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Financial Assistance

We offer short-term, limited financial assistance to cover unexpected financial shock, such as job losses, interruptions in income, or unexpected expenses that threaten a household’s stability. Our focus is on rent assistance to support housing stability.

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Do You Qualify for Financial Assistance? 

We can’t help everyone who asks but contact us if you have low income and have experienced a financial crisis. We prioritize Jewish households. To be eligible for rent assistance, including move-in assistance, households must have previously been able to pay rent without assistance and have a plan in place to be able to pay rent going forward.

Be prepared to submit paperwork that supports your request (lease, ledger, and W-9 from your landlord).



How Can we Help?

We aim to fill the gap and help people who’ve had a financial crisis build stability. We may be able to help you with rental assistance (including current and past due rent) and move-in costs once you have an identified unit and a lease.

Request Financial Assistance 

The application is only available on Mondays. Please fill it out between 9am-5pm on Monday and then wait for a response. We will email you by Thursday. 

Because we cannot help everyone who applies, please also explore other options. Visit Washington 211 or dial 2-1-1 on your phone to find additional resources, shelter, and housing options.



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Every Contribution Helps

JFS is a nonprofit organization that relies on contributions from donors to provide essential services. You do not need to donate to receive services.

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