Episode #25: Good Neighbor Energy Fund 

Air Date: October 31, 2026

Description

For many Rhode Islanders, an unexpected financial hardship can make it difficult to keep up with essential utility costs. In this episode of UNITED in 401, Cortney Nicolato is joined by Courtney Smith, Senior Director of Innovation & Community Outreach at United Way of Rhode Island, and Estephany Matrille, Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Initiatives at the Rhode Island Community Action Association to discuss the Good Neighbor Energy Fund. Together, they examine the growing challenge of utility affordability, the resources available to help families facing temporary hardship, and how partnerships across Rhode Island are working to ensure residents can maintain safe and stable homes.