Joint Coalition Assistance Fund - JCAF
Joint Coalition Assistance Fund - 2010
More about the Joint Coalition Assistance Fund
For those of you new to the coalitions, Joint Coalition Assistance Fund receives dues money from the 3 senior coalitions and awards it to those 55 years of age and older who need something to make their lives better.
Oftentimes paying rent, buying groceries and paying for medical care and prescriptions doesn't leave much left for items like eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, etc. It goes without saying that for those persons an emergency is devastating. JCAF is here to help. Started by Sister Georgeann Quinlin and others in 1982, any member of a coalition can fill out an application for an individual in need and then it is reviewed by the JCAF committee, generally answered within a week.
We received a note of thanks recently from a lady grateful for help with an air-conditioner, literally a life-saving item for her. Just yesterday we received an application for a lady with macular degeneration born in 1919. She needs a magnifier that will allow her to return to painting and crafts, be able to read her mail and the Bible and review her bills. We are excited to know that we can help make a difference in her life.
We are here to serve, use our services.
Pat Harper, Marsha Harris, Marcia Helfant and Denise Aldana
How to Submit an Application for the Joint Coalition Assistance Fund
The Joint Coalition Assistance Fund Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving applications. Please phone any JCAF committee member for an application or information. JCAF committee members are listed at the bottom of this web page.
General Guidelines for applying for The Joint Coalition Assistance Fund (JCAF)
- The Joint Coalition Assistance Fund Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving applications. Please phone any JCAF committee member for an application or information.
- The committee meets as needed, usually once a year. A minimum of one week is required for processing requests.
- Referral and application must be completed by a Coalition member.
- Assistance will be limited to seniors who live in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas or Jefferson Counties.
- Eligibility for participation will be based on meeting the most current HUD 50% median low-income guidelines:
a. $28,500.00 for one person
b. $43,050.00 for two or more people - The age criteria for assistance is 55 years and above, with exceptions at the discretion of the JCAF Committee.
- Individuals requesting assistance above $200 should have tried one other source before coming to the JCAF Committee. For requests under $200, no other resources need to be contacted. If it is necessary to request funding from other sources, the total amount needed must be arranged before the JCAF will issue a check. Checks are made out to providers/suppliers only.
- The maximum amount to be given for assistance to any one cause or individual will be $600 in a two year period. However, the committee can make the decision to exceed that amount if circumstances warrant. If appropriate, the committee will coordinate with other agencies to maximize the funds.
- Generally, funding cannot be used to pay for items or services already purchased, refundable deposits, or for recurring expenses. However, in extenuating circumstances, the committee will review these requests.
- The Coalition member should make a reasonable effort to find an appropriate price for the requested product or service. However, competitive pricing may be required depending on the item.
Please fax completed funding applications to the committee member for the current month as shown below.
Joint Coalition Assistance Fund "Contact" by Month
- Jan/Feb 2010 - Pat Harper - 303-320-6133 - Fax 303-320-6137
- Mar/April/May 2010 - Denise B. Aldana - 303-918-6723 - Fax 303-329-8983
- Jun/July/Aug 2010 - Marsha Harris - 303-770-2987 - Fax 303-770-2989
- Sep/Oct/Nov 2010 - Marcia Helfant - 720-382-7805 - Fax 303-394-4149
- Dec 2010/Jan 2011 - Pat Harper - 303-320-6133 - Fax 303-320-6137