EMERGENCY LOAN FUND
Since JFLA was founded in 1904, the agency has remained committed to assisting with interest-free loans for basic needs, including food, shelter and clothing. Over the years, JFLA’s Emergency Loan Fund has grown to meet the changing needs of the Greater Los Angeles community, particularly providing assistance with interest-free loans of up to $3,000 for rent, car repair or the purchase of a used car for commuting purposes. In 2006, JFLA granted 153 loans for housing, totaling over $235,000, and 104 loans for transportation, totaling over $240,000. Today, emergency loans comprise close to 40% of loans distributed throughout the community. If you or someone you know is in need of an emergency loan, please contact (323)761-8830 or info@jfla.org.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Since September, JFLA staff members have made presentations about JFLA loan programs to representatives at various social service agencies throughout Los Angeles. These agencies include: Delta Senior Center, Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Pathways and the Verdugo Jobs Center. In addition, JFLA will host a table at the Harbor Regional Center’s upcoming Resource Fair. JFLA has further strengthened its relationship with several Jewish community agencies, including the Los Angeles Hillel Council, Jewish Vocational Service, and Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Agency remains an active partner in Ha-Mercaz (www.jewishla.org/specialneeds), the Jewish community’s central resource for parents of special needs children. If you would like a JFLA staff member to make a presentation about our loan programs to your staff or volunteers, please contact Shelly Meyers at shelly@jfla.org.

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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, providing cash in hand to fight poverty and help make dreams come true.