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THE HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON

THE HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON – 4131 S Braeswood Blvd

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The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Houston is a local nonprofit organization that provides interest-free loans to members of the Houston Jewish community facing urgent financial needs. Established in the early 1930s, the organization traces its mission to a longstanding tradition of lending to the poor and needy within Jewish law and communal practice. Its core purpose is to offer a confidential, dignity-preserving form of financial assistance designed to bridge gaps when conventional credit is unavailable. Operational focus - Delivers short-term, interest-free loans for essential needs such as food, housing, medical care, and other critical expenses. - Emphasizes rapid, discreet access to funds and repayment terms that support borrowers’ self-sufficiency. - Maintains a community-based model reliant on philanthropy, volunteers, and structured loan programs to serve a defined geographical area. Scope and impact - Serves individuals and families within the greater Houston area, with programs tailored to emergency needs, home purchases, and related life events. - Balances compassionate lending with prudent administration, prioritizing confidentiality and stewardship of resources.

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About HFLA of Houston - Hebrew Free Loan Association of Houston

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1 review of HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION "HFLA Houston provides a hand up, not a hand out to Jewish Houstonians in need. Through interest-free loans, we have been helping the community since 1932. Find our applications online at www.hfla.net or stop by the office!"