R.I. receives $22.5M in winter heating assistance

U.S. SEN. Jack F. Reed said, “LIHEAP is an important lifeline that helps vulnerable families stay safe and keep the heat on." / COURTESY OFFICE OF U.S. SEN. JACK F. REED
U.S. SEN. Jack F. Reed said, “LIHEAP is an important lifeline that helps vulnerable families stay safe and keep the heat on." / COURTESY OFFICE OF U.S. SEN. JACK F. REED

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will receive $22.5 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help families and seniors keep warm this winter, U.S. Sen. Jack F. Reed said Tuesday.
“LIHEAP is an important lifeline that helps vulnerable families stay safe and keep the heat on. I am pleased the Obama Administration is releasing this vital funding to help states like Rhode Island prepare for the upcoming winter. It is critical to get this assistance to those who need it most,” Reed said in a statement.

LIHEAP, a federally-funded program, helps low-income households with their home energy bills. Administered by the state Department of Human Services, approximately 35,000 Rhode Islanders received assistance through the program last year.

Rhode Islanders interested in applying for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program can visit the R.I. Department of Human Services website.

Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on income, family size and the availability of resources. Households in need are encouraged to sign up early for LIHEAP to ensure they receive assistance, according to information from Reed’s office.

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