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Now, some of those individuals are receiving interest-free loans to help finance their moves through “Move to Thrive,” an unusual joint initiative launched by the national LGBTQ Jewish advocacy group Keshet and the New York-based Hebrew Free Loan Society in March 2025.
The initiative has drawn more than 400 inquiries, according to Jaimie Krass, the president and CEO of Keshet. So far, 29 applications have been approved, representing 56 people across households in 12 states, and $274,500 in loans have been disbursed.
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The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York has partnered with the Hebrew Free Loan Society to provide interest-free emergency loans of up to $2,000 to currently enrolled low- and moderate-income students. This new partnership with City College is another great opportunity for HFLS to provide financial support to college students in New York City following their dreams.
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Rabbi David Rosenn dives into how the Hebrew Free Loan Society’s interest-free loans are building pathways to economic opportunity for thousands of New Yorkers within and beyond the Jewish community.
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Meet our borrowers - and learn more about how HFLS advances economic stability and opportunity for lower income New Yorkers within and beyond the Jewish community.
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