Jewish Federation OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.
WE TOGETHER
DO EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
WE BELIEVE IN EACH OTHER We believe that no child should go to bed hungry. That every senior has the right to live with dignity. And that all Jews should be able to live—anywhere in the world—without fear of persecution.
That’s why the Jewish Federation’s annual fundraising campaign is focused on helping people in need, rescuing people in danger, and keeping Jewish life strong. We believe in the power of community. We believe that together we can make the world a better place. And we have the track record to prove it.
WE
BELIEVE IN
EACH OTHER.
WHAT DO YO
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YOU
EVE?
WE FUND AND SUPPORT A BROAD NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT
FOC ON TWO CRITICAL
THINGS
CUS 1
Caring for people in need here at home, in Israel and around the world.
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Nurturing and sustaining the Jewish community today and for future generations.
CARING FOR THE NEEDY
WE
LO
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EACH OTHER
EVEN THOUGH WE’VE NEVER MET.
Every day, the Jewish Federation supports programs that feed, clothe, shelter, counsel and rescue thousands of people here at home, in Israel and around the world. It’s our responsibility. It’s our privilege. It’s who we are. This year, with unemployment levels at historic highs, and families and seniors struggling to meet their most basic needs, more people are turning to us for help than ever before. And together, we have the power to make an impact. IF YOU NEED HELP, WE CAN HELP YOU. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE DO.
$
150
GROCERIES FOR A FAMILY IN CRISIS
WE WANT TO MAKE
HUNG
We believe everyone should have enough to eat, so we are reinvigorating food banks and delivering more meals than ever. In Israel, where the price of cottage cheese sparked a social justice movement, we’re serving lunch to children who don’t get much breakfast or dinner. Around the world, we’re expanding an innovative food card program that offers freedom of choice. But emergency programs are struggling to meet growing needs. In Israel, more than 200,000 families don’t have enough to eat. In Russia and Eastern Europe, home to the poorest Jews in the world, we don’t have the resources to feed all who are hungry. We believe we can do more to fight hunger. And we need your help.
GER HISTORY
$
27 ONE HOT KOSHER
MEAL
FOR A POOR FAMILY OF FOUR
WE RESPECT OUR ELDERS...
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AND TAKE
We believe every Jewish senior deserves to be healthy, independent and active. And when they need more hands-on care, we will be there for them. Federation funds programs here and in Israel that bring services to the elderly right in their homes and neighborhoods, so they can stay connected to community while getting the help they need. In Russia and Eastern Europe, we fund more than 160 Hesed centers that provide life-saving medical care, home care and winter relief to 168,000 impoverished elderly Jews.
Seniors everywhere are among the most vulnerable during an economic crisis. More than 60,000 elderly Jews in Eastern Europe have been cut from Federation-funded programs due to lack of funds. In Israel, 100,000 Holocaust survivors live below the poverty line. How can we turn away?
MONTHLY TRANSPORTATION TO THE
DOCTOR FOR A YEAR
$
252
ARE OF THEM
SOUTH & MIDWEST TORNADOES 2011 + 2012 We helped get medical care to victims and are providing ongoing recovery assistance.
HAITI EARTHQUAKE $4.8 million / 2010 Donations from Federation donors were sent to Haiti through JDC, American
IN TIMES OF CRISIS, WE RESPOND We believe we have a responsibility to one another and to all mankind. And we believe in our power to make a difference. During natural disasters and humanitarian crises, we’re often the first on the ground providing aid, comfort and support.
Jewish World Service, and IsraAid, and used to fund critical supplies used by the Israeli army field hospital.
CARMEL FOREST FIRES $2.7 million / 2010 Our dollars were allocated for respite camps, trauma relief and direct assistance to victims’ families.
JAPAN EARTHQUAKE $1 million / 2011 Donors turned to Federation as soon as they heard about the devastation.
Our overseas partner JDC joined forces with the Israeli army to open a field hospital. And we continue to provide counseling to victims.
WE ENRICH AND CELEBRATE
JEWISH
LIFE In difficult times, our values and traditions keep us going. At Federation, even as we focus on increased needs for humanitarian services, we know that Jews around the world are feeling renewed excitement about being part of the Jewish people.
Together we can help fulfill their dreams—and yours—whether that means traveling to Israel to visit, volunteer or study; becoming a Jewish leader on campus; learning Hebrew or sending a child to a Jewish preschool or camp.
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SUSTAINING JEWISH COMMUNITY
STRENGTHENING JEW
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MEMBERSHIP FOR A FAMILY THAT CAN’T AFFORD TO REMAIN MEMBERS
$
876
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No family should have to choose between paying the rent and paying for a child’s Jewish education, or between summer camp and a family trip to Israel. That’s why we’re investing in the strength of our people by making experiences that build Jewish identity available to everyone. Federation funds preschools, day schools, synagogues and JCCs that are centers for Jewish life and learning in our community. We help send young people to Israel on Birthright trips and other programs. And we offer scholarships and subsidies to ease the high cost of Jewish life. Whether you connect to the power of community through love of Israel or love of learning, through social action or social events, you are a valued member of our Jewish family.
