GIFTS OF THE MAGI GUIDELINES FOR 2013 Purpose and Philosophy: In 1993 the was initiated as a cooperative project between the Gifts of the Magi The Catholic Telegraph, Archdiocesan Council of St Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities of SouthWestern Ohio. This program serves any and seeks to provide assistance to persons or families resident of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, that: will strengthen their ability to care for themselves, maintain/increase self-sufficiency, enhance family stability and security, improve ability to contribute to the community. Applications may be submitted by any St. Vincent de Paul conference, parish or CCSWO and CSSMV Programs Any social service agency or entity working with the family within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Cooperation between entities to address the need, specifically helping the family correct underlying circumstances which led to the request, and provide follow-up services and support is critical in serving families to maintain self-sufficiency and stay out of poverty. What Needs Are Considered? The Gift of The Magi program provides for needs to keep families self-sufficient and support their effort to stay out of poverty. Applications to fund a family to maintain economic stability are encouraged. over the long term Applications for emergency assistance without explaining a larger purpose to lift a person or family out of poverty or keep a person or family from falling into poverty are not considered as part of this program. Applications frequently relate to a particular situation where the family financial viability is at risk. Examples include: An event or emergency that requires resources that causes a family to lose items necessary to maintain a home or keep a job. Other needs that will contribute to a family ability to stay in a home continue to be member’s employed or continue in college or job training course (other than tuition expense or long term assistance.) Limited needs with regard to home repair, appliances or car repairs that are not available from other sources or programs. Application Requirements: Discussion of the application with the family and their participation in addressing any underlying concerns is important. All applications must be accompanied by the signed release of information before they may be reviewed. Applications for recurring expenses such as utilities or housing must address how these expenses will and how this expense will maintain the be met in the short and long term family’s self-sufficiency. The program goal is to assist people who have experienced a temporary set-back and need one-time assistance to remain self-sufficient.
GIFTS OF THE MAGI GUIDELINES FOR 2013 Purpose and Philosophy: In 1993 the Gifts of the Magi was initiated as a cooperative project between The Catholic Telegraph, the Archdiocesan Council of St Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities of SouthWestern Ohio. This program serves any resident of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and seeks to provide assistance to persons or families that: will strengthen their ability to care for themselves, maintain/increase self-sufficiency, enhance family stability and security, improve ability to contribute to the community. Applications may be submitted by any St. Vincent de Paul conference, parish or CCSWO and CSSMV Programs Any social service agency or entity working with the family within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Cooperation between entities to address the need, specifically helping the family correct underlying circumstances which led to the request, and provide follow-up services and support is critical in serving families to maintain self-sufficiency and stay out of poverty. What Needs Are Considered? The Gift of The Magi program provides for needs to keep families self-sufficient and support their effort to stay out of poverty. Applications to fund a family to maintain economic stability over the long term are encouraged. Applications for emergency assistance without explaining a larger purpose to lift a person or family out of poverty or keep a person or family from falling into poverty are not considered as part of this program. Applications frequently relate to a particular situation where the family financial viability is at risk. Examples include: An event or emergency that requires resources that causes a family to lose items necessary to maintain a home or keep a job. Other needs that will contribute to a family member’s ability to stay in a home continue to be employed or continue in college or job training course (other than tuition expense or long term assistance.) Limited needs with regard to home repair, appliances or car repairs that are not available from other sources or programs. Application Requirements: Discussion of the application with the family and their participation in addressing any underlying concerns is important. All applications must be accompanied by the signed release of information before they may be reviewed. Applications for recurring expenses such as utilities or housing must address how these expenses will be met in the short and long term and how this expense will maintain the family’s self-sufficiency. The program goal is to assist people who have experienced a temporary set-back and need one-time assistance to remain self-sufficient.
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