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Aimee Cebulski, for Hebrew Free Loan San Diego

(619) 549-4810 or aimee@aimcommunications.com

CHULA VISTA RESIDENT FIRST RECIPIENT OF NEW INTEREST-FREE LOANS AVAILABLE THROUGH HEBREW FREE LOAN OF SAN DIEGO

Applications Open for Recently Launched Program Providing Funds to Those in Need

CHULA VISTA, Calif. – (April 26, 2021) – Chula Vista resident Marionne Vigderovich

is one of the first group of recipients of interest-free loans now available through Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego (HFLSD).  The newly launched 501 (c)3 is a member agency of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans.

Marionne is using her $5,000 Education Loan (renewable potentially for up to two years) to complete her bachelor’s degree in sociology from National University.  Raised in Israel, her family moved to Tijuana and Marionne commuted from Tijuana to attend a Jewish high school in San Diego. She realizes how important community is and has stayed in San Diego even after her family relocated to Nebraska.  She finished her associates degree in sociology and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree to help her follow a career in either social work or college counseling.

The HFLSD Education Loan will allow Marionne to pursue her educational goals without having to extend herself with hefty student loans. Her education loan will balance with her FAFSA monies to allow her to complete her bachelor’s degree.   “MY HFLSD loan will help me pay my tuition at National University and supplement the cost of my education. Without this loan, I am not sure I would have been able to stay enrolled. My education is the most important thing to me right now, as I look towards my future and I am so thankful toHFLSD for helping me pursue my dreams!” she said

Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego has a core mission: To aid and empower members of the San Diego Jewish community to help themselves by providing interest-free loans and achieve financial self-sufficiency.  “We have a variety of interest-free loans to help San Diegans in need; beyond educational support, we offer loans for everything from financial emergencies, small business costs, medical expenses, fertility treatments, Jewish education and summer camps, the recently unemployed and many others,” said HFLSD Executive Director Mindi Frankel.

Jewish/Hebrew Free Loans has developed as a proven business model, providing aid and empowerment for families in over 50 cities worldwide.  Individuals interested in learning more about the loan programs, how to apply and also how to support the newly formed HFLSD in their efforts can log on to www.hflsd.org for additional information.

About Hebrew Free Loan:

Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego (HFLSD) is a member of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans with 50 member agencies in North America, Israel and Australia,

and was launched with the goal of helping people with temporary financial needs to become or remain self-supporting, self-respecting members of the community through access to interest-free loans. HFLSD’s mission is to provide Jewish households who are financially insecure, to overcome short-term financial needs/emergencies. HFLSD philosophy is to provide its constituents a hand-up – not a hand-out!

HFLSD is excited to help individuals and families throughout San Diego county overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. Based on the Jewish values of tzedakah (justice/charity), gemilut hasadim (acts of loving kindness), and tikkun olam (repairing the world), they will provide interest-free loans with dignity to meet a wide range of needs: including for emergencies, small business, medical expenses, fertility, Jewish education, student loans and many others including loans for the recently unemployed.  Learn more at www.hflsd.org.

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Media Contact:

Aimee Cebulski, for Hebrew Free Loan San Diego

(619) 549-4810 or aimee@aimcommunications.com

CARLSBAD RESIDENT FIRST RECIPIENT OF NEW INTEREST-FREE LOANS AVAILABLE THROUGH HEBREW FREE LOAN OF SAN DIEGO

 Applications Open for Recently Launched Program Providing Funds to Those in Need

CARLSBAD, Calif. – (April 20, 2021) – Carlsbad resident Hadassah is one of the first group of recipients of interest-free loans now available through Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego (HFLSD).  The newly launched 501 (c)3 is a member agency of the International Association of Jewish Free Loan.

