About the Y-Not Assist Program:
The “Y-Not Assist” program is managed by the Corporate Works of Mercy Foundation. The program’s intent is to help individuals and families struggling with devastating hardships beyond their control that negatively impact their lives.
Level 1 Support may be available to SRO employees, employees of our CWM sponsors, and to any community member for the following types of hardships:
• Expenses resulting from a catastrophic (chronic or terminal) medical condition
• Funeral or burial expenses in relation to the death of a person 25 years of age or younger; and/or the parent or guardian of a minor
• Expenses relating to the extreme damage to the participant’s primary residence (i.e. fire or flood)
Level 2 Support is available ONLY to SRO employees and employees of our CWM sponsors. Hardships (outside of those identified in Level 1) will be considered on an individual basis for possible assistance.
Process & Checklist
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Submit a complete application.
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Attach copies of any bills you are requesting help with, as well as supporting documents (such as rental agreement, obituary, doctor's notes, etc). CWM will not begin to process your application until it is completed in full, with copies of bills and necessary documents.
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A representative will confirm receipt of application by the next business day.
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Following confirmation, expect a call within two weeks to schedule an interview with volunteer CWM Board Members. Please be patient with us, as we are all volunteers.
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Expect a decision from the board within 1 week of your interview. The board may approve, partially approve or deny your application based on the facts presented and the limited funds we have available.
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In the event the board needs additional information or documentation, those requests must be provided within 2 weeks or the application will be considered to be withdrawn.
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If assistance is granted, CWM will make any approved payments directly to service providers.
Important Notes
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CWM will not issue reimbursements to individuals for bills that have already been paid. This will be verified by service providers.
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CWM reserves the right to refuse payment to a specific service provider.
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CWM Board Members will only discuss details with the applicant themselves and/or service providers, no other parties.
For follow-up communications, please contact Nikke at the St. Romain Oil Support Center:
cwm@stromainoil.com or 318-240-9494 ext:1007
Business hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
We respectfully ask that phone calls are kept to a minimum.
Y-Not Assist Program
Providing Additional Support
to Neighbors in Need of Assistance
Why
Sometimes unexpected, devastating life circumstances occur -- major illness, house fires and floods, or the sudden death of a loved one. These unforeseen hardships can create difficult situations for families, and Corporate Works of Mercy understands that sometimes neighbors need a little help in bridging the gap.
What
The Y-Not Assist Program was created to help Central Louisiana neighbors in need of assistance through devastating circumstances. Our volunteers will guide you to community resources, as well as offer prayers and positivity.
How
Neighbors can apply for assistance using the application linked below. Once the application is submitted, a representative will confirm receipt. A Board Member will then schedule an interview with applicants that are eligible. Any assistance or payments will be made through service providers.
