Financial Assistance

Brook Hill offers limited financial assistance to those in need through the Gary Hicks Fund (formerly the Community Assistance Fund). Pastor Gary Hicks served as the Outreach Pastor at Brook Hill for many years and had a passion for the homeless and overlooked.

Process

Complete the online form below. Applications are processed Monday through Thursday, and you should receive a response within 1–3 business days.

• When your application is received, you will be asked to provide a copy of your overdue bill, eviction notice, etc. (limit of 1). This should be saved as a .jpg, .pdf, or similar file and contain the name of the company, their address for submitting payment, and your account number. Screenshots from an electronic bill will not be accepted unless it contains all of this information.
• Gift cards are not issued to the applicant. Any assistance will be paid by check directly to the company.
• If you are seeking temporary housing, such as a short motel stay, you must first contact all other resources available through the City of Frederick/Frederick Housing Authority, etc. Please be sure to review the directory of resources [PDF] and contact the featured nonprofit organizations listed below.

 
Note: No funds are available until May 1, 2026.

For specific questions, please email brookhill@bhumc.org.

Featured Nonprofits

Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc.
Faith House – Employment-focused residential program for unhoused women and women with children
Phone: 301-695-6633, ext. 230

Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP) of Frederick County
Women’s Housing–Education Connection: Thrive Housing Network
Phone: 240-415-8971 or email info@ShipFrederick.com