{"product_id":"emergency-assistance-form","title":"Emergency Assistance Form","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency Assistance Application Template — Ready-to-Use Benevolence Fund Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery congregation eventually gets the knock on the door or the late-night call: someone in the community needs help with a bill, rent, or groceries before it becomes a crisis. This template gives you a simple, ready-to-use intake form for your church's benevolence or emergency assistance fund, so you have something professional and consistent to hand a family in need — instead of scrambling to write one from scratch under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe form walks through what most benevolence committees need to make a fair, documented decision: applicant contact information, the amount and reason for the request, household size, prior assistance history, and space for any additional context — plus a reminder to collect supporting documentation (bills, rent notices, grocery estimates) before funds are released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour church name, address, and email are clearly highlighted at the top, so you can drop in your congregation's information and start using it right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency Assistance Application, in the original Apple Pages format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord version (exported from Pages) for congregations without Pages access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePDF version showing exactly how the formatting is intended to look, for reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlighted fields marking where your church's name, address, and email go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on formatting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the Word file is exported from Pages, you may notice small formatting shifts — spacing or alignment — when you open it. Use the included PDF as your visual reference for how the document is meant to look, and adjust the Word version as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This template is a starting point, not legal or financial advice. Congregations should review their own benevolence policies — including what personal information to collect and how it's stored — before adopting any intake form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deacon boards, benevolence committees, and newly chartered congregations setting up their first emergency assistance process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kristin Willett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52398737588444,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5273\/1100\/files\/8hjmZL8nD4.png?v=1788309824","url":"https:\/\/theministrymarketplace.com\/products\/emergency-assistance-form","provider":"Ministry Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}