financial assistance
 Lisa’s husband committed suicide after losing his job two years ago and suffering from severe depression. He left nothing for the family. Their house was in the final stages of foreclosure and their only car was two weeks away from being repossessed. Lisa was working but did not have enough funds to move or pay deposits for utilities and Lisa called JFS in sheer desperation. We obtained a mover at no cost, paid for the FPL deposit and car payment, and provided Publix gift cards to stock her refrigerator. Lisa began to receive deliveries from the Food Pantry and she and her children are now in counseling. |
Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF) Provides interest-free educational loans to Jewish students for post-secondary study at accredited institutions.
Hebrew Free Loan Association (HFLA) Provides interest-free loans to assist individuals and families unable to secure a bank loan. Funds can be used for a variety of things including the repair or purchase of a car, home repairs, dental care, prostheses, educational classes, or other necessary expenses. A maximum of $3,000 can be borrowed and a guarantor must secure the loan.
Silverstein In-Home Service Fund provides assistance to Jewish seniors who have just returned home from the hospital or rehabilitation center with short term home care services.
Rose Golden Fund provides assistance for basic needs, including food, shelter, car repairs and other vital support for individuals and families.
Delores and Ralph Solomon Fund for Children with Special Needs was established to assist a child with special needs, such as therapies, corrective shoes, special eyeglasses, hearing aides, or other specialty equipment or service.
Viner Family Compassionate Care Program provides financial assistance to families with dependent children who need help dealing with a temporary crisis, as well as helping the children meet their physical and social needs.
Hands on Tzedakah ("HOT") Partners with our agency to assist individuals/families who are in need of essential life sustaining assistance.
Additional financial assistance is provided by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. JFS is also an authorized FEMA distribution site for rental assistance.
