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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 29, 2020.
We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.
Description of Program and Relief
Chicago Jewish Emergency Assistance Fund
Recognizing the financial burdens on those adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Chicago Jewish Emergency Assistance Fund is providing financial assistance to members of the Jewish community in the Chicago area. Funds are provided for one week’s worth of expenses.
Government or Lead Agency
Chicago Chesed Fund; The Chicago Center; The Agudah
Dates Available
Current
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Before applying, individuals are asked to first review existing federal, state, and city programs, to ensure they cannot receive adequate funding from another source.
To apply, individuals must complete an application which requires:
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Full name and contact information, including mailing address and phone number;
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A description of how the applicant has been affected financially by the COVID-19 outbreak and their weekly loss in net income due to the COVID-19 outbreak;
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A calculation of the requested amount of funding for the current week for expenses including food, housing, health insurance, medicine, and auto expenses; and
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A list of income from other sources including savings, government programs, commercial loans, and available family loans.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
For the online application, click here.
covid19@jewishchicago.info
List of Additional Information
For additional information, click here.
For additional financial resources compiled by Jewish Chicago, click here.
* By making this information available, Paul, Weiss seeks to provide a summary repository of publicly-available information regarding these services and programs. However, the details of these and other similar resources, and available information about them, may change on a regular basis. We recommend that you monitor this website, and the websites of the organizations included here, for updates and changes to the programs. By providing this information, Paul, Weiss is not sponsoring, vouching for, or recommending any of the programs or services described herein, or making any representations as to the accuracy of the information provided.
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