How to Submit an Application to KBP Cares

This guide provides a step-by-step process for submitting a hardship application to KBP Cares, ensuring that individuals facing unexpected financial burdens can access essential support by simplifying the application process for you:

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**Getting Started** Visit [www.kbpcares.com](http://www.kbpcares.com) and click **Ask for Help**. This will take you to the KBP Cares landing page and application portal. 1. Create a Submittable account using your email, or log in with Gmail. 2. After your account is created, return to the **Ask for Help** button to start the application. 3. Select **KBP Cares Hardship Application** to begin.

**Eligibility Section** - Complete the screening questions to confirm you are a KBP employee and meet basic eligibility. - These questions must be finished before moving to the full application. - Click **Next** when done to continue.

**Filling Out the Initial Application** Once you’ve completed the **Eligibility** section, the next step is to fill out the **Application for Assistance**. **The first section includes:** - **Personal Information:** Your name, address, email, and phone number. - **Store Information:** Select your KBP Brand and enter your store number. - **Household Members:** List everyone who lives with you, including: - Children, partners, spouses, roommates, or other family members - Provide each person’s name and age - Be sure to include yourself in this list \*Detailed pictures provided below and broken into steps listed below

- **Store Information:** Select your KBP Brand and enter your store number. - There is a drop-down menu for your convenience. - You can search by using your store number, area coach name, or market.\ Example: "G135002, Quads, Russ Dhamers, Randy Klein"

We’ve created a table to make it easier to list everyone who lives with you, including: - Children, partners, spouses, roommates, or other family members - Each person’s name and age - Don’t forget to include yourself

After completing this section, you’ll be ready to move on to the next step: **Hardship Information**.

**Hardship Selection** In this section, you will be asked to please tell us what happened that led to you applying to KBP Cares 1. Please explain what happened, share your story, and tell us more about your situation 2. What are you requesting assistance with? (rent, utilities, etc) - Selecting your hardship - you will be asked to select one of the following *qualifying events* that best matches your situation - **Illness or Injury** - **Transportation Issues** *(car repairs, car accidents. Please note we do not buy cars)* - **Natural Disaster** (fire, flood, extreme weather) - **Death of a Family Member** *The loss of an immediate family member or a KBP employee, which may create funeral expenses or other financial hardship.* - **Lack of Permanent Housing** - **Domestic Violence** - **Increase in Family Size** *(not related to pregnancy)* - **Unexpected Loss of Household Income** **Tips for Hardship Category** - Not every hardship fits neatly into one category—choose the option that best describes your situation, and use the description box to share details in your own words. - Include all events if more than one caused your hardship. - Provide as much information as you can—it helps us understand the full picture.

Before submitting, you’ll need to check a box confirming that you’ve read and agree to the terms and conditions. - This ensures you understand the application process and requirements. - Please review the information carefully before checking the box. - Once acknowledged, you can move forward to submit your application.

### **This is the last step in the initial application process.** ### **You might be wondering—what happens next?** 1. A KBP Cares advocate will contact you to review the information you provided and may ask additional questions to better understand your situation and request for assistance. 2. If your situation meets the qualifying criteria, you will receive a second form requesting supporting documentation, such as: - Bills and monthly expenses - Financial documents (e.g., bank statements) to show financial need - Other supporting documentation as needed --- **Final Note**\ This guide is meant to walk you through the application process step by step. It is not the actual application itself. When you’re ready, please complete and submit your application through the KBP Cares portal.

How to Submit an Application to KBP Cares

Bree Chance
9 steps
3 minutes

Submittable

Kbpcares

After completing this section, you’ll be ready to move on to the next step: **Hardship Information**.