PROVIDENCE - With so many Rhode Islanders in need of help to heat their homes this winter, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's "Keep the Heat On" challenge continues.
The fund helps heat the homes of those who have exhausted all other public and private resources and with no place left to turn for assistance with their heating bills. Supported by generous donors throughout the state and matched each year up to $75,000 by the Catholic Charity Fund, "Keep the Heat On" has helped thousands of Rhode Islanders obtain heat or have their utility service restored.
To make a donation to the "Keep the Heat On" Challenge, please send checks, payable to the "Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund," 184 Broad St., Providence, R.I. 02903 and note "Keep the Heat On" on the check. You may also log on to www.heatri.com and use the secure Web site for credit card donations or to obtain additional information.
The following is a list of recent donations to the bishop's fundraiser:
Anonymous $3,500
St. Thomas Regional School $2,057
Mrs. Helena Cavanagh $1,000.
Bishop Keough Regional High School - Catholic School Week Activities $300
Ms. Kathleen Hackley - The pastor and daily parishoners of St. Mary of the Bay Church, Warren $240
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Borkoski $200
Our Lady of Victories Primary School - Dress Down Day $177
Bryant University - The Catholic Community $120
Anonymous - Newport $100
Mr. David L. Vigneau $100
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goula $100
Ms. Barbara A. LaFrance - In memory of Richard LaFrance $100
Anonymous II $100
Ms. Janice L. Leco $100
Anonymous $100
Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Estrella $100
Dr. A. Louis Mariorenzi $100
Anonymous $100
St. Matthew Church $62
Ms. Marcia McVicker $50
Father Joseph A. Pescatello Jr. $50
Ms. Loretta M. Ross $50
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Morrissey $50
Ms. Mary M. Corbett $50
Cut-Rite Steel Rule Die Co., Inc. $50
Ms. Loraine Papitto $50
Mr. & Mrs. John Vestri $50
Anonymous $25
Mr. George Nixon $25
Ms. Irene E. Kocon $25
Sisters of the Presentation - In memory of Daniel J. Garvey $25
Ms. Marie Arsenault $25
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Magnelli $25
Ms. Josephine Driscol $25
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Michalski $25
Ms. Claire Brown $25
Ms. Mary Mottola $25
Anonymous $20
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart K. Mills Jr. $20
Holy Spirit Catholic Community $10
Mr. William J. Killeen $10
Ms. Viola M. Palumbo $10
Ms. Claire M. Kortick $10
Ms. Marie S. Blackledge $10
Anonymous $1
Total: donations - $9,397
Previous total donations - $93,314
Grand total donations - $102,711
(This article originally published in The Providence Visitor)
