We thank you for applying for the EJP Emergency Fund. Due to lack of sustainable funding, the EJP Emergency will temporarily stop review of applications submitted by non-EJP alumni. We are working to secure sustainable funding to again make this opportunity open to all people being released from IDOC custody. We will keep your application in the order it has been received in anticipation that we will again make this fund open to all people released from IDOC..
We are sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment you may be experiencing, but rest assured the EJP Emergency Fund is diligently working to make this available to you and others who may apply in the future. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the EJP Emergency Fund team listed on the application.
Best regards,
The EJP Emergency Fund
Requirements:
- Must have been released from IDOC
- Take the Emergency EJP Relief Fund 10-question survey upon receiving funds
- Provide photo and/or written comment about how the funds provided support
FAQs
What sorts of things qualify as emergency needs? What sorts of things can I apply for funding for?
Medication, hospitalization, medical treatment, rent/mortgage, utilities (gas, light, phone), car repairs, groceries and the like.
Do I have to pay back the money?
No. However, our goal is to keep this fund available for future individuals in need. This fund would appreciate donations of any size from you if you are a beneficiary of this funding support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Currently, eligibility is restricted to EJP alumni.
How will recipients be determined?
Applications will be evaluated by a committee comprised of EJP alumni based on four factors:
1. Extent to which the applicant needs relief (Applications will be rated according to a four-point rubric).
2. Whether the applicant has received previous emergency relief funds.
3. The amount of money an applicant requests.
4. Fund availability
How do I apply?
An application will be sent upon referral or inquiry to the person in need through email. The completed application form will automatically be sent to EJP Emergency Fund Administrators for review and approval. The funds, if approved will then be sent to the applicant via courier check or electronically.
Is there a deadline to apply?
There is no deadline for EJP alumni applicants.
How frequently will relief funds be given out?
Funds will be given out based on a “needs rubric” until they are depleted. It is highly encouraged that applicants who are beneficiaries of funding donate to the fund if/when possible to keep this available for other people in need who apply in the future.
Any additional inquiries can be made by emailing, calling or texting
Orlando “Chilly” Mayorga: o.mayorga2017@gmail.com/ 1-708-710-5962
Eric Nava: ericknll2013@gmail.com