The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Hq)

Benevolence is the acts of kindness given towards another person.  These are gifts given directly to needy individuals and families.  We ask that you help us build our surplus by donating financially, and with in-kind gifts. We as Headquarters, retain all autonomy in our decision-making-to-assist process.  All gifts will be paid from the benevolent funds.

We accept gifts restricted to benevolent fund purposes but not restricted for a particular benevolent recipient. Please review our benevolence fund policy. This policy may be changed or updated without immediate notice.

 

Purpose of the Benevolence Fund

The Benevolence Fund is a budgeted fund made available to members who are struggling financially due to unforeseen circumstances.  Qualified members may make request for assistance by application to The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Hq).  Its receipts consist primarily of contributions from members of the Church, member churches, and associate member churches; and its expenses consist of funds disbursed for its intended purposes at the direction of the Benevolence Fund Committee. Funds may not always be available.

 

Associate Member Churches

Members of AMC’s who contribute to the Benevolent Fund of The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Hq) may be eligible to receive assistance if their local church funds are depleted, and with a letter of request from the church pastor.  Further documentation may be required.

 

Community

Community residents must seek financial assistance through their local church.

 

Benevolence Need Categories

The stated purpose of the Benevolence Fund is to meet people’s basic needs. This section lists some of the most basic needs, or circumstances, under which financial assistance may be disbursed from the Fund:

• Mortgages & Rents

• Utilities (lights, gas, water) – cell phones*, pagers & cable TV are not eligible expenses (*Phones may be considered on a case by case basis)

• Food

• Medical treatment (including prescription drugs medically necessary for the treatment of an illness or injury)

• Transportation to or from a place of employment

• Assistance with funeral expenses may be considered for members, the spouses & children of members and for individuals for whom the member was “caretaker”.

• Financial assistance for counseling will be considered if it is perceived that counseling would directly enable the individual to address a current financial situation.  In such cases, the Committee will consult with the pastor to determine a specific amount.

 

Although not all inclusive, below is a list of some needs that may not be met by the Benevolence Fund:

• School expenses (i.e. tuition or fees), business investments, or anything that brings financial profit to the individual or household applying

• Pay-off of credit cards - Exceptions can be made when an individual has had to use a credit card in a crisis or emergency (e.g., hospitalization, death, etc.)