Hebrew Loan Fund (HeLP)

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.