WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE?
North Pointe has established a Benevolence Fund for the purpose of providing short-term financial assistance to regular attendees and at times those in the community. This fund is designed to assist with financial needs when funds are available in the budget. Assistance from the church will take into account the use of one’s personal resources, including family assistance (such as parents, children, relatives, etc.) as well as their local church community network (such as a small group, area community, etc.). Any approved funds will be made payable to the provider of the service. No money will ever be given directly to the person.
DOES MY SITUATION QUALIFY FOR THIS ASSISTANCE?
Wise stewardship dictates that assistance be extended when unexpected and serious circumstances develop, creating a hardship in which the health, safety or welfare of one or more members of the household
is directly affected. Typically, these hardships are the result of a job loss, an accident, illness or death in the immediate family.
WHAT WE DON'T ASSIST WITH
Examples of expenses that are typically NOT eligible include, but are not limited to:
• Rent/mortgage or utilities that are past due unless there is a special situation.
• Tuition expenses Income/Property taxes
• Bail Money or Credit card debt
• Repayment of loans to family/friends
• Home repairs or relocation to another residence (unless it is a result of a fire, flood, domestic violence or other catastrophic event)
WHY DO YOU NEED MY INFORMATION AND HOW WILL IT BE USED?
Our desire is to help you. In order to assure that we are serving you in the best manner and be good stewards of God’s resources, we need to understand you and your financial circumstances. Your information will only be disclosed to those involved with your situation.
HOW DO I APPLY?
1. Complete all information on the application and sign it. Include any additional documentation that is requested, such as your lease or mortgage agreement, bank statements, billing statements or any other related documents pertaining to your financial request.
2. Mail or deliver this information to the church office at 2224 Fletcher Avenue, Lincoln, Nebraska 68521.
Please know that your request will normally take 5-7 days to evaluate and process. We are NOT an emergency relief agency.