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RESOURCES
The Benevolence Fund may not be applicable to cases of long-term support. Ramp Church Richmond has the right to adjust or decline an applicant's request and may consider providing assistance other than monetary help. Applicants are not granted financial assistance based on relationships between church leaders or being a significant church contributor.
Ramp Church Richmond does not discriminate between applicants based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, or disability. Benevolence distribution is based on funds availability and the number of times an individual has received funds in the calendar year.
Eligibility Criteria
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Primary recipients: Church members
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Secondary recipients: Individuals in the community, referred by a church ministry or community organization
Recipients must represent a genuine financial need.
Advance Notice Requirement
To ensure thoughtful review and timely processing, all funding requests must be submitted at least 48-72 hours in advance of the needed decision date. This notice allows us to assess the request carefully and allocate resources appropriately. Please note: Requests submitted without this advance notice may not be approved or may face delays in processing.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Please note, our response time for requests to be reviewed is 48-72 hours.
Types of Assistance Provided
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Rent or mortgage assistance (to prevent eviction or foreclosure)
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Utility bills (electricity, water, gas - to avoid disconnection)
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Groceries or food vouchers
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Emergency housing (short term, hotel, in a crisis)
Exclusions may include:
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Long-term financial support
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Business investments or loans
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Legal fees
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Luxury items or entertainment
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Reimbursement for expenses already paid
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Transportation
Limits of Assistance
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Monetary cap: Maximum of $500 per individual/family (per 12 month period), unless an exception is approved by the benevolence team.
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Assistance is intended to be temporary, and not on-going support.
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Recipients may be asked to pursue other community resources or financial counsel as a condition to receive aid.
To apply, please contact finance@ramprichmond.org.
BENEVOLENCE FUND
The purpose of the Benevolence Fund is to provide temporary, short-term assistance to individuals or families in financial crisis, primarily within the church congregation, and secondarily within the local community as resources allow.
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