NEW CASTLE CARES FUND (NCCF)

The New Castle Cares Fund (NCCF) is a voluntary, private fund to help fixed income, the elderly, handicapped and persons with special emergency needs who have difficulty paying their electric and water bills.

The Municipal Services Commission (MSC) in agreement with the Salvation Army has established a tax deductible fund that allows you to make a contribution that can help a fellow citizen. The contributions from its customers shall be sent directly to the Salvation Army with checks payable to the New Castle Cares Fund.

The NCCF throughout the city of New Castle service area shall have sole control over the determination whether any particular applicant is an eligible beneficiary and shall receive assistance. The Salvation Army shall account for all contributions to and distributions from the NCCF in a separate account which may be audited from time to time by the MSC or its representatives.

The Salvation Army shall provide monthly reports to the MSC showing all contributions and disbursements from NCCF

Assistance is limited to one time in a twelve month period and the amount of assistance cannot exceed $300.00