Welcome to Hebrew Free Loan

Our Values - Respect, Compassion, Confidentiality

Since 1895, Hebrew Free Loan Association has been serving the Jewish community of Metropolitan Detroit by making short-term loans without interest to individuals that have no other means of help.

Through donations from generous individuals, Hebrew Free Loan Association assists with helping men and women achieve financial independence.  Our loans enable members of the Jewish community to go to college, adopt children, establish businesses, enjoy a summer camp experience, celebrate weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs or help with an emergency that arises.

The tradition of free loan philanthropy has been one of the building blocks of Jewish life in Detroit.  At Hebrew Free Loan Association, every person finds understanding, equality of treatment, and the sincere desire to be helped in a time of need.  Loans are always treated in a confidential manner. 

Your Financial Support is Welcome...

Hebrew Free Loan is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization participating in community outreach and fundraising; including direct mail, in-person contact, advertising, special events and membership campaigns. There are many ways to support our important service to people in need… through our Friends annual giving campaign, the major capital loan campaign, tributes, general donations, endowments and named funds.

Donate to HFLA

Help Us Help Others...

If you know of someone in need of a loan, perhaps we can help. Contact us at info@hfladetroit.org or (248) 723-8184.

Agency News

  • The Promise - HFL Newsletter - 3/24/08

    • Read the latest edition of our newsletter, The Promise. Included are articles highlighting the agency's work, Major Donors, Friends and Tributes.Read More

  • Jewish Women's Foundation Grant - 7/24/07

    • Hebrew Free Loan has recently received a $20,000 grant from the Jewish Women's Foundation to initiate an interest free loan program called "Building My Tomorrow". This...Read More

  • Loans From The Heart - 4/12/07

    • They are seeking loans, not handouts. And the borrowers can be profoundly scared. Michigan's depressed economy, worsened by the crisis state of the auto industry, ha...Read More

  • Last Resort, First Lifeline - 9/21/06

    • Most are now out of work or toiling with minimum pay.  As a result, they're uninsured or under-insured.  Some can't pay their rent or mortgage.Read More

  • Cheryl's Story - 8/1/06

    • To the staff and community of Hebrew Free Loan, Sometimes in life, we find ourselves having to reach out to others for support.Read More

  • Outstanding Loans Graph - 5/31/06

    • Our clients' needs have grown dramatically as shown on our ten-year portfolio of outstanding loans graph.Read More

  • Uplifting Loans - 6/9/05

    • They toil discreetly and selflessly under the Jewish communal radar-rescuing, resettling or simply helping.  They're inspired by what they do but become emotionally s...Read More



IHFLA
We are proud to a be a founding member of the International Association of Hebrew Free Loans
www.freeloan.org

Jewish Federation

We are a constituent agency of Federation and receive an annual allocation.
www.jewishdetroit.org