Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association

A nonprofit organization

$15,721 raised by 57 donors

100% complete

$15,000 Goal

Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association (DHFLA) has made an essential difference in the lives of families, individuals and small businesses in Greater North Texas. For 88 years, DHFLA's work had a profound impact on the lives of our loan recipients and has been, and continues to be, an important communal funding resource.

Deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, our mission derives directly from biblical text, "If you lend money to My people, to the poor among you, do not act toward him (her) as a creditor: exact no interest from them." Exodus 22:24

Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association provides borrowers an affordable and dignified way to navigate financial obstacles. Today, we provide no interest financial assistance to pay core living expenses, underwrite educational costs, support small businesses, cover medical treatments and more.

DHFLA has earned the 2023 Platinum Transparency seal, the highest mark awarded to a charity by Candid, a nonprofit database and ratings agency. 

Our Needs

CNBC has reported that 63% of Americans - including nearly half of six-figure earners - are living paycheck to paycheck. That means that for millions of Americans, including members of the greater North Texas Jewish community, one problem with a car, one broken water heater, or one minor medical issue can create a financial emergency.

We have the power to help. Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association's (DHFLA's) no interest loans help people in our community tackle difficult financial situations with dignity without having to rely on high-interest options to do so. By offering loans rather than charity, DHFLA helps people become, and remain, self-sufficient — which is recognized as the highest form of charity.  

Donations to Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association (DHFLA) directly fund our zero interest loans. 100% of dollars raised go directly to our mission and ensure that DHFLA is able to assist the greatest number of people. All contributions to DHFLA are cycled back into our lending as loans are repaid to be used to assist new borrowers.

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Mission

The Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association (DHFLA) provides interest-free loans to members of the Greater North Texas Jewish community to assist with general needs, healthcare costs, higher education expenses, fertility treatments and adoption, special needs, Jewish experiences, small business needs and emergencies.

Needs

CNBC has reported that 63% of Americans - including nearly half of six-figure earners - are living paycheck to paycheck. That means that for millions of Americans, including members of the greater North Texas Jewish community, one problem with a car, one broken water heater, or one minor medical issue can create a financial emergency.

We have the power to help. Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association's (DHFLA's) no interest loans help people in our community tackle difficult financial situations with dignity without having to rely on high-interest options to do so. By offering loans rather than charity, DHFLA helps people become, and remain, self-sufficient — which is recognized as the highest form of charity.

Donations to Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association (DHFLA) directly fund our zero interest loans. 100% of dollars raised go directly to our mission and ensure that DHFLA is able to assist the greatest number of people. All contributions to DHFLA are cycled back into our lending as loans are repaid to be used to assist new borrowers.

Equity Statement

The Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association (DHFLA) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations. With the exception of those positions in which religion is, in the opinion of DHFLA, an essential factor, DHFLA provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, employment, placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, the use of facilities, and participation in DHFLA sponsored events.

DHFLA acts as a bridge between the tradition of our heritage and the present, as well as being an organization dedicated to Jewish identity and survival. In keeping with these ideas, the purpose of DHFLA is to make it possible for the Jewish family and individual to carry out its functions to the best of its ability.

DHFLA provides the Jewish family and its members access to a Jewish loan organization where they can get financial help when needed. DHFLA offers potential borrowers an opportunity to discuss their financial concerns in a climate that accepts and honors their heritage and special needs.

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Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association

Tax id (EIN)

51-0148138

Guidestar

Causes

Economic/Financial Security/Poverty, Religion/Spiritual Focus, Social Services

Operating Budget

$100,000 - $249,999

Counties Served

Erath, Wise, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin

BIPOC Serving

Other, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American

BIPOC Leadership

Neither/None

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

5402 Arapaho Road
Dallas, TX 75248

Phone

469-206-1639

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