Neighbor to Neighbor | Columbia County Sanctuary Movement CRM

The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Fund, a partnership between Columbia County Sanctuary Movement and the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, offers one- time assistance to individuals and families in crisis. These grants most commonly range between $100 to $500 with larger amounts granted for exceptional circumstances. Grant funds can be used to pay for medications, health-related emergencies, car repairs, rent, utility payment, etc. and are distributed directly to the vendor (landlord, mechanic, pharmacy etc.) CCSM's Neighbor to Neighbor program is open to immigrants living in Columbia and Dutchess County only.

Applicants can only receive assistance once. We will review the application and be in touch within two weeks of submitting your information. Providing an image of your invoice or bill when you apply will speed up the process.

To apply, fill out the form below.

Today's Date (dd/mm/yyyy) *

First Name *

City *

Last Name *

Street Address *

State *

ZIP Code *

County

Phone *

Is this your first time applying for Neighbor to Neighbor Funds? *

Yes No

Applicants applying a second time will be considered based on need and available funds.

Pronouns *

Date of Birth *

Country of Origin *

How do you identify? (Check all that apply)

If "other", please explain

Race *

Ethnicity *

How many people live in your household? *

How many people in your household are dependents? *

What are their ages? *

What schools do your children attend?

Are you currently working? *

Yes No

Where are you working/did you work? *

Your response to this question will be the primary source of information for our decision to give funds. Please give as much detail as possible.

Please share how the immigration crisis and/or COVID crisis has affected you and your family *

Why do you feel your situation is especially difficult? *

Amount You Are Requesting from CCSM *

Total Amount Needed (if different than amount above) *

Did you receive other COVID related support, such as a stimulus check or unemployment? *

What is funding requested for? *

Why are you unable to pay this bill?

Name of the vendor needing payment *

We will be in touch with the vendor to receive the necessary paperwork.

Date the bill is due/overdue *

Address of the vendor *

Phone number of the vendor *

We require an image of the bill or invoice. If you are able to upload one here, it will make things easier.

Please take a photo or screenshot of the bill, invoice or quote needing to be paid

Vamos a necesitar un imagen de la cuenta. Preferimos que usted lo cargue aquí si es posible; pero si no se puede, hay alternativas y vamos a comunicarnos con usted.

Do you need help attaching an image of an invoice or proving your rent?

Yes No

If you cannot attach an image here, please take a photo and text it through WhatsApp or Signal to Diana Cruz, Director of Programs and Services, at (845) 505-3355.

Have you worked with or received services from CCSM before? *

If so, how or which ones? *

Can we text you? *

Yes No

Can we email you? *

Yes No

I certify that all of the information contained in my application is true. *

Yes No

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