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Referrals

 

Jewish Family Service offers assistance in finding referrals for all of life’s happenings. JFS can help find housing, doctors, lawyers, and even help with Social Security benefits. 

Senior Transportation

 

Jewish Seniors who are in need of transportation service may request information on our program that offers reduced-cost transportation service through a third-party vendor.

Rendezvous Lounge

Enagaging and fun social programs for Columbia's seniors! Program sponsored by Jane and David Kulbersh.

Please remember to make your annual pledge to Columbia Jewish Federation to begin or to maintain your membership in the Rendezvous Lounge Program. If you have not pledged for 2026,  $36 is the minimum pledge per person but more is appreciated to support the local and overseas work of Jewish Federation of North America throughout the world. Pledges are tax deductible. Pledges can be made online at:

https://www.jewishcolumbia.org/give
*Rendezvous Membership Requirement is that you be 60 years old or older and make an annual gift of at least $36 pp to the Columbia Jewish Federation Annual Campaign.

Emergency Loans

 

Members of the Jewish community may have access to no-interest emergency financial loans. This access is per individual case, and must have completed appropriate paperwork in advance. Emergency Loans must be paid back in full- dates and rates are to be determined by JFS Director and recipient. One may only have one loan out at a time.

Tzedakah Fund

 

Jewish community members may access the Tzedakah fund once per year for smaller financial needs, such as utilities, prescriptions, automobile issues, etc. Financial assistance from the Tzedakah Fund does not need to be paid back.

JELF

 

Jewish Educational Loan Fund. “Last resort funding” for students in full-time undergraduate and graduate programs.