Benevolence eligibility will be considered for single parents with children under the age of 18 living at home or widows who have completed Next Steps and have been consistently serving at least 6 months. Benevolence requests are for financial assistance for past due rent or utilities. If you do not meet the above criteria, we have names of local agencies that may be able to assist you with your need. Please reach out to careteam@gutschurch.com for any questions or a list of agencies. All information submitted on this form is confidential.