SILBERT-GOLDMAN WOMEN & CHILDREN IN CRISIS LOAN FUND
For nearly ten years, JFLA has provided critical assistance to women and their children who are leaving abusive situations. Last year, with the generous support of the Silbert-Goldman family, the fund expanded to assist more women and children in need. Interest-free loans assist women with job training, childcare, rent, furniture, car repairs and other important steps toward establishing a safe and independent future. Over the past year, the Silbert-Goldman Women & Children in Crisis Loan Fund has enabled over thirty women and their children to lead more fulfilling lives in a safer environment. If you or someone you know is leaving an abusive situation and in need of a loan, please contact 323-761-8830 or info@jfla.org.

JFLA E-AUCTION WRAP UP
JFLA’s Annual Online Auction held earlier this month was a tremendous success. The auction featured artwork, sporting event tickets, hotel stays, salon services, an espresso machine, designer jewelry and much more. A special thank you to all those who participated, particularly Estee Copans, the e-auction co-chair and her committee. The auction raised over $9,000 and provided wonderful exposure for JFLA. Please consider contributing items such as sporting event tickets, concert tickets, collector’s items and vacation rentals to next year’s e-auction. Contributions are tax-deductible. For information about participating in the JFLA e-auction, email info@jfla.org.

TORAH & BEER II
Genesis, JFLA’s young professionals group, held its second Torah & Beer event on June 7th at a private home in Beverlywood. Over 40 young professionals attended the event, which featured an enlightening Torah study led by Rabbi Ed Feinstein of Valley Beth Shalom. Through networking and a brief introduction by the event co-chairs, Lee Mendelson and Nick Merkin, event attendees learned more about JFLA’s mission and loan programs. For more information about Genesis, please contact genesis@jfla.org.

THANK YOU JFLA
“Glad you were there for me and hundreds of others.”

“I think its just wonderful that I got the help I needed without interest and in a very short period of time.”

“JFLA embodies professionalism and compassion. Thank you.”

-Emergency Loan Recipients

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 help make dreams come true.

ABOUT GENESIS
Genesis is a group of young professionals who are enthusiastic about the JFLA mission. Genesis is working to raise the profile of JFLA throughout the greater Los Angeles community by creating special events; increasing donor support; broadening agency programming and increasing client volume.

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
Elana Taylor, eNotes Editor

JFLA is an agency of the United Way and the Jewish Federation