Author: Habitat For Humanity

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide low income and underemployed individuals an opportunity to purchase non -food items for a reduced price so they can use their cash resources to pay their rent and utilities, therefore aiding their ability to maintain independent living.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who receives cash assistance, medical assistance or food stamps
Anyone who receives SSI or SSD
Anyone who receives WIC benefits
Anyone who is only employed part time
Anyone who works for minimum wage
Anyone who receives subsidized housing or a Section 8 Voucher
Anyone who has been in a shelter within the past 12 months
Please bring documentation of your eligibility to your first visit to the store.

VOUCHER SYSTEM
If you have been a resident in Family Promise, Alice Paul House or Pathways within the past 12 months you are eligible for the Voucher System.
The shelter stay will be verified.
Vouchers can be used for multiple visits to the store.

How you can earn a Voucher:	Amount
Pay rent on time	$2 each month
10 Volunteer hours	$5
Attend a Life Skills Group (ex. PREP, FLC Workshop)	$5
One on One Consultation with FP Case manager	$2
$100 in Savings maintained for 3 months (1 voucher/year)	$10
A promotion/raise or special recognition at work	$5
Maintain employment for 6 months	$10
Maintain employment for 12 months	$15
Obtain GED	$10
Obtain Driver's License	$10
Graduation from HS or other educational program	$10
Maintain housing for 12 months	$20

This initiative was made possible in part by a grant from the United Way of Indiana County.

BEYOND SHELTER
An initiative of Family Promise

BEYOND SHELTER
An initiative of Family Promise

Need help purchasing non-food items?
Come to the Family Promise Store

Register today
Call: 724 464-5220
or
Email: ihnindiana@gmail.com

PRODUCT LIST

ITEM	COST	LIMITS
All-purpose cleaner	$0.50	1 per visit
Body Wash	$0.50	1 per visit
Deodorant	$0.50	1 per family member over the age of 10
Dish soap	$0.25	1 per visit
Fabric softener sheets	$0.50	1 box per visit
Paper Towels	$0.25	1 rolls per visit
Shampoo	$0.50	1 for adults, 1 for children
Toilet Cleaner	$0.50	1 per visit
Toilet Paper (4pk)	$0.50	1 packs per visit
Toothbrush	$0.25	1 per family member
Toothpaste-Adult	$0.25	1 tube
Toothpaste-Children	$0.25	1 tube

New products, laundry detergent and paper products will be introduced as funds are available or as items are donated.
If you would like to receive an email list each month of available products, give your email address to the store clerk or make sure you put it on your application.

Current Hours of Operation
Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 10:30 am
The store is located at
812 Marion Road
Indiana, PA 15701
We hope to have additional hours including Saturdays available in the near future.

Process
On a customer’s first visit, an application for their household will be completed to determine and verify eligibility.
Applications will also be taken over the phone by calling 724 464-5220.
Eligibility determination will be done annually.
Each household will be given a card verifying their eligibility and family size.
When the store is open, customers will present their card to the store clerk. They can then choose items from the store cart.
Each household is limited to 2 visits to the store per month.
Family Promise has the right to limit the amount of product a customer buys.
Only cash will be accepted for purchases.
Products cannot be returned and there are no refunds.