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.

Emergency Financial Assistance

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 $1500 to cover first month’s rent in a new location.
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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 $1500 to cover qualifying one-time financial disruptions.
> Information on eligibility, qualifying expense and application process
> Apply