The Distribution of Benevolent Funds
The following stipulations pertain to the distribution of benevolent funds during the COVID- 19 Pandemic and will be adhered to impartially.
1. If you have applied for assistance within the past year you are NOT eligible to receive assistance until after the year is over. After the pandemic, the assistance will only be considered after a two-year period.
2. Upon completion of application please email application and any documentation to benevolent@cbcofe.org or faxed to 201.568.3512 Attn: Benevolent Committee. All information provided in this application will be kept in strict confidence. Information will only be shared upon a need-to-know basis and with the consent of the applicant.
3. A genuine need must exist in order to receive benevolence assistance. Therefore, it is imperative that the application is completely filled out and all information is accurate and current. Any inaccurate information reported will result in an automatic denial of assistance.
4. The applicant will be required to conduct a telephone interview with the Benevolent Representative to discuss the information presented on the application.
5. The Benevolence assistance covers: Rent Arrears, Utilities (PSE&G & Suez Water), and limited medical prescriptions
6.The Benevolence assistance does not cover: Security Deposit, First Month Rent, Storage Fees,
Funeral Cost, Tuition, Car Insurance/Payments, Give Cash/Loans to an applicant, and Credit Card Payments.
7. If the application is approved, all funds will be released in the form of a check made payable directly to the party (i.e. PSE&G
8. Please be advised that this application will be processed on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month after submission is received by Benevolent Committee.
9. The CBC Benevolent Ministry is not obligated to respond to last minute requests. While unforeseen circumstances arise, a lack of planning on the part of the applicant does not constitute an emergency
10. No checks will be made payable to the applicant.
11. NO CASH will ever be distributed by the Benevolent Ministry to individuals or to entities.
Acknowledgment: I have read the above regarding the distribution of benevolent funds and I understand my obligation to be completely truthful and compliant with the process established by the CBC Benevolent Ministry.