Tobacco Store Donation Policy Effective August 1, 2013 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to have a clear understanding on the types of donations and financial support that can be offered through the Shubenacadie Bands Tobacco store revenue to individual band members. All requests for Tobacco Store Donations must be submitted in writing to the Band Administration. PLEASE NOTE: St Catherines Church Located In Indian Brook will continue to receive the same support through the bands tobacco store revenue as it has before this policy was implemented. 1. Sports and Recreation The band already has an established sports and recreation program that is supported through tobacco store revenue. All sports and recreation requests that do not qualify under this program are welcome to seek assistance through section 3 of this policy. 2. Seniors Program The Shubenacadie Band Seniors program is designed to provide assistance to those Band members who are 64 years and older by covering 100% of their heating and electricity expenses. Those wishing to apply for assistance under the Seniors Program must meet with the following criteria: A. Must be a Shubenacadie Band Member; B. Must be 64 years old or older (proof will be required); C. Must be the head of household (proof will be required); D. Must live in the province of Nova Scotia;
****Make note that the band will require one or all of the following items to determine eligibility for this program****

3. Chief and Council Emergency Donations The Shubenacadie Band does sympathize with emergency situations experienced by our band members. Band members that require assistance that need emergency funding between $0 -$100.00 are advised to seek approval from either Shubenacadie Band Director of Operations or the Director of Finance. Please make note that it may take up to one week to process these requests. Band members that require more than $100.00 in emergency funding will have to see Chief and Council during a duly convened meeting and seek a motion to have their request for emergency funding approved. To qualify for this program one must demonstrate the following: A. Must be a Shubenacadie Band Member; B. Must have demonstrated that their emergency situation is not covered through an existing program/initiative offered through or in partnership with the Shubenacadie Band; C. Household income may be considered when reviewing emergency funding; D. Must live in the province of Nova Scotia;
****Make note that the band may require one or all of the following items to determine eligibility for this program****

(i)T4 slips (ii) Canada Customs Revenue Agency tax assessment. (iii) Proof of business Income if applicable

*****PLEASE NOTE ON GOING RENT PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE SUPPORTED *****