Finding Support During Challenging Times
COVID-19 has upended our daily routines and traditional support structures. The pandemic has created many challenges for Greater Washington and introduced or worsened a variety of needs. No individual or organization has been immune from its effects. In these unprecedented times, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is teaming up with more than 100 Jewish agencies and synagogues to curate and share resources to meet a variety of critical needs.
On this page, you will find important resources as well as information from local Jewish communal organizations that are providing direct relief to people who need help right now.
Jewish Social Service Agency Local Hotlines
- Montgomery County Crisis Center: 240-777-4000
- Northern VA’s Crisis Link Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077
- DC’s Crisis Hotline: 888-793-4357
Financial Assistance
- Hebrew Free Loan Society: Offers emergency loans
- Adel Fund provides support for short-term basic needs such as mortgage and rent payments, and medical support. Please call: 240-621-0770 or visit them online.
- Rabbi Emergency Fund offers funding for rabbis to support members of the community who are in need during times of crisis. Please contact your local congregation.
Other
- Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA)
- RUACH: Emotional & Spiritual Care
- Montgomery County Kosher Meals for kids, age 18 and under. Yad Yehuda has been approved as a distribution site for free daily kosher lunches. All households in Montgomery County with children age 18 and under are eligible to participate in this USDA program.