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Overview

Hand-Up Application

Geographic Scope: Not specified; implies general population outside of law enforcement/State Attorney referral pathways

Access: Private application link shared directly with individuals; not publicly available

Program Philosophy:

  • Focus on providing "hand-ups, not hand-outs"

  • Goal of supporting stability and self-sufficiency

  • Application submission does not guarantee assistance
  • Board Policy - Eligibility:

  • All individuals receiving assistance must pass a background check

  • Automatic disqualification: Any violent, theft, or drug criminal history
  • Target Population:
    Individuals seeking assistance who do not have law enforcement or State Attorney referrals

    Application Requirement:

  • Applicants must clearly note who provided the link

  • Helps organization understand referral source

  • Thorough and honest completion requested

  • Detailed information about current situation, needs, and recent circumstances required
  • Philosophy:
    At Hands Across the Bay, the focus is on providing "hand-ups, not hand-outs," with the goal of supporting stability and self-sufficiency.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Information:
    1. Personal Information
    - Full name (first and last)
    - Phone number
    - Email address
    - Photo copy of ID or license (required)

    2. Employment Status
    - Are you employed? (Yes/No with detailed explanation)

    3. Narrative/Story Information
    - Detailed explanation of your story and circumstances surrounding request for assistance
    - Detailed explanation of the assistance you are seeking

    4. Referral Source
    - How did you hear about this application? (Must clearly identify who provided the link)

    5. Supporting Documentation
    - File upload capability for supporting documents

    Important Notes:

  • Applicants must provide complete and accurate information

  • Submission helps team gain clearer picture of situation

  • Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in denial

  • Background check required; violent, theft, or drug criminal history results in automatic disqualification
  • Submission:
    Form includes file upload for supporting documentation

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardshiphuman-services

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