Pending funding status, the following programs will be available:
CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (CAP)
The Clothing program is designed to assist
the single-parent with providing the necessary items their child(ren)
may need, such as: seasonal clothing, school clothing (uniforms)
and school supplies and etc. These items collected for distribution
may be new or used. In any case, AASP will provide necessary items
to meet the needs of the single the single parent.
The Emergency Food/Grocery program is
designed to assist the single parent in providing perishable and
non-perishable food items for themselves and their child(ren).
Some items distributed may be the result of, but is not limited
to, scheduled food drives. Based upon the urgency and availability
of items received, as a result of food drive, the single parents
may be eligible to receive food/groceries, through direct purchase,
from the local grocery store.
The Utility Bill program is designed to
assist the single parent with negotiating feasible payment arrangements
and/or actual payment of their utility bill (water, gas, and electric).
This could include, but is not limited to, a partial payment in
which AASP will take the responsibility of paying up to 50% of
a utility bill that was accumulated within a one month period.
Depending on the circumstances and available funding, the single
parent may be eligible to receive assistance in paying the full
amount of their utility bill within a one-two month period.
Through the CAP program, all assistance provided will be based on the urgency and need of the family. An official member of AASP will purchase all items.