Client and Donor Stories
Crystal
Despite facing homelessness, unemployment, and domestic violence, JFLA offered compassion and assistance, enabling my daughter to attend college and me to find meaningful employment. Their unwavering belief in us turned 'no's' into 'yes's' and gave us hope when we needed it most.
Dan
Dan needed some dough to start a bakery.
Daniel
Daniel really wanted to start a one stop shop.
Donor - Aron Abecassis
Aron's contributions have impacted over 200 individuals, supporting entrepreneurs and students in pursuing their goals.
Donor - Dr. Robert Boostanfar
As a pivotal figure in the Feit4KidZ Loan Fund, he helped realize the Feits' dream of parenthood and assisted over 300 families on their journey to becoming parents.
Donor - Eileen Lewis
Eileen has been on the JFLA board for 35 years.Her commitment to addressing basic human needs, with the establishment of the Robert and Ethel Lewis Emergency Housing Fund, resonates with JFLA's ethos, leaving a lasting impact on the community.
Emily & Gregg
Emily and Gregg tried everything imaginable to have a baby.
Fariba
No one wanted to help me in those times, Jewish Free Loan was the only one.
Grace & Khady
My daughter's college dreams were threatened by unaffordable financial aid packages until assistance from JFLA made it manageable.
Greg
Greg had to give up a new job to care for his father.
Hillel
No other loan exists like this! Finding an affordable way to get started was truly exciting.
Jonathan & Elise
Jonathan and Elise always knew they wanted to adopt a child.
Kim
Kim needed to hire people with technology skills to bring her idea to fruition.
Kira
Kira was encouraged to attend an Israel summer educational program at the Hebrew University
Lorin
Faced with financial challenges, exacerbated by her husband's urgent heart surgery and lapse in health insurance, and mounting bills, including unexpected expenses like legal fees and her son's camp fees, Lorin felt overwhelmed. JFLA was a beacon of hope and provided crucial support, lifting a weight off their shoulders, and helping to maintain their stability and dreams.
Mandi & Lior
Mandi and her husband Lior imagined that starting their family would happen easily.
Marshall
Marshall grew his business to four locations and trained over 1,000 sales people.
Noah
The loan provided stability and the ability to take risks. To be OK. To fail and to sustain the trajectory and advancement.
Randi
We were in so much debt. The medical costs were astronomical.
Rodney
Despite not being Jewish himself, Rodney actively engages with Jewish traditions and organizations like JFLA. After benefiting from an interest-free loan during college, Rodney continues to contribute by serving on their loan committee, driven by a desire to give back and support others facing financial difficulties.
Samantha
Samantha earned her degrees with the help of personal loans from JFLA
Shelly
Shelly and her husband struggled with infertility for a couple of years.
Sherri
Sherri turned to Jewish Free Loan for an interest free loan that enabled her to get the car fixed.
Steve
Steve needed funds to purchase the packaging, dyes, and printing plates for his product.
The Feit Family
After successfully navigating their own IVF journey and welcoming twins, Kara and Zachary, into the world, the Feits vowed to pay their blessings forward and established the Feit 4 KidZ Fertility Loan Fund in 2013, offering vital financial support to couples and individuals grappling with similar challenges.
Wade & Lindsay
Wade and Lindsay Windsor had no idea how difficult it would be to borrow the money
Yulia
I didn't have any source of income other than financial aid and government assistance.