The Helping Hand Fund

Eligible Applicants

Additional Requirements

Eligibility details: - Applications must be made through a qualified fiscal sponsor, such as a recognized social service agency, school counselor, or medical provider. - Clients must be Humboldt County residents; this fund serves both children and adults, regardless of immigration status. - Grants support women, trans men, and/or children that are struggling for whom a small grant will provide some relief during a time of crisis. - Funds are granted on a one-time basis per household per 365-day period. - Funding will not be provided for items/services that have other potential sources of funding (insurance, government, charitable organizations). - Items that are of a recurrent nature are generally not funded. Application Processing Time: - There is a two-week turnaround time required for application review and check processing. - The committee meets every Tuesday, with the exception of holidays. - All applications must be complete and submitted each Thursday by 12:00 pm to be considered by the committee the following Tuesday. - The maximum request amount is $150. Additional funding may be considered based on current available funds. Regularly Considered: - Appliances (oven, washing machine) - Baby/child necessities (Ex. diapers, crib, baby gate) - Birth certificates - Blankets - Bus passes - Childcare - Clothing - Driver’s Education Class - Driver’s License/Identification Card Fees - Furniture (mattress, dresser) - Home repairs - Immigration Fees - Laptops for school, work, or telehealth - Overdue Bills -Propane -Vehicle-related costs The following items are not considered: -Burial/cremation costs -Counseling (long-term) -Dumpsters -Employment or workforce training -Fireplace gates -Motel/hotel costs -Parenting classes -Pet care, training or medication -Smoke alarms -Summer camps -Tattoo removal -Waste removal -Wood stove barriers

Geographic Eligibility

Humboldt County