Heartfelt Need: Hebrew Free Loan Retools for the 21st Century

"... Last year, the family’s financial adviser suggested they look into Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington as part of the solution to their financial problems. Founded in 1909 to help impoverished immigrants and shopkeepers seeking capital, the association gives out interest-free loans to members of the Jewish community, which can be repaid in 24 to 36 months. Ronit and Daniel are the new faces of Hebrew Free Loan Association — middle class people struggling to pay for a middle class life in a time of rising costs. 'Everyone who’s coming to us has a need that’s very close to their heart,' says Shuli Tropp, Hebrew Free Loan Association’s executive director."
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