mEMBERSHIP SUPPORT APPLICATION (HARDSHIP)
Membership Support Application
(Financial Hardship)
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ABOUT THIS BENEFIT
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ELIGIBILITY
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Membership support is intended to provide financial assistance to band members in situations where an individual or family unit find themselves in financial need and all other avenues for financial support have been exhausted.
Members that apply for membership support can expect support in the form of a purchase order or gift card, or shipped materials when required.
Monetary Deposits will no longer be offered as instructed by Chief and Council. |
In order to access the Membership support you must:
• be a registered member,
• be 19 years of age or older,
• not have received membership support in current fiscal year (April 1,2023 through March 31,2024),
• be currently unemployed,
• be considered to have low income for the family unit (not more than $2,500.00 of
monthly family income),
• provide proof on income,
• be receiving social assistance benefits,
• have payment made directly to supplier or reimbursement based on receipt submitted,
• be a registered member,
• be 19 years of age or older,
• not have received membership support in current fiscal year (April 1,2023 through March 31,2024),
• be currently unemployed,
• be considered to have low income for the family unit (not more than $2,500.00 of
monthly family income),
• provide proof on income,
• be receiving social assistance benefits,
• have payment made directly to supplier or reimbursement based on receipt submitted,
The following list of conditions will not be eligible for membership support:
- Rent, rental arrears or damage deposits,
- Hydro bills, heating oil or propane,
- Vehicle payments, insurance payments,
- Moving expenses (exception: family violence),
- Travel assistance to attend criminal court,
- Advances on ICBC or WCB or other financial settlements
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