Cherry Hill Strong's Barrier Mitigation Fund
Resident Awards for Unexpected Hardships and Emergencies
The Cherry Hill Strong Barrier Mitigation Fund provides financial awards to eligible residents, workers, and families experiencing financial hardship or an unexpected emergency.
Support may be available for needs such as rent, utilities, funeral expenses, medical bills, HVAC repairs, and other qualifying hardships.
How the Fund Supports Cherry Hill
Watch this short video to learn how the Barrier Mitigation Fund helps residents navigate unexpected hardships and keep families stable.
Barrier Mitigation Fund Overview
You may be eligible for a neighborhood support award if you meet at least one of the following:
- You live in Cherry Hill
- You work in Cherry Hill
- You have a student who attends a school in Cherry Hill, including Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School, Early Head Start programs, or Arundel Elementary School
*Residents may only receive support once per year. You must wait one full calendar year from your award before applying again.
Documents needed to complete your application:
Identification
Ex., state license, passport.
Proof of Eligibility
Apartment or house lease, electric, gas, water, or phone bill, Internet bill, mortgage statement, employment letter/paystub, or report cards. Ensure the entire document, including your name and address, is visible.
Proof of Hardship
Eviction notice, utility cut-off notice, burial bill, medical bill, home disaster, or other proof. Do not submit bank statements or pay stubs.
Distribution Timeline
- •Applications are reviewed monthly, and awards are distributed once a month on the third Wednesday of each month.
- •You can expect an email update prior to the third Wednesday each month with an update.
- •Please check the inbox of the email address you provided on your application, including your spam or junk folder, for updates.
Have an urgent emergency? If you are facing an eviction, funeral expense, or HVAC emergency, please clearly identify the emergency in your application and provide documentation when available. Check the emergency box.
Important: Wondering about the status of your application? Coming to the Cherry Hill Strong office will not expedite your process. Our team is working diligently to review every request and respond to residents. Please check your email for updates.
If you need help completing the online application, visit Enoch Pratt Free Library and ask for the digital navigator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Apply?
Review the application checklist, required documents, and emergency resources before submitting your request.