Grants of Hope
We understand the hardships that can come with getting your life together as a survivor or a legacy family. Through our Grants of Hope program, we provide emergency rental and basic necessities assistance to help you get back on your feet.
Types of Assistance Offered
Rental
We offer rental assistance (past due, first month's rent or security deposit). We do not offer assistance with mortgages.
Basic Bills
Utility
Cell Phone
Water
or Storage
Baby/Child Care Items
We offer assistance for basic baby and child necessities.
Groceries
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be out of an abusive relationship for at least one year.
- Must show copy of court documents, a restraining order, or legal record of domestic violence.
- If requesting rental or bill assistance, must be able to show that you are able to be financially self-sufficient in future months. There must be enough income coming into the home to pay for all household expenses.
If you are eligible for assistance, you will be provided a list of documents that need to be submitted with your application. Requested documents is dependent on the type of assistance you are requesting. These documents may include (but are not limited to):
- Government Issued Photo ID
- Rental Agreement
- Income Verification
- Expense Verification (copies of bills)
- Current Bank Statements (3 months worth)
- Will be required to attend a financial literacy class to receive funds if requesting rental or bill assistance.
Selection Process
Funding will be available on a first-come first serve basis. We will review all applications and grant funding to survivors who meet our criteria until Grants of Hope program funding depletes.
