Ark Policies
NEIGHBOR MUST PROVIDE: Verification of all aspects
of the individual’s situation (including utility bills, statement from
landlord, employer’s verification, pay stubs, separation notices, police
reports, medical statements, etc.) Bill must be in the name of the
neighbor or spouse.
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when recent loss of income was
through no fault or decision of the individual
at the loss of a temporary job (maximum $50 once a year) – Clarke
County Only |
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when neighbor had unexpected
necessary expense (such as car or home repair, medicine, etc.)
(maximum $50 once a year) |
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ending unemployment will be
based on tier eligibility (maximum $50) – Clarke County only |
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maternity leave (maximum $50) –
Clarke County only |
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for anyone residing in
Athens-Clarke County who is 55 or older – Noah Fund $100 once a year |
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when labor department appeal for
firing is won |
--prescription medicine
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for acute illnesses/antibiotics
(does not include the $4 or free brands at Kroger/Publix/Target) |
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other than hospital referrals,
Clarke County residents only |
--transportation
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when referred from other
agencies for out of town placement (only one timE) |
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for gas for cancer treatment at
ARMC |
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for bus tickets for Food Bank
recipients |
--emergency
dental – for Clarke County Residents Only – when in pain
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for initial visit |
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for extraction |
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one time only |
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CANNOT
help with:
--deposits for rent
or utilities
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initial start up funds for
individual moving to Clarke County or within Clarke County |
--bills
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from previous locations |
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that were cut off in the spring
that need to be turned on in the fall (gas) |
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that are non-essential: cable,
credit cards, loans etc. |
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for phone, except when a doctor
specifies medical necessity |
--medication
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for pain |
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when a prescription from the
emergency room is over 48 hours old (except for those received on a
Friday or Saturday) |
CANNOT
help when:
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the
bill is in a minor child’s name |
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the
bill is in another person’s name (other than spouse) who is not
present |
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the loss of
income is due to: |
loss of job due to
poor attendance/tardiness/policy violation
being charged with a criminal act
DFCS sanction
posting bail
any reason that cannot be verified
voluntary quit for any reason
Maximum Contribution for
Oconee, Oglethorpe, Madison County - $50
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