Restore Hope Fund
Funding Amount
Up to crisis assistance amounts (variable)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Restore Hope Fund
Organization: United Way of Greater Chattanooga
Overview: Emergency financial assistance fund created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support individuals and households in the Greater Chattanooga area experiencing lost wages or other adverse circumstances due to the pandemic.
- Rent payments
- Utility bills
- Other basic needs impacted by lost wages or pandemic-related hardship
Purpose
Provide direct financial assistance to individuals and households for:- Total Assisted: 1,132 households
- Individuals Served: 1,719 adults and 1,505 children
- Total Funds Raised: $826,753
- Funds Distributed: Approximately 98% of funds distributed
Program Impact (as of January 2021)
- Partnered with 12 local nonprofit agencies to administer grants
- Partner organizations included: - La Paz - Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga - Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga - Rock Bridge Community Church - Helen Ross McNabb Center - Clinica Medicos - Bethlehem Center - Chattanooga Area Command - Northside Neighborhood House - Partnership for Families, Children and Adults - Signal Centers - United Way of Rhea County - Walker County Heartbeat Fund
Implementation
- Corporate/Foundation Partners: Truist, Maclellan Foundation, Chattanooga Whiskey, First Horizon, HamiCo Inc., Chattanooga Gas, Southtree, Pinnacle Financial Partners
- Special Matching Support: EPB and TVA each contributed $160,000 in matching funds (plus EPB employee donation of $20,000)
Major Supporters
- Greater Chattanooga area
Geographic Scope
- Fund remains open to accept donations as of April 2021
- Relief efforts ongoing
Status
- Donate/Learn More: https://unitedwaycha.org/restorehopeimpact/
Contact/Donation Information
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are submitted through partner nonprofit agencies, not directly to United Way.
1. Contact a Partner Agency
- Applicants reach out to one of the 12 partner nonprofit organizations
- Partner agencies determine eligibility and need
2. Partner Agency Assessment
- Partner organization assesses financial hardship due to COVID-19
- Partner determines appropriate grant amount
- Partner allocates Restore Hope Fund grant to eligible household
3. Eligible Uses
- Rent payments
- Utility bills
- Other basic needs due to lost wages or pandemic impact
4. Support Resources
- Applicants unsure which partner to contact can call United Way's resource hotline: 2-1-1
- 2-1-1 helpline can direct individuals to appropriate partner agency
- Individuals/households experiencing lost wages or financial hardship due to COVID-19
- Residing in Greater Chattanooga area
- In need of basic living assistance (rent, utilities, etc.)
Eligibility
Partner Agencies Contact
For specific partner agency contact information, call 2-1-1 or visit unitedwaycha.org/restorehopeimpact/Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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