Housing Grants

Eligibility: Local and national nonprofit housing organizations in the communities where Wells Fargo customers, staff and business partners live and work.

Amount: Varies.

Purpose of Grant: To partner with established local and national nonprofit housing organizations that have demonstrated the ability to create homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income families; to support nonprofit housing organizations that help low- to moderate-income homeowners make necessary repairs and upgrades.

Contact: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/co_guidelines

Bowerman Track Renovation Program

Eligibility: Community-based nonprofit organizations worldwide maintaining a viable track program serving boys and girls ages 14-18 and showing evidence of an ability to secure matching funds from other organizations by an agreed upon deadline.

Amount: Up to $50,000.

Purpose of Grant: To provide matching cash grants to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to construct or improve a running track.

Contact: http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/community_programs/bowerman_track_program/index.html

Deadline: May 31, 2009.

Grants for Education, Arts and Culture, Health and Human Services, Civic and Community Outreach and Volunteerism

Eligibility: Organizations in the United States with 501(c)(3) status.

Amount: Varies.

Purpose of Grant: To support arts education, arts and culture, health and human services, civic and community outreach, education and volunteerism. While positive consideration is given to efforts that promote literacy and basic educational competency, the company also seeks to apply its financial, technological and human resources to the encouragement of the creative, artistic, technical and scientific skills required of tomorrow's workforce.

Contact: Sony USA Corporate Website

Deadline: Ongoing.

BENEFIT BANK 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 18, 2009) – Logan CDC today announced its inception as a Benefit Bank site, enabling the organization to provide assistance to residents with filing their income tax returns and applying for a wide range of federal and state benefits, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medical and Cash Assistance, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, and prescription drug coverage.

Each year, millions of individuals and families fail to receive the money and benefits due to them and -- as a result -- more than $35 billion in government benefits go unclaimed. The Benefit Bank helps connect people to these resources. "The Benefit Bank is an empowering tool, helping to connect people in need to public resources while helping them navigate the complex application process," said Cicely Peterson-Mangum, executive director of Logan CDC.

The Benefit Bank (TBB) is an internet-based, counselor-assisted service that helps low- and moderate-income individuals and families file for tax credits and benefits for which they are eligible. Created by Philadelphia-based Solutions for Progress, TBB was designed to aid in helping people overcome barriers that have prevented them from taking advantage of programs that can help strengthen their economic condition.

"These are tough times for all of us, but many families are struggling more than others simply because they're not receiving the benefits that they should," said Robert J. Brand, CEO of Solutions for Progress. "Some individuals think they are not eligible for certain benefits, others get lost in the complex application process or they are simply unaware the benefits even exist. The Benefit Bank provides an easy and efficient way to get the benefits to those who need them the most."

The Benefit Bank at Logan CDC offers assistance free of charge to all eligible residents by appointment only. For more information, please contact Carla Robinson at 215-457-3014.