Salvation Army seeks Warm Thy Neighbor help

PROVIDENCE – The Salvation Army is appealing for more donations in the wake of intensified cold and snowy weather, which is heightening the need for temporary heating assistance.
To help Warm Thy Neighbor, The Salvation Army, which is administrator for the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund, is appealing for continued donations by the general public as well as the corporate community. The Good Neighbor campaign has a 2014-15 goal to raise $500,000 and assist 1,250 families.
The Good Neighbor Energy Fund is a safety net for families who do not qualify for federal and state assistance programs. The Salvation Army distributes contributions to families who qualify based on specific household income and family member guidelines.
“The string of snowstorms we have experienced over the last couple of weeks, along with the bitter cold temperatures, have triggered a rise in requests for energy assistance,” said Major Wendy Kountz, Rhode Island state coordinator of The Salvation Army.
“We ask that all Rhode Islanders think about those families, maybe in your own neighborhood, who find themselves having some trouble making ends meet,” Kountz said. “Please provide them with some warmth by enclosing a donation in any amount with the yellow envelope found in your utility bill.”
Kountz added that those interested in donating online can visit the fund’s website at www.rhodeislandgoodneighbor.org or text “WARM” to 41444 on a mobile phone. Donors also can mail a check, payable to “Good Neighbor,” to The Salvation Army, 34 Commercial Street, Cranston, RI 02905.

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