JEWISH FEDERATION COVID-19 GRANT

Who's Eligible: Jewish residents of Orange County, CA who have suffered reduction in income as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis (layoff, furlough, business closure, or reduction in hours).

Assistance Available: Up to $1,800 per household inclusive of food, housing and health care support as follows:

• Food: Grocery gift cards of $100 per person per family ($100 for a single person, $400 for a family of 4, etc.)
• Housing: Up to $1,000 total for rent (payable to a landlord), mortgage (payable to a bank or lending company), and/or utility assistance (payable to a utility company). 
• Health Care: CVS gift cards for prescriptions or over the counter health needs; health insurance premiums (payable to a health insurer or COBRA plan).
   

Can I Reapply?

If you have already received partial support (totaling less than $1,800), please check in with your case manager at Assist@JFFS.org, who will advise you on options for additional assistance up to the maximum.

JEWISH FEDERATION LIFELINES BRIDGE GRANT

Who's Eligible: Residents of Orange County, CA who have a temporary financial emergency and a clear, documented plan for financial sustainability in the month after support is provided.

Assistance Available:
Up to $1,000 in grant support and/or up to $200 in gift cards, within a 12-month period:

• Food: Gift cards for grocery stores or retail stores that sell both groceries and household necessities (e.g. Target)
• Housing: Grant payable to a landlord, bank, moving company, or utility company. Checks cannot be issued directly to the applicant. 
• Health Care: Gift cards for CVS or Target, bills for medical costs as determined through discussion with Case Manager. 
• Other: Gift cards for gasoline to support transportation costs; Grant payable to mortuary/cemetery for a portion of Jewish burial costs.

Can I Reapply?

If your emergency reoccurs, you can be considered for additional support after 12 months have elapsed since last maximum support from Jewish Federation Lifelines.

HOW TO APPLY FOR EITHER GRANT PROGRAM: 

• Step 1: After carefully reading the guidelines above, click the link below to complete the Jewish Federation Emergency Assistance Application
   
• Step 2: Email clear, readable scans or photos of the following to Assist@JFFS.org:
  • Proof of COVID-19-related income loss/reduction (for COVID applicants only; Lifelines applicants skip to Step 3):
    
     
  • If employed by others: send us a copy of the letter or email you received from your employer providing notice of job termination (layoff, furlough, closure) or reduction in hours due to COVID-19.
    
     
  • If self-employed: Contact us at Assist@JFFS.org to request a self-certification statement template.
    
     
• Step 3: We will email you to confirm acceptance of the above; to make arrangements for gift card distribution*; and to request additional documents based on your needs. Please be prepared to provide clear, readable scans or photos of current bills, including payment stub, for all areas of support.

*Gift cards are distributed confidentially in person by appointment only at our office, 1 Federation Way on the Samueli Jewish Campus, Irvine.

Click here to access the grant application