New Hope desire to provide financial aid to individuals in need on an urgent basis. This 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.
Applicants are not granted financial assistance based on relationships between church leaders or being a significant church contributor. The church does not discriminate between applicants based upon race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, geographic territory, or disability.
Benevolence funds can only be granted to a requestor or requestor's immediate family ONE TIME during a 12 month period after assistance has been approved and paid.
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.
All applicants requesting funds for bill pay must provide current documentation from the agency showing the amount delinquent.
The Finance Team will provide a final decision within 7-10 business days of receipt of the applicant's form.
If approved, a check will be sent directly to the agency for which the applicant owes funds.