY Cities: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly 401/783-3149 Tuesday & Wednesday, 9AM â 3PM Thursday, 11AM â 5PM KENT COUNTY Cities: Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick 401/823-6211 Monday, Thursday & Saturday, 9:30AM â 3:30PM WOONSOCKET Cities: Woonsocket, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Smithfield 401/762-2849 Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30AM â 4:30PM PROJECT HOPE, PAWTUCKET Cities: Central Falls, Pawtucket, Lincoln, Cumberland 401/728-0515 Monday â Friday, 8:30AM -4:30PM
Hours
Varies depending on location. See Description
Required Documents
- Documentation explaining ineligibility from other providers of heating assistance. LIHEAP Award/Denial Letter Salvation Armyâs âGood Neighbor Energy Fundâ Award/Denial Letter - Current Utility (Gas/Electric) bill Name & phone number of your oil, electric or gas company Dates and times you are available for an appointment if required Total monthly household income (Please have pay stubs or other forms verification of all income available) - Type of housing and monthly cost Own Rent Section 8
Eligibility
Low-income residents
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Please call one of the offices listed in Description to make an appointment. No walk-ins. To download application online: http://www.heatri.com/apply/ and mail to: Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Office of Community Services & Advocacy One Cathedral Square Providence, RI 02903
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Eligibility
Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call (401) 421-7833 for more information
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Intake Process:
Call to make an appointment
Program Fees:
N/A
Eligibility:
Rent: Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter.
Utility: (gas & electric) Must have a termination notice or be attempting to restore services.
Heating: Must have made use of /be ineligible for all state, federal, and other private heating assistance funds.
Prescription Funds: Must be ineligible for health coverage or waiting for health coverage to begin.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Keep the Heat On; Catholic Inner City; Office of Community Services and Advocacy
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 18, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1978
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Assists low-income residents through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Provides emergency fuel and energy assistance during winter months (November - April). Rental and prescription assistance when funds are available. **Qualifications:** Rent: Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter. Utility: (gas & electric) Must have a termination notice or be attempting to restore services. Heating: Must have made use of /be ineligible for all state, federal, and other private heating assistance funds. Funds are made available through the Bishop�s "Keep the Heat On" Fund. (www.heatri.com) Prescription Funds: Must be ineligible for health coverage or waiting for health coverage to begin. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations, grants
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Eligibility
Low-income resident. Please see "Notes" for more details.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Assists low-income residents through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Provides emergency fuel and energy assistance during winter months (November - April). Rental and prescription assistance when funds are available. **Qualifications:** Rent: Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter. Utility: (gas & electric) Must have a termination notice or be attempting to restore services. Heating: Must have made use of /be ineligible for all state, federal, and other private heating assistance funds. Funds are made available through the Bishop�s "Keep the Heat On" Fund. (www.heatri.com) Prescription Funds: Must be ineligible for health coverage or waiting for health coverage to begin. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations, grants
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Eligibility
Low-income resident. Please see "Notes" for more details.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
WHEN FUNDS AVAILABLE! Individual Offices: PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT COUNTY 421-7833 x107 Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM WASHINGTON COUNTY 783-3149 Tue & Wed 9:00AM - 3:00PM Thu 11:00AM - 5:00PM KENT COUNTY 823-6211 Mon, Wed & Sat 9:30AM - 3:30PM WOONSOCKET 762-2849 Tue & Thu 8:30AM - 4:30PM PROJECT HOPE, PAWTUCKET 728-0515 Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Eligibility
Low-income resident. See "Notes" for more details.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Please call 421-7833 x107 for information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Keep The Heat On www.heatri.com PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT COUNTY Cities: Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Foster, Johnston, North Providence, Providence, Scituate, Warren, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton: 401/421-7833 Monday â Friday, 8:30 â 4:30PM WASHINGTON COUNTY Cities: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly 401/783-3149 Tuesday & Wednesday, 9AM â 3PM Thursday, 11AM â 5PM KENT COUNTY Cities: Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick 401/823-6211 Monday, Thursday & Saturday, 9:30AM â 3:30PM WOONSOCKET Cities: Woonsocket, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Smithfield 401/762-2849 Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30AM â 4:30PM PROJECT HOPE, PAWTUCKET Cities: Central Falls, Pawtucket, Lincoln, Cumberland 401/728-0515 Monday â Friday, 8:30AM -4:30PM
Hours
Varies depending on location. See Description
Required Documents
- Documentation explaining ineligibility from other providers of heating assistance. LIHEAP Award/Denial Letter Salvation Armyâs âGood Neighbor Energy Fundâ Award/Denial Letter - Current Utility (Gas/Electric) bill Name & phone number of your oil, electric or gas company Dates and times you are available for an appointment if required Total monthly household income (Please have pay stubs or other forms verification of all income available) - Type of housing and monthly cost Own Rent Section 8
Eligibility
Low-income residents
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Please call one of the offices listed in Description to make an appointment. No walk-ins. To download application online: http://www.heatri.com/apply/ and mail to: Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Office of Community Services & Advocacy One Cathedral Square Providence, RI 02903
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Eligibility
Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call (401) 421-7833 for more information
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Rhode Island
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
One Cathedral Square
Providence, RI 02903
Mailing
One Cathedral Square
Providence, RI 02903-4029
Contacts
Kathleen M. McKeon
Primary Contact
Program Supervisor
Jim Jahnz
(401) 421-7833 x107
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 421-7833 x207
Fax
(401) 453-6135
Kent County Office
(401) 823-6211
Pawtucket Office
(401) 728-0515
Washington County Office
(401) 783-3149
Woonsocket Office
(401) 762-2849
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