At the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio (HFLA-SA), every interest-free loan represents more than financial assistance. It represents hope, stability, and the opportunity to move forward with confidence. Hear what one of our borrowers recently shared: “The granting of this loan has helped me tremendously by providing financial support and relieving some of the stress associated with payments. It has given me the opportunity to meet my financial responsibilities, imp

"We are grateful for how quick, efficient, and well-organized the entire process of loan renewal was. Your professionalism, clear communication, and prompt responses made everything remarkably smooth and convenient for us. As a single parent raising two young children, this assistance gives us some much-needed breathing room as we balance part-time work, childcare responsibilities, and everyday expenses. It will help us arrange childcare and after school for my children, allo

CONGRATULATIONS ELDAI DEL ANGEL, MPH, EMT-B, CHW! Eldai recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a Masters in Public Health. 💙 A BORROWER’S STORY. A COMMUNITY’S IMPACT. "This journey and accomplishment would not have been possible without the Free Hebrew Loan Program. Thanks to this program, I was able to handle emergencies and maintain my housing, which in turn allowed me to continue my education. Thank you for your support." Eldai’s story is one of many exampl

TESTIMONY TUESDAY: ✡️ A Jewish value is TZEDAKAH (justice), which we now refer to as giving to charity. No matter how much money we have, we should think about whether we can give to charity. 🤲 Bette Cochefski did just that and wanted to share her story about why she chose HFLA-SA to support. Bette's story: "My first experience with HFLA-SA was 3 years ago this month, when my husband and I moved to SA to live closer to family. I learned that one of my grandsons received a lo

What an incredible day at our HFLA-SA Community Picnic & Fun Day at the J! 🎉💙 A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came out to celebrate, connect, and make this event so special. Your support, energy, and community spirit helped create an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and togetherness. From the games and activities to the smiles and new friendships, this picnic was a beautiful reminder of what we can accomplish when our Jewish

I truly appreciate everything you did and how HFLA was there to help make our lives easier during a very stressful situation. One of the biggest concerns when starting foundation tunneling is that city permitting and inspection costs can escalate quickly. HFLA helped make what could have been an overwhelming situation much easier to handle.

A hearty Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio thank you to the Barshop Jewish Community Center, 2025 HFLA-SA Community Picnic...

Thank you to our Centennial Year Campaign Donors! Because of YOU, HFLA-SA surpassed $1,000,000 in total assets in 2024! That's loans in...

Last night's HFLA-SA Centennial Year End Gratitude Event was enjoyed by over 200 friends and neighbors who joined together to celebrate...

HFLA-SA's Board and staff are delighted to announce that Temple Beth-El has joined with seven other community organizations, synagogues,...

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, December 8, 2024.. Join us for our final Centennial Event as we CELEBRATE YOU! THANK YOU to all those who support...

I came from Russia where at the time I remember synagogue was a broken building with roten woods instead of windows. My mom was hiding...