JFCS administers a number of scholarship funds for post-secondary education. If you are interested in applying for any of these funds, complete the Scholarship Application.
JFCS awards camp scholarships to youth in our community each year, providing the opportunity to attend camp to build new life skills, become more independent and connect with peers on a deeper level. View more information
JFCS offers financial assistance grants to help eligible households stabilize when they are faced with a temporary and documentable event that disrupts their finances.
First month’s rent in a new location:
The number of households facing eviction is growing, rent costs are rising and moves are expensive. JFCS is here to help. For those eligible, our program can provide a one-time financial assistance grant of up to $1800 to cover first month’s rent in a new location.
> Information on eligibility, qualifying expense and application process
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One-time financial disruption:
One unexpected costly repair can quickly snowball to put undue financial strain on a household’s stability. When such a financial crisis occurs, JFCS is here to help. For those eligible, our program can provide a one-time financial assistance grant of up to $1800 to cover qualifying one-time financial disruptions.
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***JFCS is not accepting emergency financial aid applications at this time. Due to exceptionally high demand over many months, we currently have more applications than we can support. We do not know when we will resume accepting applications.
JFCS provides emergency and long-term food assistance including emergency food boxes, assistance applying for SNAP and connecting individuals and families with community food resources. Through a working partnership with PRISM Food Shelf of Golden Valley, JFCS extends the capacities of both social service agencies to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship and/or food insecurity. Anyone who is experiencing food insecurity can reach out for assistance.
Kim Mueller, Food Security Program Coordinator
952-417-2118 | KMueller@jfcsmpls.org
The Jewish Free Loan program provides interest-free loans of up to $7,500 for Jewish residents of the greater Twin Cities area. Applicants must have sufficient income to make the monthly payments, obtain one or two qualified co-signers depending upon the size of the loan, and repay the loan within 24 months.
For information, contact: 952-546-0616
