The Benevolence Ministry seeks to support and encourage partners in need by connecting them with resources both inside and outside of our church community. Our team will work with individuals to provide them with information, not just to meet their immediate needs, but help them plan for the future. If you are a partner of The People Place Church and would like to apply for benevolence assistance, please read the criteria below:
1. Be a TPPC partner for 3 months or more (Not A Member – please scroll to bottom of page to view current list of resources).
2. Be a tither.
3. Be able to prove a loss of income due to a sudden life event.
4. Agree to complete the “Benevolence Application” - this includes the guidelines and intake form.
5. Agree to discuss your need for assistance with a Benevolence Team Member.
6. Agree to sign all forms before submission.
7. You understand that submitting a Benevolence Request does not guarantee approval for assistance.
8. You understand that you may be asked to attend financial literacy classes as another tool to assist during this time.
If you qualify and desire consideration for benevolence assistance, please gather the documents listed below and prepare to fill out the online application.
1. Please provide an itemized list of your monthly expenses
2. Photocopies of current (less than 30 days old) bills that you want considered.
3. If you are requesting rent assistance: a photocopy of your lease agreement (first and last pages) and a copy of the statement reflecting the current balance including late fees.
Complete the Benevolence Application here:
https://thepeopleplace.churchcenter.com/people/forms/885497
NOTE: To be considered during the week of your submission, you must submit your application by 12:00 PM (CST) Wednesday.
This is not a contract for assistance. I understand the terms stated above under which I may seek assistance from The People Place Church.
Who should I contact if I do not meet the requirements for The People Place Church Benevolence Assistance?
There are community agencies throughout Alabama that may be able to assist you. Here are a few recommended agencies to get you started:
612 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0028
4209 Brooke Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 413-3470
425 5th Ave. NW, Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 492-7800
Community Action of Etowah County
624 Broad St., Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-9271
Etowah Baptist Missions Center
215 Wall St., Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2980
Etowah Community Food Bank
(256) 504-2568
www.pantrynet.org
1601 W. Meighan Blvd, Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 391-9716
Greater Gadsden Housing Authority
422 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-2501
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/
102 Centurion Way, Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 413-0200
Quality of Life Health Services
1411 Piedmont Cutoff
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-0131 or (888) 490-0131
(256) 547-2581 or simply dial 211
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