Named Financial Assistance Funds at JFS
Thank you to the following donors who have made these special financial assistance funds possible:
The 3RD DISTRICT JUVENILE COURT REUNIFICATION FUND
Initiated by attorney Sheleigh Harding, this fund provides short-term emergency financial assistance to families working toward reunification through Utah’s 3rd District Juvenile Court. By assisting with essential expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, therapy copays, and other urgent needs, the Fund supports families in meeting court requirements and promotes timely and successful reunification for children and their caregivers.
THE CHANGE REACTION EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND
Greg and Jodi Perlman and The Change Reaction
The Change Reaction Emergency Assistance Fund is open to individuals who are experiencing emergency financial difficulties that qualify them for assistance. This funding is made possible through a generous donation from Greg and Jodi Perlman and The Change Reaction, in partnership with Jewish Family Service.
DR. HERBERT & MARIANNE KATZ HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE FUND
Lisa & Jerry Treiman
The Dr. Herbert & Marianne Katz Health Care Assistance Fund helps individuals respond to health expenses necessary for well-being. While not intended to pay for hospitalizations or extensive medical bills, the fund can provide limited assistance with medical needs, such as prescriptions, special equipment, procedures, or other medical expenses where the fund’s resources can make an impact.
WALTER & THERESA KIEDA SELF-SUFFICIENCY FUND
Lisa Goldstein Kieda & David Kieda
Existing clients in our mental health program can be helped through the Walter & Theresa Kieda Self-Sufficiency Fund. Lisa Goldstein Kieda and David Kieda were inspired to set up a fund in memory of David’s parents. The fund assists those who face the challenges of a transition in life, and are already JFS clients.
NEW BEGINNINGS FUND
Anonymous Donor
The New Beginnings Fund supports JFS in assisting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. It provides emergency financial aid to help individuals and families stay safe and move toward long-term independence. Funds cover urgent needs such as housing, utilities, car repairs, childcare, medical expenses, and other essential costs through direct payments to creditors. In addition, JFS offers wraparound services to help survivors and their children rebuild and thrive.
REFUGEE ASSISTANCE FUND
Carol & Ted Levy z’l
JFS provides emergency assistance to refugees through referrals from a variety of local resettlement organizations. In 2017, Carol and Ted Levy were inspired to help the refugee community. The Refugee Assistance Fund has helped hundreds of individuals and families since its inception.
JOSEPH & EVELYN ROSENBLATT INTEREST FREE LOAN FUND
The Joseph and Evelyn Rosenblatt Interest-Free Loan Fund was established in 1998 to provide small loans to individuals associated with the Jewish community.
SUSAN SCHULMAN CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE FUND
The Susan Schulman Caregiver Assistance Fund helps professional caregivers achieve or maintain self-sufficiency by providing financial support for essential expenses that might otherwise prevent them from continuing their work. Assistance may cover needs such as housing-related costs (e.g., deposits or utility setup), basic furnishings, car repairs, medical expenses, and other work-related or critical living expenses. The fund may also support training and professional development, including costs for those entering the caregiving field or advancing their careers.
If you're interested in supporting any of the funds listed, there are a few easy ways to contribute:
- Visit our website donation page here and specify the fund in the comment
section. - Note the fund in the memo section of your check made payable to Jewish Family Service; mail it to Jewish Family Service, 495 E. 4500 South, Ste. 100, SLC, UT
84107 - Contact Nicole Levy Director of Development, at 801-746-4334 or by email
