PARVIN APPLIED EDUCATION LOAN FUND
Many students attending technical, vocational and trade schools are in need of financial assistance to cover the costs of tuition, books and other school-related expenses. Established in 2003, the Parvin Applied Education Loan Fund offers interest-free loans to help defray the costs associated with pursuing a degree or certificate in the applied education field. Since the program’s inception, JFLA has granted nearly 100 loans to students interested in career-building programs such as Microsoft certification classes, nursing programs or teaching credentials; immigrants in need of 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. JFLA has partnered with several vocational schools in the Greater Los Angeles area that serve as referral sources, including Los Angeles Vocational Institute, Conejo Valley Adult Education, Adalante Career Institute and ORT. If you or someone you know is in need of a loan for applied education, please contact (323)761-8830 or info@jfla.org.

As of July 1st, the Federal Government guidelines for student loans increased interest rates from 5.3% to at least 6.8%. This means a much greater need in the community for assistance with higher education. We need your help supporting our students! They are our future. Please Fund-a-Loan today Your gift will help us to process interest-free loans for students in need for the 2006/2007 school year.

STAGGERING STATS
JFLA is proud to be making more loans and larger loans to meet urgent community needs. In June 2006, JFLA granted 16 loans to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in various fields, which represents a 43% increase over the same period last year. In addition, loans to medical and nursing students have increased by 50%. To date, JFLA has close to $6.4 million in interest-free loans circulating throughout the community, and the numbers continue to grow each week!

THANK YOU JFLA
“I just want to thank JFLA for being there for me when I needed it most.”

“You are a lifesaver and you are the people who have the best and biggest heart for the poor like me. Thank you.”

-Emergency Loan Recipients

“JFLA helped me in easing the burden of higher education.”

-Student Loan Recipient

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 to fight poverty and help make dreams come true.

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

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