Legitimacy of Needs: Each opportunity for service that is presented to Faith Church (using funds raised via Operation Share) will be assessed on an individual basis. Although decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, the following general guidelines are in place to provide reasonable guidance as to the legitimacy of the request:

1. Are there sufficient resources to respond to the request?
2. Does the individual/family for whom the request has been made have sufficient resources themselves to meet the perceived need?
3. Has the need been forwarded to us by a recognized humanitarian agency or non-profit organization?
4. Does the individual/family currently receive support from a government agency or non-profit organization?
5. Is a repair (for example, to one’s house/dwelling) a basic life necessity?
6. Has the individual/family received assistance from Faith Church within the past six months?