LIHEAP & The Wiley Center Workshop

LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and The Wiley Center Provide Workshop for SVDP Members

SVDP Rhode Island has partnered with LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) and The Wiley Center for an amazing opportunity for our members.

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, we will offer the workshop in-person at 1:00p.m. at SVDP Rhode Island, 33 Webb Street, Cranston 02920. The same presentation will be offered again on Zoom at 7:00.m..  The same information will be offered at both times.  Registration is required.  Please only register for one workshop.  There is limited space for the in-person workshop.  

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

LIHEAP PRESENTATION:

Presenter:   Dawn Taylor-Church, LIHEAP Community Outreach Coordinator  and Kelia Bravo from the State LIHEAP office.

Presentation:     Stay Warm This Winter with LIHEAP (Heating Assistance)

Join us in this session to learn about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, often called “heating assistance.”  LIHEAP is designed to directly help individuals and families stay warm in the winter months, and to manage their heating and utility costs.   In this session you can learn about how the program works, find out about eligibility guidelines, and get all your questions answered about the referral and/or application process!

THE WILEY CENTER PRESENTATION:

Presenters:    Camilo Viveiros, Wiley Center Coordinator and Daisy Paz      

Presentation:    Utility Rights, Programs and Protections

The George Wiley Center will share information about utility rights, including specific programs and protections, ways to prevent utility termination and things people can do to strengthen medical protections and increase utility affordability for low income families in Rhode Island.