Financial Assistance

At times, due to emergencies, job loss or unexpected circumstances, people may find themselves in need of temporary benevolent help. We not only understand, but consider it a privilege to help. 

Jesus came to bring the gospel to the poor and needy; that is our desire as well. However, because we receive so many requests for help, we have developed several guidelines to help us determine when we can be of assistance. Of course, our first responsibility is to assist the members of our church family. If and when we have additional resources, we may be able to help those who are not a part of the Calvary Chapel Chatt church family, but this cannot be guaranteed. If we are not able to assist you, we would be glad to refer you to other agencies in the Chattanooga area that may be able to provide assistance.

Please understand that we require a minimum of 7 business days to respond to your request. As stewards of God's provisions, this time period allows us to pray and sort through a variety of needs and requests, helping us to be both generous and wise. We assist people based on the leading of the Holy Spirit and will not be influenced by the urgency of circumstances and availability of funds.
Date

Only checks will be issued (no cash).
Financial assistance will only cover basic needs such as:
  • Food (groceries will be provided)
  • Utility bills (water, electricity, natural gas/heat, etc).
  • Housing
Financial assistance will not cover
  • Telephone, internet or cable television
  • Car payment
  • Automobile insurance
  • Hotel stays
  • Items not considered to be "essential needs"

A maximum of $250 is available for assistance toward approved applications. Benevolence funds can only be granted to a requestor or a requestor's immediate family one time during a 12 month period after assistance has been approved and paid.

If the applicant requests an amount greater than $250 for a specific need, the applicant must provide proof that the difference between the requested amount and the $250 monetary assistance will be met by the applicant.

If you meet the guidelines above, please fill out the attached request form. We will contact you within 7 days once we have reviewed your request.