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The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City RegionChristmas Assistance Sign-Ups 2016

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

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 2016 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.

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The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City RegionChristmas Assistance Sign-Ups 2016

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 isrequired for registration. This includes income forevery individual living at the address.

Families/individuals applying for Christmas assistance should applywith one communityorganization only.

2016 Federal Poverty Guidelines - 150%

Household Size

Annual Monthly Weekly

1 $17,820 $1,485 $343

2 $24,030 $2,003 $462

3 $30,240 $2,520 $582

4 $36,450 $3,038 $701

5 $42,660 $3,555 $820

6 $48,870 $4,073 $940

7 $55,095 $4,591 $1,060

8 $61,335 $5,111 $1,180

Each additional person add:

$6,240 $520 $120