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Feb 26, 2025

Loan Helped Ellen Meet Rent Amid Expenses from Storm Damage

Sixty-something Ellen took her first Hebrew Free Loan a few years ago as she was a month away from being evicted from her home. The $2,500 loan enabled her to get up to date with what she owed to her landlord. She paid that off without any incident.

Recently, Ellen reapplied, this time for…

Jul 25, 2023

Camp Gave Shiri Her Days in the Sun

Sleepaway camp can be a lifeline for a family in distress. For 10-year-old Shiri, it came at just the right time -- thanks to a group effort led by Jewish Federation.

Jul 19, 2023

Passover Seder with Ukraine War Refugees

This past April the Jewish community of Vienna, with the support of Jewish Federation, was able to provide 2,000 Passover meals, including two Seders, to 250 Jewish refuges who had fled war-torn Ukraine. With local rabbis leading the Seders, the room was full of the children’s excitement a…

May 31, 2023

March of the Living Participant Describes Overwhelming Emotions

When Liyah R. embarked on March of the Living, she thought she knew what to expect. From chilling accounts of human cruelty to the sound of silence and ultimately to the joy of celebrating our living generation of Jews, this teen shares impressions from the life-changing experience.

Jul 8, 2022

Struggling Family Gets Respite with Need-Based Camp Grant

Dad struggles to find a safe, affordable, and fun place for his kids during the summer while he works to provide for his family and ill wife.