Kent County Relief – Waitlist

Investing in Kent County, Michigan Families Affected by COVID-19

UPDATE:
To date, more than 4,700 individuals and families have received $500 in emergency cash relief from the Kent County Relief Fund. As of Monday, April 27, the fund has given away all of its available resources. All new applicants will be placed on a waiting list and notified if additional funds become available. Please note, completing the waiting list form does not guarantee you will receive relief funds.

The COVID-19 crisis has been devastating for thousands of Kent County, Michigan workers who have lost their jobs and rely on a regular paycheck to afford necessities like shelter, food, transportation, baby products, and medicine.

To help, local donors and community-based nonprofits partnered with the Family Independence Initiative and the Stand Together Foundation to create a short-term fund to provide immediate financial relief to neighbors and families who are struggling in Kent County, Michigan.

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Community Impact

4,752

households received emergency cash relief

$2,376,000

given to local residents

How does it work?

The Kent County Relief Fund is a short-term effort that provides $500 emergency cash relief to eligible individuals who live or work in Kent County and have lost their jobs or are experiencing significantly reduced hours of work due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Who is eligible for support?

Kent County residents experiencing increased financial difficulty due to COVID-19 who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for $500 in cash relief:

  • Live or work in Kent County, Michigan, and 18 years of age or older
  • Laid off or have experienced at least a 50 percent reduction in work hours since March 1, 2020
  • Household income was less than or equal to $50,000 per year

How do I apply?

UPDATE: As of Monday, April 27, the fund has given away all of its available resources. All new applicants will be placed on a waiting list and notified if additional funds become available. Please note, completing the waiting list form does not guarantee you will receive relief funds.

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We believe in people and families. We believe in you.

Testimonials

Resident, Kent County
“I want to give a big thank you for this action. The money came on time. I needed help for my rent and food for my two children. Thank you again. I really appreciate it.” – Kent County Resident
Resident, Kent County
“The money paid for WiFi so my kids and I can use our tablets and smartphone. It also helped us get soap, toothpaste, and food.”
Kent County mother of five
“The relief fund was such a blessing. I had just celebrated a year living at a rental home. Before that, my kids and I were homeless. I spent five months to get where I am now. With my job closing, I was afraid I would not make my rent payment, but thanks to this blessing, I can… My kids and I want to just say thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” 

We are in this together.

Nonprofit Partners and Supporters

The Kent County Relief Fund was generously supported by the Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation, the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation, the CDV5 Foundation, and the Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation in partnership with the Family Independence Initiative and the Stand Together Foundation.

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