Hebrew Loan Fund (HeLP)

Tampa Jewish Family Services, in partnership with the Tampa Jewish Federation and BB&T Bank, has established a new loan program to address emergency financial needs of families in the Tampa area. The Hebrew Loan Program (HeLP) offers interest-free loans for up to 18 months ranging from $500- $2,000.

The mission of the HeLP is  “In the tradition of Gimilut Chasidim, the Hebrew Loan Fund of Greater Tampa will make 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.”

Loan Information and Requirements

• The repayment period available on any loan provided by the HeLP is a mazimum of eighteen (18) months, based on the loan amount and soley at HeLP’s discretion.
• Repayment must be made with post dated checks.
• All applicants must be affiliated with the Jewish community; A State of Florida resident for at least one (1) year prior to the application date, and must be a current resident of Greater Tampa.
• Appliants must specify the reason or purpose of the loan on the application.
• Applicants must be gainfully employed or have verifiable means to repay loan.
• Applicants may have to provide up to two qualified co-signers for each loan.
• Persons who currently have a loan with  HeLP may not be a cosigner to any loan
• HeLP understands that all information it requests and received is strictly confidential.

Loans are provided for emergency situations such as rent, mortgage, utilities, and medical needs. Once the loan a pplication  is approved a repayment plan is established. Repayment usually beins 30 days after receipt of loan.

For more information or to request a loan application please contact Michael Barnett, CEO at 813.960.1848 or by email at michael.b@tjfs.org