This is short-term financial assistance. If this application is accepted, you will be only eligible for our financial assistance for two years from the date of your first application.
Have you been wrongfully convicted and released? If no, you do not qualify for our financial assistance. Yes No
If you are affiliated with an innocence project, please provide the following information about that project.
Applicant Demographic Information
Incarceration has a significant negative impact on physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Please indicate all you have experienced since your release.
How often do you experience trauma or stress related to your wrongful conviction?
Multiple times per day Daily A few times per week A few times per month Occasionally Never
What would you say are your TOP 3 needs today?
What is your highest level of education?
No formal education High school diploma or equivalent Some college experience Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree PhD or professional degree (ex: medical degree, law degree)
Applicant Financial Information
Have you received financial assistance from us before? Yes No
Have you received any compensation?Yes No
Are you currently employed? (required)
Full time (40+ hours per week) Part time (32 hours per week) Less than part time (less than 32 hours per week) Not currently employed
What is your current living situation?
Rent a house or apartment Own a house or apartment Living with friends or family (not paying rent) Living in temporary housing (such as a hotel or halfway house) Unhoused
Please check all that you currently have:
Have you been unable to pay a bill in the last 12 months? (required) Yes No
How did you hear about our financial assistance?
Upload any supporting documents - this includes PDFs or pictures of specific needs you stated above. Please make sure the documents include the account holder and any information needed to remit payment. These bills must have your name and address visible. If the bills are not in your name, please provide an explanation as to why. Examples include rental agreements, phone bills, car repair bills, etc. Uploading these documents is required for the application process. We pay these bills directly rather than give you the money because you will not have to pay taxes on the funds. If your file is too large or you have multiple files, please email them directly to info@prunofund.org and upload a document stating they will be emailed so we know to look for them.
I affirm that the information provided in this application and the accompanying documents is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. My signature indicates that I authorize The Pruno Fund, Inc. to verify any and all information. I understand and acknowledge that false or misleading statements of a material fact may be subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable laws. I further acknowledge that the Internal Revenue Service has the right to ask The Pruno Fund, Inc. for information, at any time, related to this application and the accompanying documents.
