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The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City RegionChristmas Assistance Sign-Ups 2016
When: Daytime - Open Application Sessions - must bring documentation listed next page.
Evening: By Appointment Only*- Only for individuals with full time work or school commitments!
*Appointments Limited – Please apply during daytime sessions if possible. Call 717-233-6755
Who Qualifies: (*Applications taken by household only!)
• Households seeking assistance with gifts and/or food for Christmas whose pre-tax income
does not exceed 150% of the 2016 Federal Poverty Guidelines ($ amounts on back).
o Household = all individuals living at the address. Identification and income
documentation must be presented for all individuals in the household at the time of
application.
• Locations Served: Harrisburg, surrounding Dauphin Co. areas (Middletown, Steelton, Hershey,
etc.) & East Cumberland Co. (Enola, Camp Hill, etc. & only non-New Hope clients).
o For information on services in other areas:
§ Northern Dauphin County (Halifax, Millersburg, Upper Dauphin & Williams Valley
School Districts) – call Northern Dauphin Human Services at 717-905-2700.
§ Perry County – call Join Hands- 717-582-7844 or Bread of Life- 717-567-3333 opt 3.
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The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City RegionChristmas Assistance Sign-Ups 2016
Where: The Salvation Army, 1122 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Applicants must have all necessary documentation with them
at the time of sign-up in order to complete an application.
What to Bring:
1. Identification: for each individual in the household
a. Adults (age 17+) – Photo ID OR Birth Certificate
b. Children (age 0-16) – Birth Certificate OR Medical Card
2. Official Proof of Head of Household & Address: Current utility bill or lease (no
older than 60 days)
3. Income Verification: for each individual in the household for past 30 days
a. Pay stubs, bank statements, unemployment, retirement, pension, child support,
Social Security benefits, Welfare benefits, Compass print-out, etc.
4. Gift Information for each child (ages 0-16 yrs):
a. 2 gift ideas approximately $30 - $50 in value
b. Correct Clothing Sizes – shoe, shirt, pant
Eligibility Requirements:
Household income total should not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline.
Proof of household income isrequired for registration. This includes income forevery individual living at the address.
Families/individuals applying for Christmas assistance should applywith one communityorganization only.
2016 Federal Poverty Guidelines - 150%
Household Size
Annual Monthly Weekly
1 $17,820 $1,485 $343
2 $24,030 $2,003 $462
3 $30,240 $2,520 $582
4 $36,450 $3,038 $701
5 $42,660 $3,555 $820
6 $48,870 $4,073 $940
7 $55,095 $4,591 $1,060
8 $61,335 $5,111 $1,180
Each additional person add:
$6,240 $520 $120