In the News The Power of Giving

Susan Sacks’ connection to Jewish Free Loan began long before she personally became involved with the organization. Growing up, Susan often heard stories about how JFL helped her grandfather after his family immigrated from Russia in 1919. Faced with language barriers and confusion in a new country, he turned to JFL for assistance. Read More

When Sharon Friendly found herself facing life-changing challenges, not once, but twice in her life, Jewish Free Loan was there to provide the support she needed to move forward.

Sharon first turned to JFL in 1998 after a divorce left her starting over. Read More

When a family member faced a health challenge and needed financial assistance for urgent dental work, Jody Goldman knew exactly where to turn.

“Knowing that Jewish Free Loan provides interest-free loans with compassion and kindness, I encouraged her to apply to cover the cost of the necessary dental work she desperately needed,” Goldman shared. Read More

On May 5, JFL held our annual meeting celebrating a year of impact, growth, and meaningful accomplishments. Since June 1, 2025 alone, we’ve distributed more than $550,000 in interest-free loans to over 115 households across our community. In the past year, we’ve responded to nearly 400 inquiries for assistance, reflecting the growing financial challenges facing so many individuals and families. Read More