Benevolence

NorthRidge, in its sole discretion, considers the following factors as a guideline for every applicant when a request for short-term help is received:

• The applicant’s level and length of participation or attendance at NorthRidge in-person services or programs. We look for the active involvement of at least six months. If children are involved, their attendance will be considered.
• The applicant’s history of benevolence with NorthRidge, other churches or organizations.
• Depending on the nature of the applicant’s circumstances, if they are willing to participate in a multi-week program on financial freedom or take specific steps to improve their circumstances. This may include but is not limited to, working, at no cost, with a personal financial coach.
• How the requested assistance will serve the applicant and the mission of NorthRidge Church.

Please note: When benevolence is approved, our approach is to pay the vendor or expense at issue directly, not give the funds to the applicant.

Complete the Benevolence Application. You may submit completed forms confidentially by…

• Faxing them directly to our Community Care Office at 734.414.3996. To be sure your fax is appropriately received, please include a cover sheet labeled “Attention: Community Care.”
• Scanning the forms and emailing them to benevolence@northridgechurch.com
• You may also drop them off at the Reception Desk at NorthRidge Plymouth. To be sure your forms are confidentially and appropriately directed, please place them in a sealed envelope labeled “Attention: Community Care.”

There are community agencies throughout Michigan that may be able to assist you. Internet search engines and phone books are helpful tools for locating these agencies in your area. Here are a few recommended agencies to get you started:

Assistance with Rent, Mortgage or Utilities 
Salvation Army – www.SalvationArmyUSA.org 
United Way – 877.211.5253 or simply dial 211 
THAW – 800.866.8429 
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency – www.waynemetro.org or 734.246.2280

Assistance with Food or Clothing 
Food Pantry Locator – www.pantrynet.org 
Salvation Army – www.SalvationArmyUSA.org 
Gleaners Community Food Bank – 313.923.3535 
State of Michigan Food Assistance Program – 800.481.4989