- Must be Christian and an active member of a local church.
- Must have circumstances beyond their control that have contributed to financial problems.
- The award should be enough to eliminate a major portion of the financial stress so they can return to normalcy, even if in a reduced income situation.
- Must have exhibited financial responsibility over time, including a history of generosity within the church prior to the current difficulties.
- The funds will be given to the church for distribution. The church must agree to pay the funds directly to the area of concern rather than to the individuals. For example, the money should be sent directly to the credit card company.
We will identify local churches through which we will offer the grants. We will provide grant request forms for them to complete and submit to the grant review committee. We will not take recommendations from our membership directly to help avoid any taint on the grant award process and to avoid any “earmarking” or designations of gifts that would challenge the deductibility of the contributions.