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Donations to Federation collectively save and improve more lives locally, in Israel, and around the world than any one individual or single organization can accomplish alone. Our Allocations Committee vets the work and needs of humanitarian and educational organizations to determines where your donations will do the most good. Get to know the many ways your generosity helps make a difference.
Social Services
A community is best measured by how it treats its most vulnerable members. Federation funding meets critical needs like counseling, geriatric and senior-adult care, a community kosher food pantry, emergency financial assistance, and humanitarian aid to victims of natural disasters around the world.
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Community Programs
Nurturing a strong Jewish community means offering meaningful entry-points. Community programs can inspire our youngest members, empower the voiceless, and keep alive deep Jewish traditions.
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Jewish education at any age – formal and informal – helps us become our best selves and engage with issues that affect the entire community. From individual scholarships to public events, Federation helps make possible educational opportunities for preschoolers, senior adults, and everyone in between.
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Israel & Overseas Programs
When Jews are in need or in crisis, anywhere in the world, we answer the call. Federation funds support projects like relief efforts in the former Soviet Union, resources for at-risk youth in Israel, emergency financial assistance to Jewish communities in the wake of terror attacks, and vocational training for Jewish Ethiopian immigrants to Israel.
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