The George Wiley Center is the grassroots agency organizing in support of Rhode Island's under-represented people.

Our mission is “to build a community that addresses human needs and redresses injustices.”

The burden of rising energy prices falls on low-income consumers. Electric and gas utility shut-offs continue to rise, with harsh personal and public consequences in areas of health, education and general well-being. Justice doesn't just happen, it is created.

• Are You Facing a Shutoff of your Gas or Electricity? Here’s How You Can Fight It.

• A projected 35,000 households, including many "protected customers" with financial and/or medical needs, will suffer without basic electric or gas service until November — & possibly beyond — unless new legislation (H-7877) is passed. (Summary)

• 1st Quarter 2008 statistics reported by the RI Division of Public Utilities show an 11% increase in “shut-offs” over 1Q 2007 during the Winter Moratorium for protected customers. Read more on why we need to change our energy laws.

We Empower Low-Income Women to Become Advocates for Social Justice!

Get Involved. Come to our monthly meetings!

Take action on solutions to hunger & utility shut-offs and other economic issues!