Apply for KTHO Assistance
‘Keep the Heat On’, a program funded by the Catholic Charity Fund of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, will begin to accept applications and donations in November of this year. Please visit this page and read the Rhode Island Catholic newspaper for additional details.
Application Checklist
In an effort to expedite the application process, please have the following information available prior to calling for an appointment:
- Documentation explaining ineligibility from other providers of heating assistance.
- LIHEAP Award/Denial Letter
- Salvation Army’s “Good Neighbor Energy Fund” Award/Denial Letter
- Current Utility (Gas/Electric) Bill
- Name & phone number of your oil 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
When you have gathered the above information, please contact the office to apply.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Office of Community Services & Advocacy
Interfaith Dire Emergency Fund
184 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
401/421-7833 x.107
communications@dioceseofprovidence.org
You may also contact a satellite office to apply for heating assistance:
PROVIDENCE COUNTY
401/421-7833 Ext. 107
Monday - Friday
8:30 - 4:30PM
WASHINGTON COUNTY
401/783-3149
Tuesday & Wednesday
9AM - 3PM
Thursday
11AM - 5PM
NEWPORT COUNTY
401/421-7833 Ext 107
Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
KENT COUNTY
401/823-6211
Monday & Wednesday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
9:30AM - 3:30PM
WOONSOCKET
401/762-2849
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
PROJECT HOPE
401/728-0515
Monday - Friday
8:30AM -4:30PM
All application interviews by appointment only. Please contact the office by phone to schedule an appointment.