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Debra Leff volunteer of the year

HFL Recognizes Volunteer of the Year

Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh recognized board of director and treasurer Debra Leff as our Volunteer of the Year in the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. As a previous loan cosigner, auditor of a national nonprofit union, and small business owner, Deb brings a down-to-earth, no-nonsense and caring approach to meeting with applicants, chairing the audit committee and […]

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Amanda Hirsh presents at a small business funding workshop

HFL Joins Local Orgs for Small Biz Funding Workshop

Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh was proud to be among the organizations presenting at “Think Beyond the Bank: Alternative Funding for Your Small Business” on March 21, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in Homewood. Hosted by the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship and Riverside Center for Innovation, this free informative workshop offered small

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Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship to Host HFL for Small Business Funding Event

Meet representatives from Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh and more Pittsburgh area resources at \”Think Beyond the Bank: Alternative Funding for Your Small Business\” on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in Homewood. Hosted by the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship and Riverside Center for Innovation, this free informative

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HFL and JFunds Present Financial Skills Webinar

On March 7, Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh collaborated with JFunds to present an informative virtual workshop, The 3 Keys to Achieving Financial Freedom Forever. This financial empowerment masterclass was led by Shay Port, CPA and financial coach. Stay tuned for future virtual and in-person financial wellness programs from HFL and JFunds, or sign

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Double your donation on Giving Tuesday

Make Double the Difference for HFL Borrowers on Giving Tuesday!

This year, your Giving Tuesday donation to the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh can go TWICE as far! Here\’s how: NEW DONORS: Thanks to some generous supporters, new gifts to HFL will be DOUBLED this Giving Tuesday! That\’s right, new donations will receive a 100% MATCH until the match fund has been exhausted! That

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HFL Partners with Jewish Fertility Foundation

Jewish Fertility Foundation welcomes community to its Pittsburgh conception “It’s very positive for Pittsburgh,” Levy said. “We have a lot of money to give.” Published by the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle By DAVID RULLO March 6, 2023 More than 70 members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community welcomed the Jewish Fertility Foundation during a kickoff celebration on Feb. 23

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Amanda Hirsh is the new executive director of Hebrew Free Loan Association, which recently received a gift of $120,000 from an anonymous donor. Photo provided by Amanda Hirsh.

Hebrew Free Loan Association receives $120,000 gift

Donation given in recognition of shmita year Published by the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle By DAVID RULLO November 7, 2022 Life hasn’t been easy for Tatiana Rabinovich.* Rabinovich immigrated to the United States from the Republic of Belarus. The landlocked country, a former Soviet territory, has endured an economic downturn since 2011 and has suffered a series of

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Shay Port, Financial Coach at Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh

HFL Now Offering Free Financial Coaching for Pittsburgh Area Residents

The Hebrew Free Loan Association is bringing a new essential service to 15217—financial coaching. Appointments will be free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The service will focus on helping individuals and families achieve the financial goals of their choosing, whether that be saving more, raising their credit scores, decreasing or eliminating

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HFLA Interest-Free College Tuition Loans

Allegheny County Residents: Need Money for Tuition?

It\’s back-to-school season, which means the tuition bills are rolling in! Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh provides interest-free loans to residents of Allegheny County through a confidential, in-person application process. Education loans can help students and families afford tuition for private school, college, tutoring programs, summer learning, books, and related expenses. If you are a resident of Allegheny

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