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How does CBN’s Helping the Home Front Work?
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The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) gives donations to churches who identify military families in their congregation needing financial help. Your family and your church may be interviewed for a story on The 700 Club.
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Why is CBN asking to film my family’s story for airing on The 700 Club?
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Filming your family’s experience and airing it on The 700 Club is vital to keeping 700 Club viewers informed on Helping the Home Front’s progress.
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What is the application process?
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Helping the Home Front works in partnership with local churches. A brief email from your church explaining the family’s need is all that’s necessary to begin the approval process. Visit the Contact Page to send an email.
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Is Helping the Home Front open only to active duty?
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The program is designed to honor active duty and their families. Exceptions for veterans will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Are single active duty military members eligible?
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If a single active duty member is responsible for someone in their household (child/parent/sibling, etc.) they will be considered.
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How long will it take before CBN helps my family?
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Once approved, the process is generally completed within a few weeks.
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How does my church receive money?
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CBN will send a check to your church for the approved funds. Your church will be responsible for providing CBN a simple accounting of how the funds were distributed.
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Is my church eligible for multiple donations?
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Yes. All candidates who meet the criteria of military families needing assistance will be considered.
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Does my church need to match the CBN funds?
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There is no financial obligation for your church to match the funds.
