Although Bishop Tobin's "Keep the Heat On" challenge, which helped the needy throughout the winter months, is officially ending, Secretary for Social Ministry John Barry said the Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund will continue accepting donations because the mandatory moratorium on shut-offs will be ending next week, and people will still be needing money for fuel. Checks may be sent to: Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund, 184 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903, and note "Keep the Heat On" on the check; or visit www.heatri.com and use the secure Web site for credit card donations.
Anonymous $8
Anonymous $10
Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Flynn Jr. $15
Mr. Joseph T. Little $20
Anonymous $20
Ms. Emma R. Pezza $25
In loving memory of our parents $25
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Rush $50
Ms. Diane J. Gebhart $50
Ms. Dolores M. Merlino $50
Anonymous, In memory of Raymond Cabana $50
St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wickford $50
St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wickford $60
Anonymous $100
Mr. & Mrs Bertrand Beaumie $100
Our Lady of Mercy Church, East Greenwich, Youth Group $100
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Vieira Jr. $100
Wakefield Baptist Church $168
Cranston Rainbow Alumnae, Holiday party collection $184.25
Anonymous, celebrating Ann's birthday $250
St. Paul School, Cranston $253
McDonough Company, Inc. $300
St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket, Dress Down Day $436
St. Anthony Church, Woonsocket, Clamcakes and Chowder Dinner Benefit $500
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Narragansett, In Memory of Matthew McKenna $630
Our Lady of Mercy School, East Greenwich, Special collection $729
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Iadevaia $1,000
Total donations: $5,283.25
Previous total donations: $112,314.81
Grand total donations: $117,598.06
(This article originally appeared in The Providence Visitor)
