WHAT MAKES AN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY QUALIFIED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF ANY KIND?
They have or will have a financial strain because of a medical crisis.
WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER FOR PUTTING ON A FUNDRAISING EVENT?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET APPROVED?
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IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes, CBT is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, donations are tax deductible.
CAN I HAVE CBT’S HELP IN PLANNING AN INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER WITHOUT THE FAMILY'S CONSENT OR KNOWING ABOUT IT?
No, CBT will need their approval, we need to verify they are a real person in a real financial need. Also you should never hold a fundraiser for an individual without their permission. Which in case they don’t want the help, they don’t need the financial help or they don’t want their private information out there for everyone to see. Holding an event like this can be a private matter. It is not like a birthday party where you invite a few friends, this is an event where you invite everyone including the general public. So get their permission first.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET APPROVED?
Approval process depends on how long it takes the family and the family supporters to get the information gathered that CBT needs and schedule an interview appointment. (approx: 2 to 3 weeks)
HOW DOES THE FUNDS FROM THE EVENT OR SUPPORT US PAGE GET DISTRIBUTED?
The family submits bills/invoices on the CBT request form for us to make payment(s) and/or purchase gift cards for gas, groceries, clothing, etc.. No monetary funds will be given directly to the family. Accountability for the financial sustainability of the family is the goal for the funds. Funds are monitored by CBT partnering with the family to work on the sustainability plan together.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE FAMILY TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE FUNDS?
Once there is funds in the account the family can start accessing the funds and does not have to wait until the fundraiser. Plan accordingly when requesting funds, request can take 1 to 2 weeks unless in case of an emergency.
WHAT CAN THE FUNDS BE USED FOR?
• Medical bills, not covered by insurance
• Mortgage/rent payments due monthly
• Utilities
• Phone bills
• Mechanical repairs to your vehicle, no body repairs
• Car payments due monthly
• Cable/Internet bills
• Credit card bills can be paid only if used for recipient’s medical
and living expenses
• Handicap vehicle, only if requested in your solicitation
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• Repairs to home, only to make it handicap accessible
• Fuel for vehicle – in the form of gas gift cards
• To purchase groceries you will need to request store gift
cards
Any other requests outside of the ones mentioned above must be considered and
approved by The Community Benefit Tree’s Review Board Team.
• Mortgage/rent payments due monthly
• Utilities
• Phone bills
• Mechanical repairs to your vehicle, no body repairs
• Car payments due monthly
• Cable/Internet bills
• Credit card bills can be paid only if used for recipient’s medical
and living expenses
• Handicap vehicle, only if requested in your solicitation
letter
• Repairs to home, only to make it handicap accessible
• Fuel for vehicle – in the form of gas gift cards
• To purchase groceries you will need to request store gift
cards
Any other requests outside of the ones mentioned above must be considered and
approved by The Community Benefit Tree’s Review Board Team.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE FAMILY RELATING TO THE EVENT/FUND?
IS THERE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FAMILY SUPPORTERS PLANNING A FUNDRAISER?
The following is required:
Team Expectations:
Team Expectations:
- Attend and participate in planning meetings- once a month (approx. 1 to 1 ½ hrs).
- Solicit 30 to 40 businesses and individuals for donations.
- Attend a one to one chairperson training session (approx. 1 hr).
- Volunteer or attend a CBT sponsored Celebration of Support prior to your event.
- Obtain volunteers to help with prep work, promoting the event, soliciting for donations and working at the event.
- Promote the event by sharing it with your support network via social media and other appropriate means.
IS THERE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FUND PROMOTERS STARTING A SUPPORT US FUND?
The following is required:
1. Promote the fund
2. Meet with Community Benefit Tree, Inc. once a month
3. Attend an orientation session
4. Assist in other alternative fundraising opportunities
1. Promote the fund
2. Meet with Community Benefit Tree, Inc. once a month
3. Attend an orientation session
4. Assist in other alternative fundraising opportunities
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