Hebrew Loan Fund (HeLP)
May 19, 2009
In the tradition of Gemilut Chassadim, acts of loving kindness, the Hebrew Loan Program (HeLP) of Greater Tampa makes available interest free loans to Jewish affiliated qualified residents of the Greater Tampa area in order to provide a dignified method of assisting those in temporary need of HELP in a manner that promotes self-reliance.
- Interest free loans
- Loans from $500 to $2,000
- Terms up to 24 months
- Co-signer(s) required
- Applicants must be affiliated with the Jewish Community
- Applicants must be gainfully employed or have a verifiable means to repay the loan
- Professionals working in the Jewish Community (i.e. Rabbis, Cantors, Educators and Jewish communal professionals) may not be co-signers
- HeLP will only accept a family member as a co-signer if they are not living in the same household
- Any person who is acting as a co-signer may not apply for a loan until the loan which the y have guaranteed had been paid in full
ALL INFORMATION IS KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Most loans take 7 to 10 business days to fund from initial application. In the event of an emergency situation, loans can be funded in as little as 72 hours (M-F). Michael Barnett, the HeLP program administrator can be reached at 813-960-1848 or email at michael.b@tjfs.org.
TIKVAH Talk
May 12, 2009
Enhancing Your Child’s Social Skills
with
Tori Damjanovic, M.S.
Developmental Specialist
THRIVE of Easter Seals Florida
Tuesday • September 22, 2009 • 7-9 p.m
Tampa Trifecta
May 12, 2009
TJFS Scores Big
High school senior Jennifer Kleiner cleaned up at the Tampa Jewish Family Services Trifecta fundraiser. Kleiner won a college scholarship check for $1,800 on Sunday, April 26th, after being chosen from among eight high school finalists who have all excelled in community service. Stacie Linsky, TJFS Board Chair, read to the guests the amazing amount of volunteer services each of the students had either initiated them selves or were involved in through their synagogues, schools, or senior centers. Upon hearing the incredible work of the teens, one TJFS guest, Virginia Barnett, commented, “I have to go home and enroll my four and seven year olds in some volunteer activities – they need to get busy!” [Read more]
