Apply For Assistance

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Women in Need of the Ozarks

is dedicated to supporting working women through a short-term crisis.

Please read our requirements prior to completing our application to be clear of our requirements and guidelines.

WIN will only consider applicants who are:

• Single, unmarried women with or without children
• Only adult listed on the lease and living in the household unless a
caregiver
• Gainfully employed and working 35+ hours per week, no
exceptions
• Resident of either Greene or Christian Counties
• Possess a valid MO state identification/driver’s license
• Provide four (4) recent, consecutive paystubs verifying stable
employment

Please be aware, in order to proceed with our application and avoid processing delays, you will be required to upload specific documents. The
following documentation will need to be readable and in PDF or JPG format only:

Scan of your MO state Identification/driver’s license.
Lease rental agreement (showing lessee, all occupants as well as
lessor and address for payment to be made) or mortgage.
Four (4) most recent, consecutive paystubs detailing name and
address of employer, applicant’s name and address, hours
worked, rate of pay, time frame worked and check date. No
exceptions.
If submitting tax forms, include all pages.
If requesting expenses/bills/utilities, must be in applicant’s name
and submit page showing applicant’s name, address, service
provider address for payment to be made and account number (or
remit slip). No payments will be made to applicants.
You are required to detail all monthly expenses regarding current
spending, including, but not limited to, rent/mortgage, childcare,
gas, groceries, insurance, vehicle, phone, utilities, etc.


You will not be able to save this form, so be prepared to fill it out in its entirety. This form is best filled out on a desktop computer. If you do not supply all the requested and required documents and answer questions to the best of your knowledge, you will not be considered for assistance. 

Please allow up to 5-7 days for your WIN Volunteer Advocate to contact you via email and phone to determine if you meet the requirements and guidelines as set forth by our Board of Directors and Awards Committee.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WIN?

Women In Need (WIN) is a registered not-for-profit organization founded in March 2003 with the primary objective of helping working women in need. WIN is led by a board of 12 professionals, each with their own story of a friend, loved one, or their self once in need of some help. WIN is also comprised of several fundraising volunteers called WINNERS, a group of men and women who meet regularly to brainstorm and plan various fundraising events.

How does WIN Help Women in Need?

WIN raises money to help women in need, with a goal of holding one major fundraising event per quarter. The WIN board meets regularly to discuss the not-for-profit side of the business. In addition, they interview potential applicants and decide who to help.

Who does WIN Help?

WIN helps single, working women not receiving any other form of public assistance. WIN offers one-time assistance in a crisis when there are no other means of support. Recipients are not required to pay back any gift; however, many turn around and give back by volunteering on a WIN committee or in some other way. WIN has helped women with paying bills, paying for services,  and writing letters to bill collectors.

How Can I Apply to Get Help from WIN?

You get help by filling out our application. You can apply here