United RI announced opening of Good Neighbor Energy Fund | ABC6

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — United Way of Rhode Island announced the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund has begun for the 2024 through 2025 season.

The fund helps families that need assistance paying their home heating bills but are not eligible for federal or state assistance.

Since it was founded, the Good Neighbor Energy Fund has aided over 48,250 Rhode Island homes.

United RI says any local households in the state that are in need of funding assistance for energy are encouraged to contact a local Community Action Program agency, or to call the 211 helpline for help locating a CAP agency.

GNEF eligibility is determined on total income not exceeding 300% of the federal poverty level, and provides up to $825 per household each heating season depending on eligibility, fuel type, and need.

United RI said in addition to sponsors, the fund relies on Rhode Islanders who donate through the “Warm Thy Neighbor” campaign.

Donations can be made through the yellow donation envelope enclosed with monthly energy bills, or by scanning the QR code on the envelope.

Additionally, donations can be given through phone by texting “WARM” to 91999.

For more information, visit United Way of Rhode Island’s website here.