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Income and financial help in Winnipeg, Manitoba

JCFS - Asper Helping Hand Initiative

Offered by Jewish Child and Family Service

Website checked March 2026

In short

Provides interest- free loans to allow people to help themselves.

Who it is for
Adults, Families, Newcomers and immigrants; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Family with children
What it helps with
Money to get by, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice
Cost and access
Free
Where
Suite C200 - 123 Doncaster St, Winnipeg, MB R3N 1X7
How to reach
(204) 478-8592 · Website
Last verified
, by the organization
About this service

Provides interest- free loans to allow people to help themselves. The interest-free loans are available to Jewish residents of Manitoba who are experiencing a temporary hardship for a variety of reasons and are in need of financial assistance.

Loans are available for:

  • Tuition at Manitoba post-secondary institutions
  • Vocational training
  • Medical needs
  • Family emergencies
  • Immigration and resettlement
  • Life cycle events
  • Certain first-time home buyers
  • Small consolidation loans
  • Car loans

Eligibility: A borrower must be a Jewish resident of Manitoba who can demonstrate both a need for the loan and the ability to repay.

Guarantor: A borrower must be able to provide qualified guarantors. One guarantor is required for loans up to $5,000. All guarantors must be at least 21 years old, residents of Manitoba, have a steady source of income and a good credit rating and will be held fully liable for the loan in the event of non-payment.

Who can use it?

Jewish residents of Manitoba who are experiencing temporary hardship

How do I get in touch?

Call (204) 478-8592, or use the website.

Phone
(204) 478-8592
Website
https://www.jcfswinnipeg.org/services/asper-helping-hand-initiative

Listed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Suite C200 - 123 Doncaster St, Winnipeg, MB R3N 1X7

Suite C200 - 123 Doncaster St, Winnipeg, MB R3N 1X7Winnipeg, Manitoba

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