Financial Stability

We provide tools and resources to achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency.

Alexander Jewish Family Service staff compassionately provide a holistic case management approach that is client-focused and strength-based to address clients’ financial, emotional and employment needs—with the goal of self-sufficiency. Additionally, through financial coaching, our staff guides, supports and partners with clients to help them define goals and create a plan to reach their full potential. By providing clients with encouragement and accountability, they are empowered to work towards their goals.

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We provide:

Tools and resources
Encouragement
Assistance in identifying and applying for available resources
Support to build confidence and skills to address life's challenges
Assistance to coordinate and manage the agencies and programs providing support

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We Provide Help

Finance Classes

In partnership with the Women’s Resource Center

A series of six free classes offered throughout the year:

Class 1: Improve Your Financial Position (Budgeting)
Class 2: Keep More of What Is Yours (Savings)
Class 3: Master Your Credit Report
Class 4: Make Credit Work for You
Class 5: Take Control of Your Debt
Class 6: Manage Money in Real Life (Large Purchases & Goals)

Financial Empowerment

We are here to help on your journey to financial wellness.

Alexander JFS is here to provide FREE financial coaching and wellness courses to individuals who wish to work towards things like increasing income, building savings, budgeting and understanding credit.

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Financial Assistance

Accessing resources and benefits

Alexander JFS helps individuals and families access resources and benefits to assist making ends meet, while also coaching clients to learn skills to reach financial stability.

Student Loans & Scholarships

Applications Available: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025
Interview Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025

For nearly 60 years, Alexander JFS has provided local Jewish students pursuing higher education with no-interest loans. Four annual scholarships are available to provide resources to local Jewish undergraduate students enabling them to realize their potential.

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