{"id":2102,"date":"2017-02-22T15:44:20","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T20:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imam-us.org\/?page_id=2102"},"modified":"2025-12-17T20:18:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T01:18:43","slug":"financial-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/imam-us.org\/financial-assistance","title":{"rendered":"Financial Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Financial Assistance<\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Who may apply for Financial Assistance from I.M.A.M.?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Any North American Shia Muslim needy individual who is considered the head of his or her household. Non-Shia Muslim needy individuals will be supported in cases of emergencies or special circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What needs\/expenses do we cover?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Nutritional needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Medical and Medicine expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Utility bills with shut-off notices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Basic home furnishing for very low income individuals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      In special cases of emergency, we will cover costs related to:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Living accommodations such as rental\/mortgage, real-estate tax shortages, etc, if they are passed due on two or more payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Transportation expenses required for livelihood, such as accidental insurance payments, car repairs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        I.M.A.M. reserves the right to evaluate each case to determine if the emergency need exists or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        What support does the requester need to bring forth to prove their need?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Documented evidence of their need, either as an invoice or official letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • A written confirmation of the need by two well-known individuals from the applicant\u2019s community who are known to be practicing Shia Muslims and trustworthy, or one Islamic Center leader\/Imam, along with their contact information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Previous year\u2019s tax return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          How do we provide the Financial Assistance for each type of need?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Applicants are not paid directly. Once approved I.M.A.M. will pay directly to the invoice\/bill issuer, merchant, utility company, or Government entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Type of Need<\/strong><\/td> How Financial Assistance is provided<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
           Nutritional<\/td> Gift card from merchant<\/td><\/tr>
           Clothes<\/td> Gift card from merchant<\/td><\/tr>
           Medical and Medicine expenses<\/td> Paid directly to billing company<\/td><\/tr>
           Utility bills with shut-off noticed<\/td> Paid directly to billing company<\/td><\/tr>
           Basic home furnishing<\/td> Gift card from merchant or paid directly to billing company<\/td><\/tr>
           Living accommodations<\/td> Paid directly to billing company<\/td><\/tr>
           Transportation expenses<\/td> Paid directly to billing company<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          What is the funding limit for each request?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
           Type of Need<\/strong><\/td> Funding Limit for One Time Disbursement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
           Nutritional<\/td> $500<\/td><\/tr>
           Clothes<\/td> $200<\/td><\/tr>
           Medical and Medicine expenses<\/td> Up to $1,000<\/td><\/tr>
           Utility bills with shut-off noticed<\/td> Up to $250<\/td><\/tr>
           Basic home furnishing<\/td> $500<\/td><\/tr>
           Living accommodations<\/td> Up to $1,000<\/td><\/tr>
           Transportation expenses<\/td> Up to $1,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          How many times can a requester make requests?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Financial Assistance is disbursed one time for each request. A requester may submit multiple requests, but there is no guarantee of approval based on previously approved requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            How can one apply for financial assistance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • To apply for assistance, please complete the application below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n