Life can bring unexpected challenges, and we want you to know—you’re not alone.
City Light Church is committed to caring for individuals and families in our church and community who are experiencing hardship.
Our Benevolence Team is here to pray with you, support you, and help guide you toward stability.
Assistance is intended for short-term emergencies. Benevolence funds are not designed to provide ongoing or long-term financial support.
City Light Church may partner with individuals to help stabilize housing, but the church does not assume full responsibility for monthly rent or ongoing financial obligations.
The church does not issue cash or give funds directly to individuals. All payments are sent directly to landlords, utility companies, or vendors.
Providing false information, using multiple names or accounts, or misrepresenting a situation will result in an automatic denial and may restrict future assistance.
• Individuals or families who actively attend City Light (Consistent attendance for 3 months)
• Serve Team members
• Those walking through legitimate, urgent crisis situations
If you are not connected to City Light, we may still be able to pray with you and connect you with trusted community resources.
We want to walk with you—not just through the immediate need, but also toward long-term hope and stability.
Our team would love to:
• Pray with you
• Hear your story
• Help with next steps
• Provide resources or referrals
• Support you spiritually and practically
Rent Assistance – Partial Support Only
City Light Church may provide partial rent assistance when a household is experiencing a verified, short-term financial crisis. The church may contribute a portion of rent as part of a shared solution, but will not take on full rental responsibility.
Rent assistance must meet these conditions:
Documentation must show the exact amount due
The individual must provide proof of their portion
Payment is made directly to the landlord
Assistance is intended for one-time crisis situations only
Long-term support or ongoing rent subsidy is not available
Food Assistance – Emergency Support Only
City Light Church provides food assistance only for verified, short-term, emergency needs.
The intent is to supply basic groceries for a brief period, not to supplement ongoing household food costs.
Food assistance is offered in the following ways:
Grocery store gift cards (restricted-use when available)
Direct purchase of essential food items
Pre-packed food boxes if available through church or partners
Assistance is once per crisis, not ongoing.
City Light Church does not provide benevolence assistance for the following:
Funeral expenses
Medical bills, medical procedures, or prescriptions
Weddings or event expenses
School tuition or education-related costs
Car purchases, registration, or insurance
Debt repayment, credit card bills, collection accounts
Legal fees or court costs
Travel expenses
Phone bills, cable, internet, or non-essential utilities
Any request lacking documentation or verification
Repeat requests more than once per 12 months
Requests submitted dishonestly or under different names/emails
Requests from individuals refusing verification
If you need help, please complete our Benevolence Request Form.
A member of our Care Team will contact you within 48–72 hours.
Please be prepared to provide:
• A brief description of your situation
• A copy of the bill or documentation related to your request
• Identification
• Who the payment should be made to (we do not issue cash assistance)
• Proof of crises (termination letter, eviction notice etc)
All information is kept confidential.
