The Help Bank Application

Thanks for your interest in The Help Bank! This short application helps us understand what you’re working on and what kind of support would be most useful. If we need more details, we’ll invite you to complete a longer application.

Please fill out all required information below.

Basics

First name

Last name

Preferred Name (if different)

Email address

Phone number

Address

What's the best way to contact you?

Text

Phone Call

Email

Idea Snapshot

The Help Bank prioritizes projects and start-up businesses connected to the areas below. Which feel most connected to your idea?

Animals (Dog, animal welfare)

Children & youth

Creativity & the arts

Service (Making life better for people and the planet)

I’m not sure — I want to talk it through

In a few sentences, tell us what startup business or dream project you are working toward.

Have you ever started a business?

Yes

No

Have you ever made and sold an item?

Yes

No

What kind of support are you looking for right now?

Start-up loan

In-kind support (materials, supplies, space, etc.)

Mentorship / 1:1 guidance

Help getting a job (resume, interviewing, etc.)

Skill-building

Not sure yet — I want to talk it through

Where are you in the process?

Just an idea / still figuring it out

I have a basic plan, but need help shaping it

I'm ready to start, I just need support/resources

I already started / I'm trying to grow or improve it

I'm stuck and need help getting unstuck

If you’re requesting a loan or supplies: about how much do you think you’ll need right now?

$0 (not requesting money/resources right now)

Not sure yet

I have an amount in mind

If things go well, what would “a win” look like for your idea/endeavor?

Why it matters

What’s driving this idea for you right now?

Independence / standing on my own

Providing for myself or my family

Healing /rebuilding after a hard season

Creativity / self-expression

Community care / giving back

Pride / proving to myself I can do it

Opportunity / growth (skills, career, school)

Stability (housing, transportation, basic needs)

I'm not sure yet — I want to talk it through

In one sentence, what’s the “why” behind that?

About you

What's your biggest challenge right now?

I don't know where to start

I need supplies/materials

I need money to get started

I need a plan or timeline

I need help promoting/reaching people

I need confidence/support

I need skills training (resume, interviewing, sales, budgeting, etc.)

I don't have time/transportation

Other (please share)

What kind of support helps you most?

Someone to help me make a plan and break it into steps

Check-ins/accountability (someone to keep me on track)

A mentor who can teach me skills and give feedback

Connections (people, spaces, resources)

Funding/material support

Encouragement/morale support

Not sure yet

Participation & support needs

Transportation & access needs

I can get to Center City / main Philly areas easily

I can get around my neighborhood, but farther is hard

I need something close to home

I rely on public transportation

I need help with transportation sometimes

I prefer virtual/online options if possible

I have accessibility needs (mobility/hearing/vision/etc.)

I have chilcare responsibilities that affect my schedule

Wrap-up

Anything else you want us to know right now?

I confirm the information I shared is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

What’s Next?

Review & Reflection

Quick Connection

Our team reviews every application personally to ensure our classes or coaching slots are a perfect match for your specific goals.

Expect a warm hello via email or a phone call within 48 hours. We’ll discuss the community details and how we can best support your vision.

Contact Hilary Green: (610) 316-5000
or Hilarygreen@comcast.net