Last Updated: November 13, 2025
Effective Immediately
YLA reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time without notice.
1. Program Purpose
The YLA Emergency Relief Program provides limited, short-term financial assistance for verified household emergencies. Funding is not guaranteed and is based on verification, compliance review, and availability.
2. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a resident of the United States
Be able to provide valid government-issued identification
Submit complete and verifiable documentation for the emergency listed
Submit only one application per household per funding cycle
Agree to all YLA verification, compliance, and audit procedures
Failure to meet any requirement results in denial or closure of the application.
3. Required Verification
To comply with nonprofit audit standards, applicants must submit official documentation for all emergency claims.
Examples of Acceptable Documentation
Past due rent or mortgage statements
Eviction notices
Utility shut-off or past due statements
Proof of income, unemployment, or benefits
Medical bills or emergency notices
State-issued SNAP or benefit change letters
Proof of dependents or household size
Custody or placement orders relevant to emergency needs
Examples of Non-Acceptable Documentation
The following items cannot be used as hardship verification:
EBT screenshots only showing a zero balance
Bank balance screenshots
Legal orders unrelated to financial need (EPO, TPO, etc.)
Auto payments, car notes, insurance bills
Screenshots without official state or agency documentation
Handwritten notes
Photographs of sealed envelopes
Incomplete, blurred, or unverifiable documents
Partial or incomplete submissions do not meet verification requirements.
4. Non-Fundable Categories
The Emergency Relief Program does not provide assistance for:
Car payments, repossessions, insurance, or towing
Court costs, legal fees, criminal or civil fines
Bond payments or probation-related expenses
Phone bills not tied to verified emergency
Credit cards, personal loans, or other consumer debts
Cosmetic or non-essential household expenses
Unverified benefit delays without state-issued documentation
Any expense not directly connected to essential household survival
5. Review & Compliance Process
Applications undergo a structured review process:
Initial Screening
Verification Review
Compliance and Audit Check
Final Approval or Denial
YLA may request additional documentation at any time.
Failure to provide additional documents within the timeframe will result in closure of the application.
6. Denial Reasons
Applications may be denied for:
Missing documentation
Incomplete or unverifiable documents
Conflicting information
Duplicate household applications
Misrepresentation or altered documents
Non-qualifying expenses
Limited funding availability
Failure to meet program standards or deadlines
All denial decisions are final for the current cycle.
7. Fraud & Misrepresentation
Submitting false information or altered documents may lead to:
Immediate denial
Permanent disqualification
Reporting to appropriate authorities
Removal from all future YLA programs
8. No Guarantee of Funding
Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance.
Funding depends on:
Verified documentation
Severity of emergency
Household priority ranking
Available program resources
Final compliance approval
YLA may pause, modify, or close the program at any time.
9. Policy Updates
YLA may update these Terms & Conditions at any time without notice.
All applicants agree to abide by the most current version of the policy.
10. Applicant Agreement
By submitting an application, the applicant acknowledges:
All information is accurate and truthful
All documents are authentic and verifiable
YLA reserves the right to verify all information submitted
YLA may request additional documentation
YLA may approve, deny, or close applications at its discretion
All decisions are based on compliance standards and fairness
Filing an application constitutes full agreement to these Terms & Conditions