The Tikvah Program can provide one-time or monthly financial assistance to low income Jewish people. To apply for assistance, clients must complete an ‘Application for Assistance’ form with a Tikvah social worker and provide relevant financial documentation such as proof of income, notice of assessment and expense documentation.

Our Tikvah social workers help clients to access the services they need to obtain stability and security.  These can be programs and services offered by JFS or available through various levels of government.

Jewish Family Services offers a full range of counselling programs and resources including The Counselling Group, The Centre for Children, Youth, and Families, The Centre for Couples and Relationships, and single session support at The Walk-In Counselling Clinic.  The Tikvah program offers short term supportive counselling to its clients.

Assistance in advocating on behalf of members of Jewish community and/or support with referrals to appropriate resources and professionals.

Miriam’s Well: Fresh fruits and vegetables are available through the Miriam’s Well Fruit and Vegetable Distribution program to low income Jewish individuals and families who are low income. Miriam’s Well is open on the last Monday of every month at KBI and can be accessed after an application with the Tikvah program.

Jewish community members who are low income are encouraged to apply for food through the Kosher Food Bank at 613-728-3501 ext. 235.

SJCC Membership Discount: low income Jewish community members can request a Tikvah assessment for a discount with the SJCC.