FREE LOAN eNOTES

JFLA E-AUCTION JFLA is thrilled to announce its first e-auction on eBay. Items currently up for bid include Hollywood memorabilia, posters, artwork and more! eBay’s nonprofit division, Missionfish.org, hosts a homepage describing JFLA and listing all items up for bid. Please visit http://www.missionfish.org/NPMMF/nphomepage.jsp?NP_ID=8558 and bid now! Auction ends August 24th. 100% of the proceeds will benefit JFLA.

ABOUT JFLA
The Jewish Free Loan Association is a nonprofit agency offering assistance to people of all faiths facing financial challenges. For over 100 years, JFLA has provided a helping hand instead of a handout to hundreds of thousands of people through interest-free loans for emergencies, education, developing small businesses, healthcare and life cycle events. JFLA is a source of economic justice in the community. The assistance JFLA provides is unique and invaluable, providing cash in hand while empowering borrowers. JFLA loan programs change lives and save lives, working to fight poverty and promote self-sufficiency.

APPLIED EDUCATION LOAN FUND
There are many students in need of financial assistance who are not enrolled in “traditional” undergraduate and graduate programs. These are students in technical and vocational training programs or those who attend school on a part-time basis while working full-time. Loans from the Parvin Applied Education Loan Fund have been granted to community college students pursuing two-year degrees; students interested in career-building programs such as Microsoft certification classes, nursing certification programs or teaching credentials; immigrants in need of basic skills such as computer training or English as a Second Language courses; and students enrolled in trade and vocational schools to become chefs, massage therapists or x-ray technicians. Applied education can be expensive and financial aid options are fewer than for traditional students. JFLA is addressing this problem by granting interest-free loans of up to $2,500 to assist with the cost of tuition, books and supplies. Loans are repaid with a 12-24 month flexible monthly payment plan established on an individual basis, and students can reapply for additional funding once a loan is repaid.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with applied education expenses, please call (323) 761-8830 or email info@jfla.org.

STAGGERING STAT
Since the first of August, JFLA has distributed more than $275,000 in interest-free loans to individuals and families for undergraduate and graduate education, emergency medical and dental needs, home healthcare, small expenses associated with a first-time home purchase, and many more. Last week alone, JFLA granted 52 loans – the largest number in any given week since 1994. This adds to the currently more than $5.9 million in outstanding loans circulating throughout the community.

THANK YOU JFLA
“In our time of need, it was heartwarming to know someone was there to help. We have never asked for assistance before, and to have such warm & compassionate people come to our aid so quickly was amazing. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.”

“The loan helped me tremendously, not only to get me on my feet and off general relief, but also to give me back my self-esteem. The well-being you are spreading with this unique community service is invaluable. My many thanks.”

“This short note is to thank you for the loan given to me last year. May God continue to bless you & the work you do. Thank you very much for helping me when I was in need.”

“I am trying to get back on my feet…I am working very hard and am determined to get out from under. Thank you for your help. I’ll never forget how you were there for me.”

Jewish Free Loan Association
6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 715
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 761-8830
www.JFLA.org

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22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 464-3331

James A. Kohn, President
Mark M. Meltzer, CEO
Evelyn Schecter, COO