Today’s Jewish Community Free Loan Programs: Now More Vital Than Ever

In many communities, free loan programs were among the earliest forms of Jewish service agencies operating on behalf of a growing Jewish population. Although many of these agencies have long-since become dormant, the interest-free loan concept still offers a truly unique and life-changing resource to a diverse client base.

Today, there are a number of Jewish communities operating modern free loan programs throughout North America—with remarkable results. Regardless of the size of the communities they serve, Jewish free loan programs have been able to help a significant number of people become and remain self-sufficient.

Jewish Community Free Loan Programs
Support A Wide Range of Needs:

College Loans

“I am so grateful for [the] support, and I can only hope to one day pay it forward to someone else in need for their education. I am currently a third year optometry student looking to own a private practice clinic in the future.”

Financial Crises

“I reached out to Hebrew Free Loan when I was going through a difficult financial time. The loan administrator was very professional, pleasant & responsive when I met with her. I was very grateful for the financial assistance.”

Disabilities

“A grateful thank you for helping my child learn to READ! We used the money from our HFLA loan to pay for therapy and tutoring for my son, who has a severe learning disability. When I see him open a book to read to his little brother, my smile couldn’t be bigger.”

Medical Costs

“After I was in a car accident last year, a friend told me HFLA could help me with a loan to pay for some medical bills. I also used the loan money to add a ramp onto my home, since I needed to use a wheelchair for a few months. This is a wonderful resource for people in need within our Jewish community”

Holocaust Survivors

“After surviving the Holocaust and losing many family members, I suffered through years of religious persecution in Russia. Remembering how helpful Hebrew Free Loan had been in the past, I approached them again. They were able to provide me a loan that I could pay back, even on my limited social security income. The kind of help Hebrew Free Loan offers can’t be overstated.”

In Vitro Fertilization

“Every time I look at the face of my beautiful son, I am reminded about how grateful I am to the Hebrew Free Loan Association. There is no way we could have afforded an in-vitro fertilization treatment without HFLA’s help. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me become a mother!”

Business Loans

“We recently received a business loan to help cover startup costs of a new building my wife is renting to launch a psychotherapy and wellness practice. Throughout the whole process, our loan officer was available to provide guidance, answer any questions, and talk through any complications. They made the process transparent and painless, and we cannot thank them enough. The money will make it possible for this new business (and our family) to thrive, and we could not have done it without them.”

Since 1982 Jewish Community Free Loan Programs has provided

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Learn more about how Jewish Community Free Loan Programs can make a difference in your community.

Call 602-230-7983
or
Email us at info@IAJFL.org for more information.