WHO CAN SUBMIT A NOMINATION?
The short answer is basically, anyone. Historically we have received nominations from individuals, civic groups, various shelters, houses of worship, and even self-nominations are accepted.
HOW ARE FAMILIES CHOSEN
A dedicated "selection committee" reviews all submitted nominations to verify eligibility and that the nominee meets the specific criteria.
REQUIREMENTS
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At least one of the family members must be employed, even part-time.
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Must be looking for guidance, advice, or assistance.
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If substance abuse is a concern, individuals must demonstrate 24 months of continuous sobriety.
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Must be looking to reach independence and self-sufficiency.
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Must reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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Please exclude any reference to ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation, as those topics are irrelevant in our decision-making process.
How Givingmas Helps
Givingmas helps families through a program designed to foster self-sufficiency.
In the past, we have helped with a broad variety of issues, including:
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Stopped evictions and helped families to regain standing with their landlord.
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Helped families to obtain and maintain a vehicle for work and childcare, including gaining insurance and an up-to-date driver’s license.
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Used our networking and connections with local businesses to find employment for families in need.
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Worked with families with outstanding warrants and traffic fines to regain standing in the community.
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Assisted families in obtaining education, through GED programs, as well as navigated financial assistance for college courses (FAFSA).
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Credit repair and education, so that the families can have the tools they need to be financially successful in the future.
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And more!
Minimum qualifiers for a nominee to be considered...
Our approach is to "offer a hand up, not a handout," with the intent of helping a deserving family or individual improve their quality of life.
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Eligibility requirements:
The nominee is in a financially challenging situation, and at least one of the family members is actively employed, full or part-time.
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The nominated family or individual needs guidance, advice, and/or assistance (financial or otherwise).
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If there is a history of substance abuse, the nominee must verify they have been clean and sober for at least 24 months.
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The family is expected to demon-strate their willing-ness to seek social independence & will be held accountable
to mutually agreed-upon commitments.
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The nominated family/individual must reside in the DFW Metroplex (Dallas, TX).
*Givingmas reserves the right, without recourse, to suspend any and all support in the event a chosen nominee does not deliver on their commitments, without reasonable justification.