Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is lucky to have the Aleph Institute and Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh is pleased to collaborate and be able to offer interest-free loans to families of incarcerated individuals or recently incarcerated individuals.

Aleph Institute symposium highlights compassion for the incarcerated Program is reminder that people need a ‘Second Chance’

What great news for local nonprofits with a building! 0% interest loans huh?! Great idea!!! Check out Bridgeway Capital’s Rainy Day Fund!

Nonprofits - Bridgeway Capital We help nonprofits sustain vital services that strengthen communities. We provide loans to nonprofit organizations to bridge funding gaps, invest in facilities, and develop real estate in underserved areas. Nonprofits …

May this Passover bring joy and peace to all.
Chag Pesach Sameach.
HFL will be closed on Tuesday, April 23 and Monday, April 29 in observance of the holiday.

Check out this upcoming event by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center!

Learn the ins and outs of credit at our upcoming Understanding Credit, Debt-to-Income Ratio & Building Credit Workshop! Hosted in part by the Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center, the workshop will be held virtually on Th. April 18th from 5 - 6 p.m.

This looks like an amazing event for our mom-owned small business owner borrowers and friends, and for everyone to attend!

Calling all Mom Owned Businesses!

We are seeking mom-owned businesses and service providers to join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024, for what we hope will be the most mom and kid-friendly event Pittsburgh has ever seen! This is the weekend before Mother's Day, so we are targeting shoppers looking to buy for the special mom in their life! We will be providing free childcare and kids' activities for kids of vendors and shoppers alike! The market will take place at 1620 Murray Avenue, in the heart of Squirrel Hill, so we expect heavy foot traffic in addition to shoppers coming to the neighborhood specifically for the event. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Here's what we're looking for:
🛍️Retail business owners (clothing, accessories, candles, home goods, crafts, etc.) to sell on-site
🛍️Food business owners (bakers, food truck owners, caterers, etc.) to sell on-site
🛍️Other service providers (physical therapists, psychologists, interior designers, etc.) to table, raffle, or lead educational sessions or demonstrations

Apply here: https://ow.ly/YPXw50QOZMZ

Do you have a favorite mom-owned business you'd love to see at the Mom Owned Market? Tag her in the comments below or share this post!

*** Please note that we cannot include direct sales businesses (aka MLMs) in this event.

So excited to be part of this event again!! Come see us and all the fantastic alternative lenders!!

Join us on March 21st from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at University of Pittsburgh's Community Engagement Center in Homewood Homewood for an insightful workshop: "Think Beyond the Bank: Alternative Funding for Your Small Business."

Location:
University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center
622 N. Homewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Hosted by Center for Women's Entrepreneurship (CWE) and the Riverside Center for Innovation, this event is a must-attend for small business owners looking to explore financing options beyond traditional banks.

Discover how alternative finance opportunities can benefit your business through a dynamic panel discussion featuring representatives from local organizations. Gain valuable insights from non-profit lenders, economic development agencies, and alternative finance experts across the region.

Featured organizations include Allegheny County Economic Development, Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center, Bridgeway Capital, Axiom Advancement Corporation, Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh, Honeycomb Credit, Kiva Pittsburgh, Pursuit, Neighborhood Community Development Fund, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, and Washington County Council on Economic Development. Oh and hey! We'll be there!

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to rethink your business financing strategies and propel your entrepreneurial journey forward! Register here: https://chatham.edu/cwe/events/details.cfm?EventID=32427

Tonight's the night! There are still a few spaces available if you want to sign up for "The 3 Keys to Financial Freedom" masterclass by Shay Port, CPA and financial coach on Zoom at 7 pm tonight! Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh and our partners in JFunds Pittsburgh are pleased to host this session and to help provide valuable financial knowledge and information! Advance registration required so sign up ASAP at www.jfundspgh.org.

If you haven't signed up already, please be sure to register and join Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburght and our partners in JFunds as we host this free masterclass on Thursday evening! Shay is an expert who is going to share valuable information with attendees. Advance registration required at jfundspgh.org!

Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh is proud to continue the rich legacy of this commandment in parsha Mishpatim to support people in Southwestern PA with interest-free loans.

This Shabbat we will read from parsha Mishpatim. The Jewish Free Loan movement is based on one of the commandments in this parsha. How has an interest free loan made a difference in your life? Shabbat Shalom.

HFL is so proud to provide interest-free loans to small business owners across the region! This looks like a great grant opportunity and networking event that might provide up to another $10,000!