How to Apply in 3 Easy Steps!
Get pre-approved
If you lived in Baltimore City while working for an approved home care agency or nursing home for at least 6 weeks between March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2022, you can submit your pre-approval application using our secure form. You must be a CNA, CMA, GNA, LPN, HHA or PCA to qualify. It can take up to 4 weeks for your application to be processed. Please be advised that our funding is limited, and distributions will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Schedule an in-person appointment
Once you are determined eligible, you will receive an email/text to schedule an in-person appointment to provide your proof of employment & proof of residency documentation. YOU MUST come in person to receive your $500 benefit.
3. Pick up your $500!
Come to your scheduled appointment with your proof of employment & proof of residency documentation. These documents MUST be PRINTED COPIES. If you are more than 5 minutes late your appointment will be rescheduled! Once approved, you will collect your digital $500 Visa prepaid card.
You will need to bring a PRINTED COPY of one of the following items on each list to submit your application.
LIST A: Proof of Employment*
from approved Residential Services Agency or approved skilled nursing facilities
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING EITHER:
3-4 Pay stubs approved home care agency or nursing home between March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2022 (including pay period, employer name, beneficiary name)
Letter from employer (including employment period, job title, name, address and contact number of signatory)
Unemployment Compensation Benefits letter (includes both company and beneficiary name)
2-3 Bank statements (if direct deposit is used and the name of the employer is stated) between March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2022
Tax forms are NOT accepted
LIST B: Proof of Residency*
in Baltimore City during employment period
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Driver’s License
Letter/document addressed to beneficiary
Government Issued ID card with address
Rental/lease agreement with beneficiary listed as a resident
Bills showing beneficiary name and address
School/medical documents with address listed
Court documents with name and address listed
Financial institution record with name and address listed (i.e. bank, check cashing, etc.)
Voter registration or other government document