CHRISTMAS BUREAU 2012

DISTRIBUTION DAY: Friday, DECEMBER 21, 2012 10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. @ ONCENTER
Registration Locations and Times
Refugee Center 501 Park St. Wednesday, November 28 Thursday, November 29 Friday, November 30 Onondaga Tabernacle 7453 Morgan Rd., Liverpool Saturday, December 1 Huntington Family Center 405 Gifford St. Monday, December 3

Families of 2 or more, with at least one child age 16 or younger, living in Onondaga County and meeting the income guidelines below are eligible for Christmas Bureau. Each family receives a holiday food basket including a turkey and other boxed/canned goods. A toy and a book are provided for children birth through 12 years of age. A gift item and a book are available for youth ages 13 16. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION (no information will be available from prior years) Many families receiving Temporary Assistance Benefits from the Department of Social Services will receive a Benefits Summary Sheet that will provide all of the information needed to register for the Christmas Bureau. Recipients must bring the Benefit Summary Sheet and personal ID with them to the registration site. If you receive Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits only, you will not receive the letter. You are still eligible and can prove it by bringing the information below. For Families NOT receiving the Benefits Summary Sheet: Social Security Cards (or official document with social security number on it) for head of household and all family members Proof of Eligible Incomelast 4 pay stubs, present year tax records, official document from the Social Security Administration, NYS/UIB, etc. Please note: a benefit card is not sufficient for proof of income Proof of ages of all childrenbenefit cards, birth certificates, school records or immunizations/shot records from a doctor. Proof of address - piece of mail with envelope or utility bill dated within 90 days.
CHRISTMAS BUREAU INCOME ELIGIBILITY

10:00 am-5:30 pm 10:00 am-5:30 pm 10:00 am-4:00 pm

10:00 am-2:00 pm

10:00 am-5:30 pm

Greater Love in Christ Church 2026 Midland Ave. Tuesday, December 4 10:00 am-5:30 pm First English Lutheran Church 501 James St. Wednesday, December 5 10:00 am-5:30 pm Boys and Girls Club 2100 East Fayette Street Thursday, December 6 Dunbar 1453 S. State St. Friday, December 7

10:00 am-5:30 pm

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Salina Civic Center 2826 Lemoyne Ave., Mattydale Saturday, December 8 10:00 am-2:00 pm Oncenter 800 S. State St. Monday, December 10 Tuesday, December 11 Wednesday. December 12 Thursday, December 13 Friday, December 14

10:00 am-5:30 pm 10:00 am-5:30 pm 10:00 am-5:30 pm 10:00 am-7:00 pm 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Family Size 2 3 4

Monthly Gross Income $1,891 $2,386 $2,881 $3,376 $3,871 $4,366 $4,861

Yearly Gross Income $22,695 $28,635 $34,575 $40,515 $46,445 $52,395 $58,335

All families must register, even if registered in a prior year. Beginning December 1st, 2012, The Salvation Army will be partnering with Upstate Childrens Hospital in an effort to get children vaccinated and pair families with a primary care physician. Please call HELPLINE or see the Registration Coordinator for more information.

5 6 7 8

Based on 150% of 2012 Federal Poverty Guidelines Add $5,940/yr for each additional family member

Questions? Call HELPLINE at 435-8300