Number of awards made to date: 2
Number of applications received to date: 8
If there is an immediate need go to the Leisure World Member Resources page at www.lwsb.com/member-resource/
These general principles apply to applications for aid from the Leisure World Care Fund:
Application considerations will adhere to all the usual non-discrimination standards.
Application reviews could take 30 days.
Aid awards will be in amounts less than $200/mo provided for terms up to 12 months which will be renewable upon review at the end of the term.
Repayment is an option not a requirement.
Funds will be paid directly to GRF and credited to the client’s obligations.
All applications are taken in person.
Here below is an example intake form. Potential clients should be prepared to provide the information as well as verifying documents.
To pre-apply download the Client interview form and email it to lwcares@lwcaresfund.org or by US Mail to 13650 Del Monte Drive Apt B24 Seal Beach CA 90740
You can also call and leave a message at (562)262-8280
Leisure World Cares Fund (LWCF)
Application Policy and Process Policy
The purpose of this policy is to state eligibility requirements, applicant responsibilities, and the LWCF review and award processes.
- Applicant must complete the required LWCF application and agree to disclose all sources of income and assets at the time of application and during the time of assistance.
- Applicant must show over the course of assistance that they have conserved their own resources to the extent that basic healthcare and normal life expenses are covered in order to be eligible for future assistance.
- Assistance is for a 12-month period, but may be renewable upon completion of a new application.
- Assistance is in amounts not exceeding $200 a month and is based upon available resources and donations to the LWCF.
- LWCF Aid payments will be made to the Golden Rain Foundation for HOA fees.
- Repayment through financial mechanisms is an option, but not a requirement.
- Designated donations and assistance are to be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
- All standard non-discrimination standards will be adhered to but to preserve the dignity of the applicant the Fund reserves the right to refuse service.
Application and Review Procedure
All Applicant information, in particular health related and credit information, shall be kept confidential and under the purview of the LWCF Executive Committee.
Applicant completes and submits initial application either online or in paper form to the LWCF Client Services Committee (LWCF CSC) for initial review.
The LWCF CSC (or Designee) reviews the application form for completion and initiates the full financial worksheet with the Applicant.
The completed Applicant Financial Worksheet and other Applicant information, as available, is then sent to the Client Services Committee for consideration. Interviews with the Applicant may be required.