Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia

THE JEWISH FEDERATION MOBILIZES PEOPLE TO CARE FOR, CONVENE AND ENRICH OUR JEWISH COMMUNITIES.FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY YEARS, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA HAS SERVED AS THE HUB OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA'S JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH GIVING, INCLUSION AND TRADITION. THE JEWISH FEDERATION HAS THREE MAIN GOALS: CARING FOR THOSE IN NEED LOCALLY, SUPPORTING ISRAEL AND GLOBAL JEWRY AND SECURING A VIBRANT JEWISH FUTURE IN THE MOST ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE MANNER POSSIBLE.THROUGH A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP OF PHILANTHROPISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION FULFILLS THREE KEY ROLES: PHILANTHROPY, COMMUNITY CONVENER, AND GRANT MAKER.

SERVING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (SAFETY NET) THE JEWISH FEDERATION IS COMMITTED TO FUNDING SERVICES THAT MEET THE MOST BASIC NEEDS OF VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES, IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA, IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. THIS INCLUDES DELIVERING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, PROVIDING GRANTS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS, ENABLING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND FACILITATING A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES HELPING OLDER ADULTS TO AGE SAFELY, NOURISH THEIR SOULS AND LIVE WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR OWN HOMES.THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT: 2,674 OLDER ADULTS WERE GIVEN SERVICES RELATED TO AGING. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED HEALTHY AGING CARE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL SERVICES. 915 INDIVIDUALS SECURED DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ASSISTANCE INCLUDED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL, JEWISH WOMEN IN CRISIS, AND NO INTEREST, NO FEE LOANS TO LOCAL PERSONS WITH A TEMPORARY FINANCIAL NEED. 116 JEWISH INDIVIDUALS LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB WERE ASSISTED BY CAREER COUNSELORS. HELP INCLUDED DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC JOB SEARCH PLAN, COMPLETING ONLINE JOB APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEWING WITH CONFIDENCE. 24 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES WERE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVE GREATER FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. 9,197 CLIENTS BENEFITED FROM FOOD ASSISTANCE. NEEDS WERE MET THOUGH AFFORDABLE LUNCH PROGRAMS, HAND-DELIVERED BOXES OF NUTRITIOUS KOSHER FOOD, GROCERY GIFT CARDS, AND ON-SITE PANTRY SERVICES. 2,025 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED VARIED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS, SUICIDE PREVENTION CURRICULUMS, AND ART THERAPY. 1,179 PERSONS OBTAINED HOUSING ASSISTANCE. PERSONS INCLUDED OLDER AND VULNERABLE ADULTS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES. ONE PROGRAM IN THE NORTHEAST HELPED PEOPLE LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND INTERVENTIONS. 122 PEOPLE RECEIVED LEGAL SERVICES AND/OR EDUCATION. 91 OF THESE PERSONS WERE LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK IMMIGRANTS OR REFUGEES.IN ADDITION, AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED VIA DONOR-DESIGNATED CAMPAIGN SUPPORT. THESE AMOUNTS WERE DIRECTLY DISTRIBUTED TO PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO THOSE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS. THE OUTCOMES FOR THE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS ARE LISTED ABOVE.

SUPPORTING JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING (JEWISH CONTINUITY) THE JEWISH FEDERATION SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES VIBRANT JEWISH LIVING AND LEARNING LOCALLY AND ABROAD FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES. NO MATTER WHERE PEOPLE ARE ON THEIR JEWISH JOURNEY, WE HELP PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND CAMPING RESOURCES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS. THIS ENABLES COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE IN THE RICH TAPESTRY OF JEWISH LIFE, WHILE SECURING THE FUTURE OF OUR JEWISH WORLD.THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT: 5,579 CHILDREN RECEIVED JEWISH-THEMED BOOKS AND MUSIC. 1,493 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND CAMPING. 1,055 YOUNG ADULTS TRAVELED TO ISRAEL FOR A 10-DAY JOURNEY. 1,107 TEENS PARTICIPATED IN JEWISH-THEMED EXTRACURRICULAR SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUMMER LEADERSHIP, AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT, AND YEARLONG FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. 10,005 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN EVENTS CONNECTING FAMILIES RAISING YOUNG JEWISH CHILDREN. EVENTS INCLUDED MITZVAH CLUBS, VISITING THE SICK, AND PICNICS. 200 SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS WERE LAUNCHED IN ISRAEL CONCERNING CHILD PROTECTION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. OVER 2,447 SHABBAT DINNERS WERE SHARED. PROGRAMS EMPOWERED YOUNG ADULTS TO GATHER FOR THESE MEALS IN HOMES, AND HILLELS PROVIDED THEM FOR JEWISH STUDENTS ON COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE PHILADELPHIA REGION.THE JEWISH FEDERATION TRULY BELIEVES WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER, WHICH IS WHY WE ARE CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES, WITH ONE ANOTHER TO REPAIR OUR WORLD. WE STRIVE TO SHOW EVERY COMMUNITY MEMBER NO MATTER THEIR INTERESTS, AFFILIATION, DONATION LEVEL, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OR ORIENTATION, WE ARE HERE TO HELP THEM ENGAGE MORE DEEPLY IN JEWISH LIFE IN WHATEVER WAY IS MOST COMFORTABLE FOR THEM.IN ADDITION, AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED VIA DONOR-DESIGNATED CAMPAIGN SUPPORT. THESE AMOUNTS WERE DIRECTLY DISTRIBUTED TO PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO THOSE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS. THE OUTCOMES FOR THE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS ARE LISTED ABOVE.

PHILANTHROPHIC FUND AND DIRECT ENDOWMENT SUPPORTPHILANTHROPIC FUND AND DIRECT ENDOWMENT SUPPORT AMOUNTS REPRESENT DISTRIBUTIONS FROM OUR PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON THE NON-BINDING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PHILANTHROPIC FUND HOLDERS WHICH FURTHER THE MISSION OF JEWISH FEDERATION. ALSO INCLUDED ARE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT SUPPORT AGENCIES AND/OR PROGRAMS WHICH FURTHER THE MISSION OF JEWISH FEDERATION AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL GRANT PROCESS.