Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency Financial Assistance
Please contact JFS after April 15 for funding availability.
Contact JFS at (651) 698-0767.
Emergency Financial Assistance
JFS offers emergency financial assistance to help individuals or families stabilize their current living situations. Depending on the availability of funds, JFS may be able to help with one grant up to $500 during a 12-month period. Some examples of need include avoiding eviction, utility shut off, or preventing vehicle repossession.
To qualify for up to $500 in assistance, you must meet one of these criteria:
- Be a current JFS client
- Be a member of the greater St. Paul Jewish community
Assistance must be used to stabilize a current situation. A bill or paperwork demonstrating the need is required. Checks are made payable directly to the vendor and not to individuals or families. JFS reserves the right to determine if a need qualifies for this assistance.
Eight Degree Loan Program
This program provides a one time, interest free loan, up to $1,000, to help individuals or families stabilize their current living situation. Some examples of need include avoiding eviction, utility shut off, or preventing vehicle repossession.
To qualify for a loan up to $1000, you must meet one of these criteria:
- Be a current JFS client
- Be a member of the greater St. Paul Jewish community
Assistance must be used to stabilize a current situation. A bill or paperwork demonstrating the need is required. Checks are made payable directly to the vendor and not to individuals or families. Payments terms are over a two-year period and will be made with JFS staff. JFS reserves the right to determine if a need qualifies for this loan.
Jewish Free Loan Program
Loans up to $7,500 can be approved with co-signers meeting creditworthiness requirements. Payment terms are zero interest, paid over two or three years. Eligibility requirements include being Jewish and/or working for a local Jewish agency.
JFS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at (651) 698-0767.