Financial help for pressing expenses is available for the Western PA Jewish Community
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The Jewish Assistance Fund provides grants for necessities, including:
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This is a grant with NO REPAYMENT
Contact us to discuss applying, you may be eligible to apply at this time
Extenuating circumstances are always considered
We return all calls and meet with eligible
applicants weekly throughout the year - By appointment
You are eligible if you:
Live in Western PA
You or someone in your household is Jewish
Experiencing financial challenges
Difficulty paying bills
We encourage you to contact us if:
You live in Western PA,
Someone in your household is Jewish,
You have pressing expenses
We serve the Western PA Jewish Community.
Please refer to eligibility information prior to contacting us.
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
Grantors meet with applicants BY APPOINTMENT ONLY in the Jewish Assistance Fund office. The JAF Appointment Coordinator will provide the exact location when an appointment is scheduled.
CLICK HERE TO DISCUSS AN APPOINTMENT
If you cannot come to your appointment, CALL TO CANCEL and leave a message: 412.521.3237
Free parking is available in a lot in front of the building.
The Jewish Assistance Fund is accessible by bus
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Including local community organizations/services as well as financial resources/assistance programs for utility, housing, health insurance, and burial expenses
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