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Bringing Dreams to Life
We're excited to share this video we debuted at "Shimmer & Shine," our community celebration in May 2026. Meet some of our loan recipients and hear about the positive impact our loans are having on their lives.
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Borrower Stories
Violetta Levina and Iana Nikolskaia
Violetta Levina and Iana Nikolskaia are the co-founders of a wonderful preschool called Shining Stars Academy…
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Social Justice Scholarships for Jewish Women
Hebrew Free Loan is partnering with the National Council of Jewish Women San Francisco Section (NCJW SF) to offer up to four Tanette Goldberg Scholarships for…
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In Loving Memory of Luca Chiaro
The world lost a bright light on December 28, 2025, when Luca Chiaro passed away unexpectedly at the age of 16 after a sudden, brief bout with…
Read More“ …Back then, when I didn't speak English well, and I didn't have a job yet, you believed in me and loaned me the first $6,500 to pay for the college. If I didn't receive your help, I wouldn't have accomplished my first milestone.”
Victoria Pakhomova