Assistance in paying heating/utility bills during the winter months to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood). Available to low-income residents in the towns of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich.
Contact: Intake: (401) 789-3016 ext. 337
Assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumptions and increase energy efficiencies. Energy Audits are conducted to determine need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, and wrap pipes. Appliance Management Program examines electrical use in the home (computerized audit) and replaces light bulbs, if they are determined to be inefficient. Must meet income eligibility guidelines. Serves residents from the towns of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich.
Contact: (401) 789-3016 ext. 338
Energy conservation audits to identify energy consumption from appliances, lighting, water heaters, waterbeds, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, air conditioners, portable space heaters ovens and ranges and lights. Based upon findings of audits, participants may be provided with free compact fluorescent lighting, refrigerators and freezers, water saving devices and retrofit mattresses for waterbeds. Available to customers of National Grid who are certified with a low income rate and/or determined to be financially eligible. SCCA’s Appliance Management Program services residents of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich.
Contact (401) 789-3016 ext. 338
Provides temporary financial assistance, relocation and stabilization services to individuals and families who are homeless or could be homeless without this assistance. HPRP provides intensive case management, landlord/tenant counseling, housing search and placement, legal assistance and financial counseling. Financial assistance may include short-term rental assistance, rental arrearage, utilities, security deposits or moving costs.
Contact: (401) 789-3016 ext. 369
Rental, mortgage and security deposit assistance for eviction, foreclosure, and domestic violence situations. Assistance with tenant/landlord disputes. Available to low income residents of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich.
Contact: (401) 789-3016 ext. 300
Replacement for heating systems that are beyond repair. Available to low income residents of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich. To qualify for replacement, the property must be owner occupied.
Contact: (401) 789-3016 ext. 304
Vouchers are provided to eligible individuals and families to support any housing needs. Available to low income residents of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich.
Contact: (401) 789-3106 ext. 300
Emergency funds to help pay for basic human needs including, heat, electric, prescriptions, etc., when no other financial resources exist. Available to low income residents of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich.
Contact: (401) 789-3016 ext. 300
Pre-screening and intake for the Rhode Island Furniture Bank. Available to low income residents of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly and West Greenwich.
Contact: (401) 789-3016 ext. 300
An energy evaluation, education and intervention program for elders and families with young children who are vulnerable to extreme heat and cold and who are experiencing a housing crisis. Clients are also referred to other supportive social services as needed.
Contact: 401-789-3016 ext. 310