Applications for Christmas assistance is going on through the month of October! Angel Tree is open to children ages 12 and under only!
Call 356-8641 for more information!
Description of Services
The Salvation Army offers Holiday Assistance to qualified households for the Christmas holidays. Christmas assistance includes gifts for children up to 12 years of age. All persons must apply and qualify ahead of time for assistance.
Qualifications
Due to the economic hardship of our community, we have decided to help a select population this year. Therefore, the qualifications have changed from previous years.
An applicant must meet the income qualifications (listed in the table below) AND one of the following:
- At least one member of the household is employed
- Household income has decreased due to unemployment within the last 6 months
- Your household receives a fixed income of Social Security, SSI, or SSDI
If you have no income and no one in the household has worked in over 6 months, you do not qualify for our program. If you do not qualify for our assistance, there are other resources in the community that may assist you. We can refer you to The Children's Christmas Party, which is open to all persons with no qualifications. This year it is held on Saturday, December 12th at the Prime Osborn Center from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Documentation Required
All applicants must bring the following documentation:
- Picture I.D. for adult applying
- Social Security Cards for all members of household
- Birth certificates for all children
- Verification of ALL household income
- Wages (last 3 Check Stubs)
- If not currently working, bring check stubs from your last job (within 6 months)
- Unemployment Check Stubs
- Social Security, SSI or SSDI Benefit Statement
- Food Stamps Benefit Statement
- Lease/Deed
- Verification of all household expenses
- JEA bill
- Phone bill
- Cable bill
- Credit Card bills
- Car payments or car insurance
- Medical bills
- Custody Papers (if you are not named on the birth certificate)
If you do not have all required documentation, you will not be approved for assistance.
Application Dates and Times
Applications will be taken at The Salvation Army Social Service Center located at 900 W. Adams Street, Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 11:30am. You must arrive before 11:30am in order to be seen.
Applications dates for Christmas assistance are September 14th through October 30th, and Saturday, October 17th, from 10am to 2pm.
If you have further questions regarding Holiday Assistance, please call 356-8641.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME GUIDELINES
Family
Size |
Monthly |
Annual |
| 1 |
$1,579.38 |
$18,952.50 |
| 2 |
$2,124.79 |
$25,497.50 |
| 3 |
$2,670.21 |
$32,042.50 |
| 4 |
$3,215.63 |
$35,587.50 |
| 5 |
$3,761.04 |
$45,132.50 |
| 6 |
$4,306.46 |
$51,677.50 |
| 7 |
$4,851.88 |
$58,222.50 |
| 8 |
$5,937.29 |
$64,767.50 |
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