Furloughed from her job as an assistant property manager for low-income housing units at the beginning of the pandemic and facing costs associated with legal fees relating to a battle with tenants of her personal rental unit, Hadassah found herself dipping into her retirement account just to make ends meet.  She was referred to HFLSD by a friend to apply for their “Recently Unemployed” loan which would help her cover expenses and no longer need to withdraw from her retirement savings.  Hadassah was approved for a $12,000 interest-free loan to help with her needs for the next six months.

“This loan gave me the breathing room I needed to get my debt under control while things begin to return to normal,” Hadassah said.  “This loan will allow me to pay off high interest credit card debt without incurring more interest payments.  The application process was easy and I am so thrilled to have this resource available in our community — Others in need should apply!” she added.

Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego has a core mission: To aid and empower members of the San Diego Jewish community to help themselves by providing interest-free loans and achieve financial self-sufficiency.  “We have a variety of interest-free loans to help San Diegans in need; beyond support for the recently unemployed, we offer loans for everything from financial emergencies, small business costs, medical expenses, fertility treatments, Jewish education and summer camps, student loans and many others,” said HFLSD Executive Director Mindi Frankel.

Jewish/Hebrew Free Loans has developed as a proven business model, providing aid and empowerment for families in over 50 cities worldwide.  Individuals interested in learning more about the loan programs, how to apply and also how to support the newly formed HFLSD in their efforts can log on to www.hflsd.org for additional information.

About Hebrew Free Loan:

Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego (HFLSD) is a member of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans with 50 member agencies in North America, Israel and Australia,

and was launched with the goal of helping people with temporary financial needs to become or remain self-supporting, self-respecting members of the community through access to interest-free loans. HFLSD’s mission is to provide Jewish households who are financially insecure, to overcome short-term financial needs/emergencies. HFLSD philosophy is to provide its constituents a hand-up – not a hand-out!

HFLSD is excited to help individuals and families throughout San Diego county overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. Based on the Jewish values of tzedakah (justice/charity), gemilut hasadim (acts of loving kindness), and tikkun olam (repairing the world), they will provide interest-free loans with dignity to meet a wide range of needs: including for emergencies, small business, medical expenses, fertility, Jewish education, student loans and many others including loans for the recently unemployed.  Learn more at www.hflsd.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:

Aimee Cebulski, for Hebrew Free Loan San Diego

(619) 549-4810 or aimee@aimcommunications.com

OCEAN BEACH RESIDENT FIRST RECIPIENT OF NEW INTEREST-FREE LOANS AVAILABLE THROUGH HEBREW FREE LOAN OF SAN DIEGO

Applications Open for Recently Launched Program Providing Funds to Those in Need

San Diego, Calif. – (April 20, 2021) – Ocean Beach resident Rebecca Goodman is one of the first group of recipients of interest-free loans now available through Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego (HFLSD).  The newly launched 501 (c)3 is a member agency of the International Association of Jewish Free Loan.

Goodman had previously defrayed her undergraduate degree costs through a loan from Hebrew Free Loan San Francisco, so she was thrilled to learn there was a Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego to potentially assist with her graduate degree. She relocated to San Diego pre-pandemic but was laid off due to COVID-19 in March of 2020 from her job as an Operations Manager and is now redefining herself with a career move to become a licensed clinical therapist.  Goodman received an education loan for $10,000 which can be renewed for potentially up to two years.

This loan will allow her to focus on required clinical hours instead of maintaining a full-time job in addition to her courses. “This education loan will allow me to be dedicated to my career path and focus on my goals. Working with HFLSD was stress-free and gives me the cushion I need to position myself for a successful post-graduate journey. I cannot be more grateful for this experience!” Goodman said.

Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego has a core mission: To aid and empower members of the San Diego Jewish community to help themselves by providing interest-free loans and achieve financial self-sufficiency.  “We have a variety of interest-free loans to help San Diegans in need; beyond educational support, we offer loans for everything from financial emergencies, small business costs, medical expenses, fertility treatments, Jewish education and summer camps, the recently unemployed and many others,” said HFLSD Executive Director Mindi Frankel.

