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FREE LOAN eNOTES
FUND
OF THE MONTH: Loans for Dental Emergencies
 “I
have been a volunteer for various community organizations
for many years. Recently, on a rare occasion, I found myself
in need of assistance for oral surgery. I turned to the
Jewish Free Loan Association. Thank you for your compassion
in my time of financial need. Thank you JFLA, and God bless
all of your staff.”
“I
so much appreciate your help. I graduated from USC’s
School of Dentistry in 2001, and you helped me achieve that
dream. I hope to be able to help someone like myself one
day and will contribute to JFLA when I’m able. Thank
you.”
Did
you know that April was National Smile Month? So it seems
an appropriate time to spotlight our emergency dental and
dental student loan programs. JFLA offers interest-free
loans averaging $2,000 for emergency dental needs for
patients without dental coverage or for those who cannot afford
co-payments, focusing primarily on recent émigrés
and senior citizens. In addition, full-time students enrolled
in dental school can apply for loans of up to $2,500 per year
with a $35/month repayment rate while in school, increasing
to $150/month upon graduation. If you or anyone you
know needs a dental loan, please contact JFLA at (323) 761-8830
or at info@jfla.org.
FREE LOAN ###’S
| 29
Number of program-directed loan funds from
which JFLA grants interest-free loans for small
businesses, émigrés, students, emergencies,
life cycle events and healthcare. New loan funds
are created as community needs are identified. |
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| 5.7
million
Outstanding Loans Receivable |
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| 0.008%
Percentage of Loans Written Off (fiscal
year 2004) |
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GENESIS UPDATE
 As
JFLA enters its second century, GENesis was launched as a
group of young and successful professionals who believe in
the importance of the community service we provide. GENesis
is a new generation of Free Loan, promoting the agency to
a new group of clients and supporters. For more information
about GENesis or to be placed on the mailing list, email genesis@jfla.org.
 GENesis
Event Number One was held on Thursday April 7th at Gallery
1988 on Melrose (www.nineteeneightyeight.com).
The evening featured a script reading of the pilot episode
of the Golden Girls with actors Mayim Bialik, Dorothy Dillingham,
Ernie Grunwald, Chelsea Hackett and Maya Madison. Close to
100 people came out to network and learn about the Free Loan.
GENesis
Event Number Two is Thursday, June 9th at a private home in
Beverlywood. Join us as Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR leads a
raucous text study. “Jewish Approaches to Poverty”
& He’Brew Beer = A Whole New Twist on Drinking Responsibly.
To RSVP email genesis@jfla.org
JOURNEY TO THE FUTURE OF FREE LOAN
Be
touched by the remarkable history of an agency celebrating
101 years…
Hear how the Free Loan impacts, changes and saves lives…
See how we’re launching our second century of service.
The
excitement begins on
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2005 – 6:30PM
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Boulevard
Professional
Recognition Award
MARK
MELTZER
For
25 years of dedicated and inspirational JFLA leadership.
Honoring
THE GENESIS FOUNDING COMMITTEE
A new generation of vision and support.
Featuring
works by noted contemporary artist
MICHAEL KALISH
www.michaelkalish.com
For more information, contact (323) 761-8830 or info@jfla.org.
RSVP by June 10th
Jewish
Free Loan Association
6505
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 715
Los
Angeles, CA 90048
(323)
761-8830
www.JFLA.org
OR
22622
Vanowen Street, West Hills, CA 91307
(818)
464-3331
James
A. Kohn, President
Mark
M. Meltzer, CEO
Evelyn
Schecter, COO
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