Frequently Asked questions

FAQs


Get some of your Frequently Asked Questions answered here
  • What are your business hours?

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

    Sat 12pm-4pm

  • What services do you provide?

    We provide financial assistance for basic necessities and a few other helpful things such as…

    • Mortgage/rent

    • Utilities

    • Car payment

    • Car insurance

    • Car maintenance

    • Food

    • Clothing

    • Prescription meds

    • Healthcare co-pays/deductible

    • College application/admission fee

    • College book fees

    We also provide access to resources such as…

    • Job readiness

    o How to do a proper Job search

    o How to fill out a job application

    o How to prepare for a job interview

    o How to create a resume   

    • Money management

    o Budgeting

    • Credit building & repair

    • Self-care & wellness

    These services and resources are all available through one of our 3 programs…


    • SIS (Supplemental Income Support) Program

    • One-Time Assistance Program

    • Emergency Assistance Program


  • How do I qualify for assistance?

    In order to receive assistance, you have to be experiencing a financial hardship. Even if you’re employed, you have to be able to show with documentation that you are struggling financially and need assistance with a particular issue. Unfortunately, if you are unable to provide any documentation to support your claim we will be unable to assist you. 

  • What is the SIS Program?

    The SIS  (Supplemental Income Support) Program is a 90-day program where the client receives financial assistance once a month for 3 months. This program is for those who require a longer period of financial support, who may have multiple financial needs, and/or who struggle with other issues like anxiety and depression due to their financial hardship. The primary goal of the program is self-sufficiency. The SIS Program offers resources like job readiness, money management and credit building, self-care and wellness, and personal and professional development.

  • How can I contact Forwarding God’s Blessings?

    At the moment email is the best form of contact for our organization. Our email is 4wardinggodsblessings@gmail.com you can also try messaging us on Facebook or Instagram. 

  • What is the Emergency Assistance Program and how do I qualify?

    This program is for those requiring emergency assistance. Emergency assistance qualifies as assistance needed within a 24hr - 72hr deadline. Documentation will need to be provided.

  • Can felons get assistance?

    YES, we do not discriminate against anyone as long as you qualify.

  • How can I partner with Forwarding God’s Blessings?

    You can partner with us by being a donor and helping us help as many people as possible or by volunteering your time.

  • What is the One-Time Assistance Program?

    The One-Time Assistance Program is for clients who do not need a longer period of financial support nor access to the resources available in the SIS Program. Perhaps someone just needing a bill paid or groceries for the month, maybe textbooks for the semester those would qualify as One-Time Assistance clients. You may even be employed yet experiencing a short-term financial hardship.

  • How often can I receive assistance or participate in a program?Title or question

    Unfortunately, due to limited funding, we can only allow each household to receive assistance or participate in a program once every 12 months.

  • Can I receive assistance for more than one need at a time?

    YES, as long as we don’t exceed our maximum benefit amount for each client.

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