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FREE LOAN eNOTES
September
2005
CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LOAN FUND
The rising cost of education, therapies and support for families
of children with special needs can be daunting. JFLA is committed
to helping families of all faiths with interest-free
loans for expenses associated with caring for a child with special
needs,  including
autism and developmental disabilities. Whether expenses are
due to challenges in learning or specific healthcare costs not
covered by insurance or government assistance, JFLA can provide
critical assistance. JFLA’s Children with Special
Needs Loan Fund provides interest-free loans of up to $10,000
for diagnostic expenses, funding for behavioral supports, shadows
and/or inclusion specialists, assistive technology and durable
medical equipment needs, home improvement expenses for medical
necessity, and funding to purchase specialized vehicles.
If your family or someone you know needs a loan to assist a
child with special needs, please contact Ariella Loewenstein
at (323) 761-8830 x109 or Ariella@jfla.org.
 FREE
LOAN #’s
August was a successful month at Jewish Free Loan. A total
of over $526,000 (143 loans) was distributed throughout the
community for medical emergencies, housing needs, children
with special needs, home healthcare, adoption, women &
children in crisis, small business start-ups, and assistance
with expenses associated with a first-time home purchase.
This represents a 13% increase over August 2004!
JFLA E-AUCTION WRAP UP
A special thank you to all those who participated in JFLA’s
first-ever
eBay auction, which featured event tickets, Hollywood memorabilia,
artwork and much more. The auction raised nearly $1,200, and
provided terrific exposure for JFLA. Please consider contributing
items such as sporting event tickets, concert tickets, collector’s
items, vacation rentals and gift certificates to next year’s
e-auction. Contributions are tax-deductible. For information
about participating in the JFLA e-auction, email info@jfla.org.
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 16, 2005 - 21 CLUB WOMEN’S AFTERNOON TEA
 An
afternoon of shopping, delicacies and inspiration will benefit
the JFLA American Dream Loan Fund, and honor Lillian
Zerner & Nancy Broderick and Pearl Taylor & Elana Taylor
for their dedication to the community. The event will feature
keynote speaker Michele Bohbot, owner of Bisou Bisou clothing.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact
(323)761-8830 or info@jfla.org.
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.
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
Alan
Spiwak, President
Mark
M. Meltzer, CEO
Evelyn
Schecter, COO
Danielle
Walsmith, Director of Communications
JFLA is an agency of the United Way and the Jewish Federation
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