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First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs Survivor Care Policy 
Effective March 1, 2025
This Survivor Care Request form may be utilized for requests related to supporting the victims affected by the November 5, 2017, shooting incident. 
Survivor Care Guidelines: 
1. The Survivor Care Subcommittee is responsible for administering programs related to Survivor Care resulting from the November 5, 2017, shooting incident. Requests are limited to the assistance of victims only. Payment will be made from funds received and designated for victim relief. If the funds are exhausted, standard benevolence guidelines will apply. 
2. Assistance requests may be made for medical reasons only, such as medical equipment, supplies, care, and treatment. 
3. Multiple applications may be received in a calendar year. 
4. Payment of expenses may be made directly to the provider or may be made to the applicant for distribution to providers. Payment will typically be made by check. Evidence of the amount required to meet needs such as copies of bills, prescriptions for medications, etc. must be provided. 
5. Applications will be reviewed by members of the Survivor Care Subcommittee and must be approved by at least two members of the Subcommittee. 
6. Applications and information they contain will be held in strict confidence by all parties. 

Hold Harmless / Liability Release 
First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs, Texas, it’s Pastor, Officers, Agents, Employees, and Members are hereby released, forever discharged and held harmless from any and all liability, claims, or demands for personal injury, sickness, or death, as well as property damage and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may incurred as a result of the review, approval, payment and/or denial of benefits under the administration of the Benevolence or Survivor Care programs. Furthermore, the requestor hereby agrees to hold harmless and indemnify said Church, it’s Pastor, Officers, Agents, Employees, and Members from any financial liability sustained by said acts of the aforementioned church parties.
Name (Required)
Email Address (Required)
Applicant Current Address
Applicant Mailing Address, if different.
Applicant Phone Number
Applicant Household Members
Please enter the name, relationship, age and employment status of each of your household members.
Type of Assistance Requested
Please list the type and amount of assistance requested, and for how long the assistance will be needed.
Other Assistance
Please list other sources of assistance you have received, and the amount received, in the last six months.
Applicant Submission
By submitting this request, I affirm that I have read and understand the policies and guidelines for assistance receipt from First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs and agree to abide by them.