Helping Dreams Comes True with a Personal Needs Loan

Tatiana heard about Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego through her long-time employment at a local Jewish organization. She came to HFLSD looking for a loan to cover costs involved with moving to an affordable housing unit. She was on the waiting list for affordable housing for seven years. As it goes with housing in the San Diego market, a unit became available on very short notice. As a single mother of a young son, she also worked a second job as a caregiver for an elderly person. This position allowed her and her son the opportunity to live-in with the client, which helped them save money, but did not offer the independence and privacy that they desired. 

Tatiana was in the tough position of having to pay rent for her existing place for another month and pay the deposit for the new place within the same month or she would lose the placement for which she waited so desperately long. She also needed to hire movers to assist her.  She came to HFLSD asking to help her get through this tough financial situation she was placed in.

HFLSD recognized the timeliness of the situation and the deep importance it held for her. HFLSD granted her this loan in record time, which enabled her and her son to finally establish their own home, and for the first time in her son’s life, each are able to have their own bedrooms.

Tatiana says: “My interest-free and cost-free loan from HFLSD enabled my son and I to do something we would not have been able to do on our own. HFLSD was there for me at a time when I needed a hand-up. We are in a much stabler and in a better situation now. I smile happily and my heart is filled with gratitude and joy every time I come home! Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego made it possible – Thank you!”

By granting a loan to Tatiana, HFLSD has fulfilled its mission to helping individuals become and remain self-sufficient.