BENEVOLENCE
Benevolence Request Guidelines
The purpose of the Benevolence Fund is to provide financial aid to a church member or attendee who is in need on an urgent basis. The Benevolence Fund may not be applicable for cases which need long-term financial support. The church has the right to adjust or decline an applicant’s request and may consider providing assistance other than monetary help.
The requestor is encouraged to contact one of the parish’s mission council members before the church will consider granting benevolence assistance. You can contact someone at the below email.
Benevolence Fund Parameters
- Benevolence funds can only be granted to short-term needs. These needs are defined as those necessary for physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. These needs are as follows:
- Food
- Housing
- Clothing
- Transportation
- Medical Assistance (including counseling)
- Benevolence funds cannot be granted for the following:
Utility bills or reinstatement fees
Automotive expenses (including car payments, deposits, etc.)
Legal fees (including lawyer fees, bail, court fees, traffic violations, etc.)
Long term and/or repetitive expenses
- Assistance may be provided in the form of goods or services. The type of aid that is appropriate depends on the individual’s needs and available resources.
- A maximum of $300 is available for assistance towards approved applications.
- If the applicant requests an amount greater than $300 for a specific need, they may ask for an exception.
- In some cases that meet the specified requirements, amounts greater than $300 may be approved.
