The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region Christmas Assistance Sign-Ups 2017 Who Qualifies:
(*Applications taken by household only!)
Households seeking assistance with gifts and/or food for Christmas whose pre-tax income does not exceed 150% of the 2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines ($ amounts on back). o Household = all individuals living at the address. Identification and income documentation must be presented for all individuals in the household at the time of application. Locations Served: Harrisburg, surrounding Dauphin Co. areas (Middletown, Steelton, Hershey, etc.) & East Cumberland Co. (Enola, Camp Hill, etc. & only non-New Hope clients). o For information on services in other areas: Northern Dauphin County (Halifax, Millersburg, Upper Dauphin & Williams Valley School Districts) – call Northern Dauphin Human Services at 717-905-2700. Perry County – call Join Hands- 717-582-7844 or Bread of Life- 717-567-3333 opt 3.
When:
Daytime - Open Application Sessions - must bring documentation listed next page.
Evening: By Appointment Only*- Only for individuals with full time work or school commitments! *Appointments Limited – Please apply during daytime sessions if possible. Call 717-233-6755 Page 1 of 2
The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region Christmas Assistance Sign-Ups 2017 Where:
The Salvation Army, 1122 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 Applicants must have all necessary documentation with them at the time of sign-up in order to complete an application.
What to Bring: 1. Identification: for each individual in the household a. Adults (age 17+) – Photo ID OR Birth Certificate b. Children (age 0-16) – Birth Certificate OR Medical Card
2. Official Proof of Head of Household & Address: Current utility bill or lease (no older than 60 days) 3. Income Verification: for each individual in the household for past 30 days a. Pay stubs, bank statements, unemployment, retirement, pension, child support, Social Security benefits, Welfare benefits, Compass print-out, etc.
4. Gift Information for each child (ages 0-16 yrs): a. 2 gift ideas approximately $30 - $50 in value b. Correct Clothing Sizes – shoe, shirt, pant
Eligibility Requirements: Household income total should not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. Proof of household income is required for registration. This includes income for every individual living at the address. Families/individuals applying for Christmas assistance should apply with one community organization only. Page 2 of 2
2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines - 150% Household Annual Monthly Weekly Size $18,090 $1,508 $348 1 2
$24,360
$2,030
$468
3
$30,630
$2,553
$589
4
$36,900
$3,075
$710
5
$43,170
$3,598
$830
6
$49,440
$4,120
$951
7
$55,710
$4,643
$1,071
8
$61,980
$5,165
$1,192
$6,270
$523
$121
Each additional person add: