How We Help
Programs That Restore Hope
Many organizations help with simchas — and that work is beautiful and needed. But what about the electric bill that's three months overdue? The winter coat your child outgrew? The folders and pencils they need for the first day of school?
We are there for that. Harp of Hope exists to help you and your family through trying times — with grace, with dignity, and without judgment. No need is too small. No family is forgotten.
מָזוֹן
Mazon
Food & Groceries
No family should go to bed hungry. Our food program provides emergency grocery assistance, Shabbat and holiday meal support, and connections to local food resources for families facing hardship.
- Emergency grocery gift cards and food boxes
- Shabbat and holiday meal assistance
- Passover Seder supply grants
- Referrals to local kosher food pantries
- Ongoing monthly food support for qualifying families
וּבְקֻצְרְכֶם אֶת קְצִיר אַרְצְכֶם
"When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field to its very border." — Leviticus 19:9
בַּיִת
Bayit
Shelter & Housing
A stable home is the foundation of a stable life. We provide emergency rent assistance and utility grants to help families stay housed and avoid eviction.
- Emergency rent and mortgage assistance
- Utility shutoff prevention grants
- Security deposit grants for families in transition
- Housing stability grants
- Referrals to housing counseling services
וְאָהַבְתָּ לְרֵעֲךָ כָּמוֹךָ
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself." — Leviticus 19:18
לְבוּשׁ
Levush
Clothing & Essentials
Dignity begins with being clothed. We provide seasonal clothing grants for adults and children, school uniforms, winter coats, and essential household items for families starting over.
- Seasonal clothing grants for adults and children
- School uniform and backpack assistance
- Winter coat and cold-weather gear
- Household essentials for families in transition
- Hygiene and personal care item packages
פָּתֹחַ תִּפְתַּח אֶת יָדְךָ לְאָחִיךָ
"You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor." — Deuteronomy 15:11
יְלָדִים
Yeladim
Children's Support
Every child deserves to grow up with hope. Our children's programs support education, Jewish identity, and the basic needs of the youngest members of our community.
- School supplies, books, and educational materials
- Jewish day school and yeshiva tuition assistance
- Summer camp and enrichment program grants
- Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation support
- Toys, games, and recreational items
- Outings and experiences for children
- One-on-one and small-group tutoring
חֲנֹךְ לַנַּעַר עַל פִּי דַרְכּוֹ
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." — Proverbs 22:6
Additional Support
More Ways We Help
No need is too small. A pack of folders for school. A month's electric bill. A winter coat. These are the moments we were built for — apply and let us help.
Education & Scholarships
Tuition assistance and scholarship grants for Jewish day schools, yeshivot, and higher education — because Torah learning must never be interrupted by financial hardship.
Medical Assistance
Emergency grants to help families cover medical bills, prescriptions, and healthcare costs that fall outside insurance coverage.
Shabbat & Holiday Support
No family should face Shabbat or the High Holidays without what they need. We provide special grants for Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Shabbat observance.
Financial & Legal Guidance
Volunteer professionals — CPAs, attorneys, and financial advisors — donate their time to provide free, confidential guidance to families navigating financial hardship or legal challenges.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility & How to Apply
We serve families and individuals who are experiencing financial hardship. While our roots are in the Jewish community, our doors are open to all — because chesed knows no boundary.
You don't need to be facing a crisis to reach out. If you need help paying a utility bill, buying school supplies, or putting food on the table this week — that is exactly why we are here.
- Families and individuals in need
- Any faith background — all are welcome
- Grants do not need to be repaid
- Applications reviewed within 5–7 business days
- All information kept strictly confidential
Grants
מַתָּנָה
Matanah — Gift
Grants are outright gifts that do not need to be repaid. They are awarded based on need and available funds. Our board reviews each application individually, with compassion and without judgment.
"You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor in your land." — Deuteronomy 15:11
פָּתֹחַ תִּפְתַּח אֶת יָדְךָ
עֲשֵׂה חֶסֶד וּמִשְׁפָּט
"Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God."
— Micah 6:8