Jewish/Hebrew Free Loans has developed as a proven business model, providing aid and empowerment for families in over 50 cities worldwide.  Individuals interested in learning more about the loan programs, how to apply and also how to support the newly formed HFLSD in their efforts can log on to www.hflsd.org for additional information.

About Hebrew Free Loan:

Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego (HFLSD) is a member of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans with 50 member agencies in North America, Israel and Australia,

and was launched with the goal of helping people with temporary financial needs to become or remain self-supporting, self-respecting members of the community through access to interest-free loans. HFLSD’s mission is to provide Jewish households who are financially insecure, to overcome short-term financial needs/emergencies. HFLSD philosophy is to provide its constituents a hand-up – not a hand-out!

HFLSD is excited to help individuals and families throughout San Diego county overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. Based on the Jewish values of tzedakah (justice/charity), gemilut hasadim (acts of loving kindness), and tikkun olam (repairing the world), they will provide interest-free loans with dignity to meet a wide range of needs: including for emergencies, small business, medical expenses, fertility, Jewish education, student loans and many others including loans for the recently unemployed.  Learn more at www.hflsd.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:

Aimee Cebulski, for Hebrew Free Loan San Diego
(619) 549-4810 or aimee@aimcommunications.com

HEBREW FREE LOAN SAN DIEGO NAMES FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO HELM NEW LOCAL ORGANIZATION

Community Engagement Leader Tapped To Direct Growth Efforts

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – (January 25, 2021) – Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego (HFLSD) has named Mindi Frankel as its first-ever Executive Director, brought on board to grow the newly launched 501 (c)3  interest-free lending institution, a member agency of the International Association of Jewish Free Loan.

Hebrew Free Loan San Diego has a core mission: To aid and empower members of the San Diego Jewish community to help themselves by providing interest free loans and achieve financial self-sufficiency.  Frankel comes to HFLSD after a successful tenure consulting with Hands of Peace from 2015 until 2020, creating a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the international organization designed to foster understanding and engagement between divergent cultures.

“Mindi’s extensive background in cross-cultural communication, marketing, coalition building and development make her the ideal choice to lead our new San Diego endeavor, creating processes and partnerships to carry us forward,” said Selwyn Isakow, board president.  “Her leadership and enthusiasm will bring momentum, organization and initiative to shape and grow our regional efforts,” Isakow added.

Jewish/Hebrew Free Loans has developed as a proven business model, providing aid and empowerment for Jewish families in over 50 cities worldwide.  Individuals interested in learning more about the loan programs, how to apply and also how to support the newly formed HFLSD in their efforts can log on to www.hflsd.org for additional information.

Prior to her time with Hands of Peace, Frankel held a number of marketing and communications positions including serving as Director of Marketing for Financial Profiles, Inc. and Sales and Marketing Manager with Park Place Productions.  She has also run her own independent communications consulting firm, Just Write Marketing, since 2000 and has served on the board of directors of both Temple Solel and the Encinitas Education Foundation.  Frankel holds a Master of Arts degree in Literature and Writing from California State University, San Marcos and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Marketing from San Diego State University.

About Hebrew Free Loan:
Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego (HFLSD) is a member of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans with 50 member agencies in North America, Israel and Australia, and was launched with the goal of helping people with temporary financial needs to become or remain self-supporting, self-respecting members of the community through access to interest free loans. HFLSD’s mission is to provide Jewish households who are financially insecure, to overcome short-term financial needs/emergencies. HFLSD philosophy is to provide its constituents a hand-up – not a hand-out!

HFLSD is excited to help individuals and families throughout San Diego county overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. Based on the Jewish values of tzedakah (justice/charity), gemilut hasadim (acts of loving kindness), and tikkun olam (repairing the world), they will provide interest-free loans with dignity to meet a wide range of needs: including for emergencies, small business, medical expenses, fertility, Jewish education, student loans and many others including loans for the recently unemployed.  Learn more at www.hflsd.org.