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theholmesfoundationinc.org is a nonprofit organization that provides support and assistance to those in need.

There are many ways to get involved with theholmesfoundationinc.org, such as volunteering, making a donation, or attending one of our events. Please visit our website for more information.

theholmesfoundationinc.org offers a variety of services, including food assistance, housing support, and education scholarships. Please visit our website for more information.

Eligibility is determined through a multi-step process. It begins with an initial intake review based on the information you provide in your first email. However, meeting the initial criteria does not guarantee approval. All applications undergo a rigorous validation process and must be in full alignment with our organizational bylaws and mission. Final approval is at the sole discretion of the Board.

While each situation is reviewed individually, core criteria include:

• Circumstance: You must be facing a verifiable, acute emergency such as imminent homelessness, natural disaster (fire, flood), or a similarly severe crisis.
• Income: Your household income must generally be at or below the federal poverty guidelines.
• Location: You must reside in a state where we are licensed to operate (currently North Carolina, Washington, and California).

Yes. Our grants are designed as one-time emergency assistance to overcome a specific crisis, not as ongoing income supplementation. Your employment status is one of many factors considered during the review of your overall financial stability.

A: No, however, our mission is primarily focused on assisting families (including single-parent and grandparent-led households) in extreme need. While not having children does not automatically disqualify you, it may affect how your application is prioritized relative to our mission.

A completed application with all required verification documents is mandatory. Incomplete applications will be denied. Furthermore, providing invalid, misleading, or falsified documents, or omitting pertinent information, is considered fraud and will result in permanent disqualificationfrom all future programs and events offered by THFINC and THFF.

We are only legally permitted to provide assistance to residents of states where we are registered and licensed. Currently, these are North Carolina, Washington (Seattle area), and California (Los Angeles area). We cannot accept applications from individuals residing in other states or countries at this time.

Our policy is as follows:

• If you have received assistance, you are ineligible to apply again for 24 months.
• After a second application to any of our grant programs—regardless of whether it is approved or denied—you will be permanently ineligible for future grant assistance. You are still welcome to attend community events like our Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions.

If your application is denied, the Board will provide a written explanation for the decision. All decisions made by the Board are final and not subject to appeal.

The process is structured and requires timely action from applicants:

1. Initial Intake: You must email us with a detailed description of your situation to begin the intake process.
2. Application Packet: If you are deemed eligible from the intake, you will receive a formal application packet with specific instructions and a deadline.
3. Submission: It is your responsibility to complete and return the application with all verifying documents by the appointed deadline. Missing the deadline will result in denial.
4. Communication: You must maintain communication with your assigned representative. Failure to respond to our communications for 20 days will be considered abandonment of your application, and it will be closed.

The timeline depends on several factors. Applicants are typically given two weeks to submit their completed application and documents. The review process begins only after a complete application is received. If you need an extension, you must request it in writing via email before your deadline. Failure to meet the deadline without a pre-approved extension will result in denial. After a completed application is submitted, a decision can take up to 30 days. We urge applicants to have a financial plan (e.g. payment plan) in place in case their application is denied. 

We encourage you to carefully review all the information provided above first. If your question remains unanswered, you may contact us via email. Please note that due to high volume, we prioritize responses to those who have already begun the intake process.