Apply for KTHO Assistance
‘Keep the Heat On’, a program funded by the Catholic Charity Fund of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and generous individuals, is currently accepting applications for the 2008/09 winter season. Please browse this page and read the Rhode Island Catholic newspaper for additional details.
How to apply for ‘Keep the Heat On’ assistance:
1. Print and complete application
2. Collect required information (See application or information below)
3. Contact a Diocese of Providence Social Ministry Office (Information below)
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, 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
With the information above, please contact one of the offices below 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 based on your residency:
Cities: Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Foster, Johnston, North Providence, Providence, Scituate, Warren, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton:
Number: 401/421-7833 Ext. 107
Dates: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30PM
Cities: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly:
Number: 401/783-3149
Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday at 9AM – 3PM, Thursday at 11AM – 5PM
Cities: Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick
Number: 401/823-6211
Dates: Monday & Wednesday at 8:30AM – 4:30PM, Saturday at 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Cities: Woonsocket, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Smithfield
Number: 401/762-2849
Dates: Tuesday & Thursday at 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Cities: Central Falls, Pawtucket, Lincoln, Cumberland
Number: 401/728-0515
Dates: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM -4:30PM
All application interviews by appointment only. Please contact the office by phone to schedule an appointment.