Founded in 1985, the Jewish Assistance Fund provides immediate financial assistance, without expectation of repayment,
to Jewish people in western Pennsylvania who have limited resources and are in need of emergency support for food, clothing, housing, utilities,
transportation and medical necessities.
We respond quickly and confidentially
Assisting members of the Jewish community and their families experiencing financial challenges
by providing grants for
pressing financial needs, with NO repayment
Tell others about JAF's grants.
Word of mouth is powerful
You can refer family members, friends, colleagues, congregants,
patients, clients, neighbors, students, community members, etc who may be eligible
The Jewish Assistance Fund provides grants for necessities including:
No.
This is a grant with no repayment
We respond to all inquiries and meet with eligible applicants weekly throughout the year
During these challenging times, in general, people can reapply every six months. Each person’s situation is unique. We encourage everyone to contact us.
Jewish individuals and families
Living in Western PA who need financial help in order to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, housing, utilities, transportation or medical necessities
Tell family members, friends, colleagues, congregants, patients, clients, neighbors, students, community members, etc. about the Jewish Assistance Fund
Encourage them to visit the JAF website or call 412.521.3237
We will contact them and privately and confidentially speak with them
You tell someone and they contact JAF and leave a message (phone or website)
We take it from there.
JAF appointment coordinator calls and talks with them.
Grantors meet with applicants weekly, throughout the year, by appointment.
An appointment is scheduled to meet with JAF Grantors.
OR
Referral to other organizations.
After people contact us, we will call them. They will have the opportunity to discuss their situation privately and confidentially. If they are eligible, after an application by phone, JAF volunteers will review their application. Applications are reviewed weekly
Without repayment for pressing expenses
Living in more than 55 zip codes in Western PA touched by the easing of mounting expenses
Ensuring availability of confidential and accessible financial support
For additional financial resources in the Jewish Community, please visit JFundspgh.org