Benevolence

By helping Canyon View Vineyard Church members and attendees, the Benevolence ministry extends mercy throughout Canyon View Vineyard Church (CVVC) by offering help to CVVC members and regular attendees facing unexpected hardships. The Benevolence ministry helps with primary needs including: eviction/foreclosure, utility shut off, food assistance and transportation repair.

*Only CVVC attendees will be considered*

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• This application must be filled out completely and submitted before any request can be processed. The application review process normally takes 5 to 7 days and will not be dictated by the urgency of the circumstances.

• In order to process your application we will request the following:

  • Last two pay stubs and/or proof of income.

  • Copies of past-due bills you wish to receive assistance paying.

• Be sure to accept the release of information or your application will not be processed.

• Once the application is received and reviewed, you will be contacted for an interview.

• The Benevolence Team will make decisions based on several factors:

  • Prayerful consideration of the need.     

  • Is the applicant putting forth effort to resolve the situation on their own?     

  • If assistance is granted, is there a plan in place so the applicant will not be in this situation again?     

  • Applicant agrees to keep assistance confidential (meaning between CVVC and applicant only).

  • Identifying other resources to access for assistance

• If benevolence is approved, checks will be made payable to the debtor (i.e. landlord, electric co.).

• Benevolence recipients can re-apply for assistance after 12 months.