Giving Branch Donations Grant

The Giving Branch Foundation, fully funded by Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc. employees, aims to support local communities through donations. By distributing funds to individuals facing hardships such as unexpected medical bills or disaster recovery, the foundation strives to uplift those in need. Grants are available for various eligible hardships, ensuring financial assistance reaches those who require immediate support.

Helping in the Communities We Serve
The Giving Branch is 100% funded by the Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc. employees. Our priority from the start was that the funds raised in the area go directly back into the community - a portion to local organizations, a portion to the United Way, and most importantly, the majority to individuals. It can be for anything, from helping with natural disaster recovery to unexpected hospital bills.
The Giving Branch Mission
The mission of The Giving Branch is to give love to the communities that we serve. By distributing funds to individuals and local organizations in need of financial support, we are able to make a difference in our communities and help in a special way.
We have helped local organizations meet their funding needs, supported local businesses in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, and we have recently started offering scholarships to qualified individuals.
Eligible Hardships for Giving Branch Grants
Sudden Death/Unexpected Death:
Examples include someone who is contributing to the household, a minor, or someone who has dependents. Documentation required for this type of request would be Name, DOB, and SSN for the deceased as well as Individuals/dependents living in household and obituary.
Emergency Grants:
For those who experience natural disaster or unexpected short-term emergency. Must be distributed within 3 months of emergency. Examples of an Emergency Assistance: For individuals and families in need have support due to an emergency or disaster, such as flood, fire, tornado, violent crime, sudden death, physical abuse, or trauma. Furthermore, The Giving Branch will provide grants to those who were displaced due to damage to their residence. Funds are not given for cosmetic repairs to structure. Once the request is approved you may be required to provide an additional documentation including: Medical documentation (excluding insurance); letter from employer stating the individual had to miss work for a period of time due to the emergency that has taken place; if there is a fire, flood, tornado, insurance documentation can be provided but we must assess if the individual will be getting back a large sum of money.
Hardship Grants:
For those who are experiencing an ongoing hardship including transitory hardship, such as job loss, illness, injuries, or temporary displacement. Examples of a Hardship include: Job Loss, Illness, Injuries, or Temporary displacement. Once the request is approved, you may be required to provide an additional documentation including: Letter from employer explaining missed work; medical documentation if illness is reason for assistance; documentation of displacement; and letter from clergy.
Documentation Requirements for Eligible Hardships Grants $0-$1499- Hardship documentation required.$1499-$2500- Hardship documentation, financial needs form (provided by The Giving Branch)$2500-$5000- Hardship documentation, Financial needs form, and most recent w2 or tax return

Eligibility

Anyone and any organization can apply for donation request.

Ineligibility

For those who are displaced due to damage to their residence, funds are not given for cosmetic repairs to structure.