Philoptochos Board Establishes Social Services Fund
Monday, October 20, 2008The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos has established a Social Services Fund to assist Greek Orthodox adults who are in need of assistance. Grant requests should be for services not funded through any other available source, including medication, medical supplies, transportation, short term counseling, utility assistance, food, clothing and minor repairs. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and grants awarded on a first-come basis. All information submitted will remain confidential. Please refer to the Guidelines and Application below for further information.
SOCIAL SERVICES FUND GUIDELINES
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos has established a Social Services Fund to serve the needs of Greek Orthodox adults.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
All applications for funding (see attached) are to be submitted to the Parish Priest or President of the Philoptochos Chapter within the community to which the applicant belongs. The privacy of the applicant(s) is to be respected. Grant applications that meet the criteria should then be forwarded to the President of the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos. All applications must include the signatures of the Parish Priest (required) and the Philoptochos Chapter President (optional).
APPLICANT REFERRALS
Applicants are to be referred to/sought out by the local Parish Priest or Philoptochos Chapter for grant consideration. The application will then be forwarded to the Metropolis President. Applicants may be referred through a variety of sources including:·
Self·
Family/Friends·
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios·
Clergy·
Philoptochos Chapter or member
ELIGIBLE SERVICES
Grant requests should be for services not funded through any other available source. Maximum amount per request: $500. Any requests received above $500 shall be reviewed on an individual basis. Types of eligible services:
· Medication
· Medical equipment/supplies
· Transportation
· Temporary Housing
· Short Term Counseling
· Utility Assistance
· Food
· Clothing
· Minor Repairs
· Heavy Duty Cleaning Service
· Other (based on the discretion of the Metropolis President and Social Services Committee)
Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Metropolis President.
SOCIAL SERVICES APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name______________________________________________________________________________
Gender: Male_________Female______________Age:________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________Phone#_____________________________
CHAPTER INFORMATION
Name_______________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Chapter President:______________________________________________________________________
Signatures (2) Parish Priest (required):______________________________________________________
Philoptochos Chapter President: (optional)_______________________________________
REASON FOR REQUEST:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Please attach copies of all documentation or bills to support request
AMOUNT OF GRANT: $____________________________ ($500 MAXIMUM)
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt: grants awarded on first-come basis.
Mail Application to: President, Metropolis of boston Philoptochos
162 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445