The Asper Foundation - Asper Helping Hand Initiative
Interest-free loans for Jewish residents
Ste. 2810-201 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3B 3K6
The Asper Helping Hand Initiative is an interest-free loan program administered by Jewish Child and Family Service that provides financial assistance to Jewish residents of Manitoba experiencing temporary hardship. It operates similarly to historical Hebrew Free Loan Societies, offering loans across ten categories including student loans, home buyer loans, business loans, and life-cycle event loans.
Contact source checked 2026-11-04
Source ↗More details
Borrowers must be Jewish residents of Manitoba and demonstrate both financial need and ability to repay. As of June 2024, 208 loans totaling $840,000 have been advanced.
Address as listed on the organization's website, checked 2026-11-04
Confirm availability, fees, and any required supervision.
Common questions
Is there an interest-free loan society in New York?
Hebrew Free Loan Society in New York makes interest-free loans to New Yorkers for needs such as education, business and emergencies.
Source: Hebrew Free Loan Society: Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS) - Interest-free Loans for Those In Need · checked 2026-11-07
Short summaries written by JRA, linked to the source each one is based on. General information, not a halachic ruling.
Community experience
No reviewed contributions yet.
Add your original review or photo