About Us

Need assistance?

We respond quickly
Assisting members of the Jewish community experiencing financial challenges by providing
Grants for Immediate & Pressing Financial needs
All inquiries are confidential

What do we consider
Immediate & Pressing
Financial need?

The Jewish Assistance Fund provides grants for necessities, including:

Is this loan?

No.
This is a grant with no repayment.

How often can I receive a grant?

Grants are considered 1 time per year
Extenuating circumstances will be considered

How quickly will I hear from someone?

We respond to all inquiries and meet with eligible
applicants weekly throughout the year By appointment

Who can apply? Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you:
Live in Western PA
Part of the Jewish Community
Overwhelmed by expenses
Experiencing financial challenges
Difficulty paying bills

How Do I Request Assistance?

Reach out to us and our Appointment Coordinator will contact you to discuss scheduling
an appointment.
Grantors meet with applicants weekly, by appointment.

All inquiries are confidential

contact us

412.521.3237

Leave A Message

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Contact us and the JAF Appointment Coordinator will call to discuss
scheduling an appointment

"JAF is a story that so needs to be told. You have added quality and dignity to a senior's life and for that, we are all indeed appreciative. She feels special and doted upon. and this experience has indeed ignited her spirits. What a difference your kindness has made."

Sharyn Rubin
Director of Resident & Community Services
Jewish Association on Aging

"The Jewish Assistance Fund is an invaluable resource in our community. They transform impossible circumstances to help people rise above unimaginable challenges. I have been honored to work closely with JAF during my tenure as Executive Director at the Aleph Institute, and I look forward to continuous connection and collaboration."

Rabbi Vogel
Executive Director
Aleph Institute

"This is just a note to thank the Jewish Assistance fund for getting me my hearing aide. I will always remember your mitzvahs and I appreciate it so much."

Fondly, Edna

"I can't thank you enough for your help as I begin to get back on my feet due to your generosity!"

Financial Assistance Recipient

"We have had many situations in which clients have received eviction notices and utility stop notices. When they received a check from JAF they thanked us, and many in tears said they did not know what would have happened to them without our help."

JAF Grantor

"Words are difficult to find, but please accept our gratitude for your attentiveness, sensitivity and incredible generosity. With your help we are able to begin the dental work that is most desperately needed. Financial Assistance Recipient"

Financial Assistance Recipient

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your most generous grant. Although I am able to work part-time, my hours are limited due to my chronic illness. Therefore, your grant to me is most needed and most appreciated. "

Financial Assistance Recipient

"I just wanted to send a note thanking everyone at JAF for your kindness and understanding of my needs. The grant I received was used for medical bills and payoffs on past due debts. Thank you so much. I am so grateful that you are providing help for Jews in need."

Financial Assistance Recipient

Helpful information for your appointment with
Jewish Assistance Fund Grantors

Location

Grantors meet with applicants BY APPOINTMENT ONLY in the Jewish Assistance Fund office, located in the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, 828 Hazelwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

CLICK HERE TO DISCUSS AN APPOINTMENT

CANCELLATIONS

If you cannot come to your appointment, CALL TO CANCEL and leave a message: 412.521.3237

PARKING

Free parking is available in a lot in front of the building.

BUS INFORMATION

Take one of the 61s to Hazelwood and Murray Avenue.

 

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