Terms of Support
Clear help, clear responsibility. Every participant signs onto these terms when receiving TEKVA support.
Support is fast but conditional
It requires honesty, accountability, and progress.
Direct-to-vendor payments
Payments go directly to landlords, schools, grants to suppliers.
Time-bound support
Reviewed regularly and has clear endpoints.
Pay it forward
Expected through tzedakah, volunteering, or mentoring.
The Five Core Commitments
By accepting TEKVA support, you commit to five foundational principles
Radical Transparency
You will communicate openly about all changes to your circumstances, income, struggles, or progress.
Torah & Mitzvos
You will take on at least one new mitzvah or spiritual practice to create a keli for blessing and divine light.
Body & Mind
You will take care of your physical and mental health: exercise, sleep, eat well, seek therapy or treatment when needed, and address destructive patterns.
Full Engagement
You will show up consistently, work toward your goals, and give 100% effort.
Tzedakah Always
You will give 10% of all income to tzedakah from the first dollar earned.
Types of Support
What we offer and how it works
Interest-Free Loans
Repayment plans agreed upfront, with hardship pauses if needed.
Business / Project Grants
Must be used for the approved purpose; receipts required.
Tuition Subsidies
Paid direct to schools, reviewed term-by-term, co-payment required.
Training / Placements
May include courses, internships, volunteering, or gig work; engagement is required.
Reviews & Breach
Accountability and consequences
Support is reviewed monthly or quarterly depending on type.
TEKVA may pause or end support if:
- Funds are misused
- Information is falsified
- Reckless new debt is incurred
- Participant disengages from agreed steps
For loans, breach may trigger immediate repayment.
"By applying for and receiving TEKVA support, you agree to these Terms."