In Russia and other Eastern European countries, where Jewish life was nearly wiped out, we are nurturing an exciting resurgence of Jewish identity, rebuilding institutions, and preparing the next generation of leaders. Over 10,000 children now attend Jewish day school. Summer camps and Hillels are inspiring a life-long love for Israel and the Jewish people. And community centers throughout the region are filled with people learning their first words of Hebrew. Even in Israel, where Jewish life might seem to be a given, we’re helping to ensure that the next generation and the generations beyond stay committed to their Jewish identity. We fund innovative programs that help young Israelis connect with the global Jewish People, and we help new immigrants from all over the world succeed as Israeli citizens.
WE BUILD JEWISH COMMUNITY AROUND THE
A YEAR OF ABSORPTION SERVICES FOR ONE
NEW ISRAELI IMMIGRANT
$
4450
$
18
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A PLACE AT A COMMUNITY SEDER TABLE FOR A COLLEGE STUDENT
$
50
6
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A SPECIAL CHANUKAH GIFT FOR A NEEDY CHILD
A YEAR LIBRARY FOR A F
100
AN HOUR OF RESUME ASSISTANCE AND VOCATIONAL COUNSELING
$
250
$
283
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A WEEK OF CHILD CARE FOR A SINGLE PARENT
TWO WEEKS OF COUNSELING FOR AN ADULT STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION
$
35
AN ENRIC PROGRAM F RISK KINDER IN ISR
500
VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR A TEEN PREPARING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
$
712
SERVICES TO HELP A HOMELESS PERSON SECURE HOUSING
$
770
A WEEK-LONG IDENTITY BUILDING CAMP FOR A TEEN FROM MOSCOW
$
10,000
AN EMERGENCY IMMIGRATION GRANT FOR A FAMILY LIVING AT RISK
60
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$
100
WARM COATS TO GET A NEEDY COUPLE THROUGH THE WINTER
125
ONE MONTH OF MEDICATION FOR A POOR JEWISH SENIOR
$
200
FLU SHOTS FOR A FAMILY OF FIVE
50
$
400
LUNCHES, TRANSPORTATION & SECURITY FOR ONE STUDENT FOR A YEAR IN A KIEV SCHOOL
CHMENT FOR AN ATRGARTNER RAEL
THE VALUE OF DIGNITY AND HOPE
Your donation to Federation reaches into every corner of the global Jewish community in more than 70 countries around the world, inspiring lifelong Jewish connections, breaking the cycle of poverty, and responding to emergencies. To us, that’s invaluable.
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1000 3500 $
AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR A GIFTED STUDENT FROM ISRAEL’S PERIPHERY
$
A YEAR OF SUPPORT TO HELP A DISABLED PERSON MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT
18,300
A LOAN TO HELP A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCH A SMALL BUSINESS
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Partner Agencies of
The Jewish Federations OF NORTH AMERICA
Our Community of Partners We are a part of the Jewish Federations, the Supported by in North America. leading Jewish philanthropy The Jewish Federations Our extensive network of partners and agenOF NORTH AMERICA cies enable us to save, care for and reach out to so many people at home, in Israel and around the world. Funded by
The Jewish Federations OF NORTH AMERICA
The American Jewish Joint Distribution outlined Committee
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian assistance organization. Since 1914, JDC has exemplified globally the principle that all Jews are responsible for one another. On behalf of North America’s Jewish communities and others, today JDC works in more than 70 countries and in Israel to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and provide immediate relief and long-term development support for victims of natural and man-made disasters.
The Jewish Agency
Founded in 1929, The Jewish Agency for Israel was instrumental in founding and building the State of Israel. Today, the Jewish Agency continues to serve as the official link between the Jewish State and world Jewish communities, bringing Jews to Israel and Israel to Jews. Its mission is to secure the Jewish future by addressing the critical challenges of our time: growing detachment of young Jews from Israel and the global Jewish family; increasing social gaps in Israel; and Jews at risk in the Diaspora and Israel. The Jewish Agency addresses these challenges by building meaningful connections with Israel through local community activities and Israel experiences, advancing pluralism and Jewish unity, promoting social activism in Israel
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World ORT
World ORT
World ORT works for the advancement of the Jewish People through education and training for employment; to provide individuals worldwide with the skills and knowledge necessary to cope with the challenges of their environment; to foster economic self-sufficiency, mobility and a sense of identity through the use of state-of-the-art technology.
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and beyond, and keeping Israel’s promise as a safe haven. In over 500 Jewish communities around the world for over 80 years, The Jewish Agency has worked with its partners to create Jewish history. Together, we have always been there for the Jewish People. With the unparalleled global reach to get things done, and the flexibility to address new in every era, The Jewish Agency will continue to secure the Jewish future for generations.
The Jewish Federation Annual Campaign supports:
Jewish Family Services Jewish Home for the Aged Jewish Day Schools Synagogue Programs Hillel
WE BELIEVE IN EACH OTHER We believe that helping people in need, and nurturing and supporting our Jewish community is both our privilege and our responsibility. But we need your help. Please make a generous donation to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign today. And make a stand for what you believe.
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