JIFLA Celebrates Edelston’s 10 Years of Leadership

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Hammond Park, Jewish Interest-Free Loan Association of Georgia (JIFLA) volunteers, board members, donors, family, and friends celebrated Merrie Edelston’s 10 years of Leadership as JIFLA Loan Committee Chair and board member.

As a consumer loan officer, Edelston put her professional expertise to work in the community by volunteering countless hours helping people in difficult situations achieve financial stability. Past JIFLA Board Chair Laura Kahn spoke about Merrie’s work, pointing out that during her tenure, 420 loans were approved having a tremendous impact on the lives of those individuals and their families.

“Armed with our compassion and giving, we offer loan applicants dignity and help them any way we can, whether it’s through loans, budget counseling, or other resources. Working with JIFLA has been extremely rewarding for me,” said Edelston.

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More than 60 people gathered for fun lawn games, friendly cornhole competition, a craft project for the kids, and a delicious Israeli-style dinner catered by The Kosher Gourmet.

JIFLA is grateful for all the generous donations honoring Edelston. Event sponsors included: Melanie and Danny Frank, Congregation B’nai Torah and Rabbi Joshua Heller, Judy and Jay Kessler, Terri and Stephen Nagler, and SouthState Bank. Event supporters included: Adina and Jeff Jagoda, Jennifer Edelston, Merrie Edelston, Rebecca Edelston Skoryanc, and Adrienne Litt-Bishko. Sponsorships and donations for this special event support JIFLA interest-free loans throughout the Jewish community for a wide range of needs including unexpected medical bills, emergency home repairs, fertility treatments, trips to Israel, and Jewish life cycle events.