FAQ Section

Where can I apply?

Eligible folks should apply for mutual aid funds via the stipend application form. The application can be found at the beginning of this page and on our Open Collective page. Please let us know via email if you have any issues submitting an application.

Who is eligible to apply?

Black individuals and families who reside in the greater Pasadena area who are experiencing financial hardship.

How often does PBEP fundraise and distribute funds?

Quarterly: 

Q1 Jan-March

Q2 April-June

Q3 July -Sept

Q4 Oct-Dec 

Fundraising is ongoing and stipends are distributed at the end of the quarter depending on the availability of funds. Timelines for disbursement may vary based on the volume of applicants and the availability of funds.

How many recipients are selected per quarter?

The amount of quarterly recipients selected varies and depends on how much we are able to fundraise in that quarter.

How are recipients selected?

Recipients who apply within the application window for a given quarter are selected at random to avoid any biases or conflicts of interest. PBEP’s Leadership Team then votes to approve the disbursement of funds, and the stipend request is submitted and processed through our fiscal sponsor Raft Foundation.

Can I reapply if I am not selected?

If you are not selected you will automatically be considered amongst the next quarter of applicants. You will not need to reapply.

Can I reapply if I am selected?

No, our mutual aid funds are a one-time stipend built with the intention to help as many as we can with limited resources and organizing capacity.

What if I do not have a physical mailing address?

Please contact us at pasadenabep@gmail.com. If you do not have access to email, please visit one of our community partners and leave your contact info, and we will work to coordinate with you: Eaton Fire Collaborative, Octavia's Bookshelf, La Pintoresca Library 

Additional questions? 

Please reach out to our team via email at pasadenabep@gmail.com