The following funding guidelines are in place to help fulfill our mission “to assist those who are still in need when all other resources have been exhausted.”
Funding Guidelines:
- Funds are available to DSS and the community liaison for up to $500.00/individual. If the need is for more than $500.00 then another executive board member must also agree to the amount.
- Funds are available only when they are not available through another government entity or organization.
- Ideally this is a one-time gift. However, if a need occurs after a two-year interval DSS or the community liaison may agree to a second gift. Each family would be limited to two gifts from Good Friends, and they must be at least two years apart.
- We are looking for sustainability from a family. When we assist a family, we are looking for them to maintain their expenses following our assistance. Examples include but are not limited to rent, car payments, and water bills.
Referral Procedure:
- Referral form completed and submitted by social worker and/or partner agency.
- Referral form is received by Good Friends of Wilmington and shared with Community Liaison
(CL) for initial review. - CL will follow-up with the referring social worker and/or partner agency with any questions, if
needed. - CL may discuss referral with other board members as needed, such as executive board members
and/or possibly members of the Good Friends of Wilmington distribution committee. - If the request meets the established Giving Guidelines for Good Friends of Wilmington, then CL
will send necessary information to the active Treasurer for a check to be mailed or payment to
be made over the phone to the vendor.