ELF Fund Applications to be Taken
Oct. 20, 21, 22 at Bradford Library
Anyone wishing to received Christmas gifts from the Era’s Less Fortunate Fund this year must apply Oct. 20, 21 and 22 at the Bradford Area Public Library on West Washington Street.
Applications will be taken from noon-4 p.m. each day.
Since the ELF Fund is run completely by volunteers, these three dates are the only application sign-ups for anyone who has received ELF assistance in the past. As always, new applications will be accepted through November.
Two groups of residents are eligible to receive help: Less fortunate senior citizens from age 60 on, and families with children age 15 and under.
All applicants must reside in the Bradford Area School District.
Eligibility is based on income guidelines used for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) government program.
Those applying must bring with them identification for every person in the family for whom assistance is sought, including Social Security numbers.
Also required are positive proof of income for everyone living in the home; and proof of all major and monthly expenses, including rent and utilities.
Those unable to provide these documents at the time of application will be required to produce them prior to being considered for any Christmas aid.
Families should be prepared to list toy and clothing request for children, along with pants and shirt sizes for each child.
The ELF Fund has stressed that these three dates are the only times when these renewal application will be taken, and it is the responsibility of parents who received ELF help last year to complete their application in order to secure their child’s Christmas.
These written applications are confidential. No determination of eligibility is made at the time of application but those qualified are notified by mail.
e-mail from Marty Wilder
Applications will be taken from noon-4 p.m. each day.
Since the ELF Fund is run completely by volunteers, these three dates are the only application sign-ups for anyone who has received ELF assistance in the past. As always, new applications will be accepted through November.
Two groups of residents are eligible to receive help: Less fortunate senior citizens from age 60 on, and families with children age 15 and under.
All applicants must reside in the Bradford Area School District.
Eligibility is based on income guidelines used for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) government program.
Those applying must bring with them identification for every person in the family for whom assistance is sought, including Social Security numbers.
Also required are positive proof of income for everyone living in the home; and proof of all major and monthly expenses, including rent and utilities.
Those unable to provide these documents at the time of application will be required to produce them prior to being considered for any Christmas aid.
Families should be prepared to list toy and clothing request for children, along with pants and shirt sizes for each child.
The ELF Fund has stressed that these three dates are the only times when these renewal application will be taken, and it is the responsibility of parents who received ELF help last year to complete their application in order to secure their child’s Christmas.
These written applications are confidential. No determination of eligibility is made at the time of application but those qualified are notified by mail.
e-mail from Marty Wilder
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