Over the past couple of years, the idea of debt forgiveness — whether for student loans, medical, or rent debt — has gone from radical to relatively mainstream. But as […]
JELF wraps 2019 on new high (12/19/19)
At the 2019 Annual Meeting, JELF named the new board and presented the Koonin and Garber Awards for service.
JELF Receives 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator! (5/2/22)
JELF has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator! Check out our Charity Navigator profile to learn more.
How Expensive Is It to Attend College In 2022? – 4/11/22
What do you think it costs to go to college these days? Okay, that’s a loaded question. Either you already know the answer (maybe you have kids – or grandchildren […]
JELF 1999 Annual Meeting
Featuring Judy Wolman (President), followed by Lynne Borsuk, Evaline Delsen, and Ed Hyken.
JELF Legacy Video – Koonin – 1/15/21
Longtime JELF Donors Eydie and Steve Koonin share their story of why education, and planning for the next generation, is so important.
2020 JELF Koonin Service Award – Phil Krieger – 2/4/21
Mazel tov, Phil!
2021 JELF Annual Meeting – 12-7-21
2021 was filled with milestones for JELF….hear from Jenna Shulman, JELF’s CEO, along with remarks from outgoing Board Chair Jane Aronoff, incoming Board Chair Rob Rickles, award presentation to Richard […]
Cathys 20th JELF Anniversary – 4-1-21
On April 1, 2021, JELF celebrated longtime staff Member, Cathy Herman Miller, Chief Operating Office with a surprise Zoom party attended by over 70 different guests! This memorable occasion was […]
Richard Jacobson – 2021 Koonin Family Service Award Recipient – 4/19/22
In 2021, JELF was proud to honor Richard Jacobson with JELF’s Steve and Eydie Koonin Family Service Award, which is presented to a member of the JELF Board who has […]
JELF’s “STAND BY ME” – Musical JELFies Give Thanks 2021! – 6/2/21
In 2021 JELF recipients (current and past) from all over the country gave their thanks to JELF to the tune of Stand By Me!
Natalie A.
JELF has helped me achieve my higher education. As a first generation college student, it’s so important for me strive higher and create opportunities for myself that my parents didn’t […]
Tamir G.
As a student JELF has helped me pay for school and attend a university that I couldn’t without their help. I am truly grateful for their help and the generosity […]
Aaron M.
When I was getting ready to start dental school back in 2015, JELF helped cover some living expenses/tuition which eased a lot of the anxiety I had about starting this […]