On Monday, June 21, the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Cleveland honored Beachwood mayor Merle Gorden as HFLA's 2010 Man of the Year. A Beachwood resident for over 50 years, and mayor of Beachwood for four consecutive terms, Merle Gorden is truly a community icon. Active in local government for many years, Merle Gorden has held the post of council president, council member, democratic ward leader, served on various boards and commissions, as well as served on the board of numerous community and civic organizations and county committees.
88 golfers hit the links and 15 tennis players joined the fun at Canterbury Golf Club to support a respected community leader and important community organization. In addition to the participants, 25 corporate sponsors made the afternoon possible. 140 dinner guests enjoyed food and fun at an after-event reception and silent auction.
The Hebrew Free Loan Association makes interest free loans to Northeast Ohioans regardless of religion, race or ethnicity. Loans are granted to people who demonstrate a genuine need to help with expenses for family, home, education, business or medical/dental needs. So far this year, the HFLA has made loans totaling more than $60,000. HFLA is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information, visit www.hflaclev.org
88 golfers hit the links and 15 tennis players joined the fun at Canterbury Golf Club to support a respected community leader and important community organization. In addition to the participants, 25 corporate sponsors made the afternoon possible. 140 dinner guests enjoyed food and fun at an after-event reception and silent auction.
The Hebrew Free Loan Association makes interest free loans to Northeast Ohioans regardless of religion, race or ethnicity. Loans are granted to people who demonstrate a genuine need to help with expenses for family, home, education, business or medical/dental needs. So far this year, the HFLA has made loans totaling more than $60,000. HFLA is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information, visit www.hflaclev.org
