FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
What can I request financial assistance for?
At Jenny’s Gift, we consider the following requests for financial assistance:
Utility Bill: Electric, Internet/Cable, Garbage, Water
Rent/Mortgage Payment: Past Due, Security Deposit
Transportation Expense: Fuel, License, Maintenance/Repairs, Plates/Registration, Bus Pass
One Time Purchase of Personal/Family Related Item(s): TBD/Submit your request
How much financial assistance can I request? Is financial assistance guaranteed by Jenny’s Gift?
Jenny’s Gift does not guarantee it can provide financial assistance of any amount. Our organization is primarily self-funded by it’s founder and a small cadre of generous donors, so providing financial assistance is based on the amount of money available at the time of a request and/or our ability to raise additional funding. Jenny’s Gift may, based on available funding, provide a portion of the financial assistance requested. We will notify you if Jenny’s Gift does not have sufficient funding in place at the time of your request.
How is financial assistance provided by Jenny’s Gift?
UTILITY BILL + RENT/MORTGAGE PAYMENT + TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE
Jenny’s Gift does not guarantee the payment of your rent/mortgage, utility bill or transportation related expense. If financial assistance is requested to cover the cost of your your rent/mortgage, utility bill or transportation related expense, Jenny’s Gift will attempt to submit payment in full. We will notify you if Jenny’s Gift does not have sufficient funding in place at the time of your request.
Jenny’s Gift will submit as payment, all or a portion of the amount requested directly, either electronically or by check, to a third-party on behalf of the individual requesting assistance.
If Jenny’s Gift cannot submit payment to a third-party directly, a certified check addressed to the third party, will be sent to the mailing address of the person requesting assistance via the U.S. Postal Service. Delivery will take between 3-4 days.
ONE-TIME PURCHASE OF PERSONAL ITEM(S)
Jenny’s Gift does not guarantee you will be able to make a one-time purchase of personal item(s) for yourself or your family by submitting a request for financial assistance. If financial assistance is requested for a one-time purchase of a personal item(s) for yourself or your family, Jenny’s Gift will attempt to provide assistance in full. However, if Jenny’s Gift does not have sufficient funding in place at the time of your request to submit payment in full, Jenny’s Gift will notify you. If possible, Jenny’s Gift will attempt to submit a portion of the amount necessary.
PayPal: Jenny’s Gift can transfer funds immediately to your PayPal account. If you don’t have a PayPal account, you can sign up for free.
By Zelle: Jenny’s Gift can transfer funds directly via Zelle. Zelle® is a fast, safe and easy way to send money in minutes to your friends and family. Look for it in your banking app, in the Google Play Store or App Store.
By Check: Jenny’s Gift will mail a certified check to the mailing address of the person requesting assistance via the U.S. Postal Service. Delivery will take between 3-4 days.
If Jenny’s Gift cannot mail a certified check to the person requesting assistance, alternative means of delivering financial assistance may be considered.
How do I request financial assistance?
You must complete and submit a Financial Assistance Request Form, found on the Contact page.
How does Reciprocitree decide who receives financial assistance?
For those who complete and submit a Financial Assistance Request Form, it’s first come, first served.
GIFT OF SERVICE
What is the “Gift of Service”?
At Jenny’s Gift, we believe in the Gift of Service, which we define as doing something that you will not directly benefit from but does improve the life or circumstances of another (or others), as the result of your act(s). It can be something small and immediate, like helping a family member or friend today, or something grand and long-term, like becoming a volunteer for a local nonprofit organization tomorrow. Beyond that, the what and when is for you to decide.
If you have received financial assistance from Jenny’s Gift, you must give the Gift of Service before a second request for assistance may be considered. Fulfillment of this commitment must be verified by a member of our staff.
To review volunteering options or submit your Service Verification Form, please visit the Service page. If you still have questions, please contact us.
MAKING A DONATION
How do I make a donation?
By visiting the Donate page.
Is my donation to Jenny’s Gift tax deductible?
Yes. Jenny’s Gift is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, incorporated in the state of Arizona. Our federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): 47-1726086
Is submitting a donation to Jenny’s Gift online secure?
Yes. Online donations made to Jenny’s Gift are processed through PayPal. More than 100 million active users trust their financial information with PayPal, and since the page your donation is submitted through is hosted by PayPal, [PCI] and [CISP] compliance and automatic fraud screening is ensured.