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September 2006
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RESETTLEMENT LOAN PROGRAMS
 Since JFLA was founded in 1904, the agency has been committed to assisting recent emigres with the costs of housing, transportation and subsistence while settling into a new life in Los Angeles. More recently, JFLA played a major role in the resettlement of hundreds of emigres and their families during the 1980s and 1990s as large numbers of Jews left the former Soviet Union and Iran to lead safer and more fulfilling lives in America. Today, JFLA’s Resettlement Loan Programs continue to provide interest-free loans to recent emigres to defray living expenses while they seek employment and overall financial stability. Last year, in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and Countrywide, JFLA established the American Dream Loan Fund, offering interest-free loans to recent emigres for small expenses or closing costs associated with a first-time home purchase in Los Angeles. If you or someone you know is a recent émigré in need of assistance for resettlement or a first-time home purchase, please contact (323) 761-8830 or info@jfla.org.
STAGGERING STAT
 In August 2006, JFLA granted 176 loans, representing an 18% increase over the same period last year. Over 100 of those loans were distributed to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or a certificate program in various technical and vocational fields.
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During this High Holy Day season, we are reminded of the importance of offering a helping hand, to each other, our community and the world. We invite you to support JFLA as a member and join us in providing a helping hand through interest-free loans to those throughout our Los Angeles community. Your support can and will make a difference.
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THANK YOU JFLA
 “You are helping anyone that needs it. What an amazing institution of simply caring for one another. Thank you for your example.”
“I only wish your funds to grow and help more people who need help. Thank you very much.”
“Thank you for providing such a needed program. Without your help, I don’t know what I would have done.”
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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
Danielle Walsmith, Associate Director
Elana Taylor, eNotes Editor
JFLA is an agency of the United Way
and the Jewish Federation
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