Chimorel is developing four distribution committee categories which will determine how funds are allocated. The committee categories are:

1. Client Assistance		3. Business Incubation
2. Education & Employment		4. Nonprofit Development

Funds allocated to a Distribution Committee fund the programs for which the committee is responsible. These funds will come from three sources: (1) allocations through a Volunteer's Recommendation Privilege; (2) funding raising, membership and program allocations determined by the Board, and (3) assignments a committee makes to its applicants.

       A volunteer, client or staff member will apply to a committee for assistance to meet a particular objective. The committee will review the application and determine the criteria necessary for the need to be funded. Part of the criteria, obviously, requires that funds be available. Other criteria may involve: Is there a genuine need? Will the applicant participate in raising the funds required? Does the applicant have others who will help generate the funds required? Should the committee assign someone to help the applicant with the problem instead of raising funds? What other alternatives are available to meet the need? Is the client genuinely motivated to solve a real problem? Are there obvious/potential conflicts of interest?

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