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    ‘I hope I can get through this:’

    Jewish nonprofits around the country have stepped up to help those affected by the coronavirus – but perhaps none so tangibly as the country’s free loan societies, because they’re putting or keeping cash directly in people’s pockets.

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    Coronavirus in New York: How to Help

    This week, in response to the virus, [HFLS] modified its application process: Interest-free loans of up to $5,000 are now available to people in those areas with only one guarantor needed.

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    Jewish Loan Associations Offering Coronavirus Assistance

    [HFLS] initially allocated $1 million to coronavirus loans and is trying to line up resources to be able to provide “several million more,” he said, and the HFLS is in the process of finalizing a $500,000 commitment from a major financial services firm.

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    Jewish Aid Groups Scramble Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak

    “We are prepared for a whole raft of financial needs that people will be experiencing because of coronavirus outbreak,” said Rabbi David Rosenn, [HFLS] Executive Director.

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