Family Relief Fund Application

The Wayfinders Village Family Stabilization Fund provides one-time financial assistance to families experiencing temporary financial hardship that threatens household stability.

This program is designed to support families during critical moments, helping prevent larger disruptions such as eviction, utility shutoff, or loss of employment.

• Maximum assistance: $1,000 per household 
• Payments are made directly to the vendor or service provider 
• Assistance is limited to essential, emergency expenses 

Before applying, please review the following:

• This program is intended for urgent, stability-related financial needs 
• Only documented bills from verified vendors will be considered 
• All applications must be complete and accurate to be reviewed 
• Submission of an application does not guarantee approval 
• Funding is limited and subject to availability 

This fund may be used for essential expenses such as:

• Rent or mortgage payments 
• Utility bills (electric, water, gas) 
• Employment-related transportation repairs 
• Other verified, emergency financial obligations 

The following are not eligible under this program:

• Grocery purchases 
• Clothing or retail expenses 
• Credit cards, loans, or non-essential bills 
• Insurance premiums 
• Any expense without verifiable documentation 

This fund is specifically designed for high-impact expenses that directly affect housing, utilities, or employment stability.

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• A completed application form (PDF attached below) must be completed and returned with intake form 
• A copy of the bill, invoice, or official notice must be attached to Intake Form
• Vendor contact information and balance due 
• A written explanation of financial hardship 
• A plan outlining how stability will be maintained moving forward 

Applications missing required documentation will not be reviewed.

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• A completed Family Stabilization Fund Application (bottom of page)
• A copy of the bill, invoice, or official notice 

Multiple attachments are allowed through the attachment link on the Intake Form (below). If more than 15 attachments, please reach out to info@wayfindersvillage.org for how to proceed.

After submission:

1. Your application will be reviewed for completeness 
2. Qualified applications will be presented to the Wayfinders Village Board 
3. The Board will evaluate the request based on urgency and impact 
4. If approved, payment will be issued directly to the vendor 

As part of your application, you will need to explain:

Describe what led to your current financial situation, including:

• What happened 
• When it occurred 
• How it has affected your ability to meet your obligations 

Explain how you plan to prevent this situation from happening again, such as:

• Employment changes 
• Budget adjustments 
• Support systems or resources you are accessing 

If assistance is approved, explain how you will maintain your future payments moving forward.

By submitting your application, you agree that:

• All information provided is true and accurate 
• Wayfinders Village may verify information with the listed vendor 
• Funds will be paid directly to the vendor, not to you