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HUG (Helping Uplift Generations) Fund
Description
The Helping Uplift Generations (HUG) Fund provides 50% tuition reductions for families impacted by the January 2025 L.A. Wildfires. Eligible programs include Builders of Jewish Education (BJE)-affiliated Jewish early childhood centers (ECCs) for the 2025-26 school year and California Jewish overnight summer camps for Summer 2025. The fund welcomes both currently enrolled families and those exploring Jewish ECCs or overnight camps for the first time. Families of all backgrounds affected by the wildfires are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- Your home was deemed lost or uninhabitable
- You’ve completely lost your business due to the wildfires
- You’ve permanently lost your job as a direct result of the wildfires
- Other significant impacts (contact us to discuss your situation)
How to get help
Enroll in a Jewish ECC or overnight camp and request the HUG Fund form
Recommended
First apply/enroll with a BJE-affiliated Jewish early childhood center (for 2026-27) or a California Jewish overnight summer camp (for Summer 2026). You will receive the HUG Fund verification form from the center/camp and, once completed, the tuition reduction is applied automatically.
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Email questions about eligibility
Email if you are unsure about eligibility (including other significant impacts) or to discuss case-by-case situations.
HUG@JewishLA.org
Eligibility
- Cities
- Los Angeles