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Financial Assistance for Individuals

The Modest Needs Foundation offers small grants of $750-$1,250 to low-income families living paycheck-to-paycheck in USA and Canada. Grants can be for an emergency expense or for a regular expense such as rent that the family cannot afford due to an extenuating circumstance. All requirements and FAQ’s can be found here.

The Hebrew Free Loan Society offers no-interest loans to individuals in New York City, Westchester and Long Island for a number of purposes including vocational training and COVID-19 relief. Income limits by household size are defined by type of loan. A guarantor is required for all loans. Complete details can be found here.