Please note: We are sharing with all of you the difficult news that JCARF will be taking a hiatus from making payments. Contributions to the organization are not currently keeping up with the number of requests. We are taking a break to reassess our work and will be inviting community feedback around how to continue. We will update the community via email, this website, and our Instagram as decisions are made.

If you are currently on our waitlist, please expect to receive a payment in the coming months. We are committed to paying everyone who has applied up until this point. 

We serve all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in East Jefferson County.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, payments are capped at $350 per request, and it is taking up to 3-4 months for requests to be fulfilled. This timeline is not a guarantee!

We would love to share your GoFundMe or other fundraiser on our Instagram! Email us at info@jcarf.org with details.

If you are applying for support for housing, energy, or COVID-19 purposes, you may want to look into these local programs in addition to contacting us:

OlyCap: HomeFund (for rent), Energy

Jefferson County Immigrant Support Services

Society of St. Vincent De Paul of East Jefferson County

Also check out the resources consolidated here by Local2020.