COMMUNITY
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Building Community through Grants & Scholarships Kevin Giser | Chief Operating and Development Officer
The 2024 Gordon Lentzner Community Impact Grant application is now live for local Jewish organizations, due Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, by 5 PM. These grants unite and activate participation across our entire community, supporting the critical work that engages and supports Jewish life across Greater Long Beach and West Orange County. There are two types
of organizational grants available, with individual organizations being able to apply for up to $20,000 in funding, and organizations that collaborate with at least one other organization may apply for up to $40,000 in funding. Jewish Long Beach is thrilled to announce 3 scholarship opportunities that support children and young adults’ Jewish experiences will open
for applications on January 15th and close March 15th, 2024. Notes: For each of the three scholarship opportunities, the applicant must reside in the Jewish Long Beach catchment area. Applicants may apply for more than one opportunity; however, they may not receive more than one award. To learn more, visit our website or contact Kevin Giser, Chief Operating & Development Officer at kgiser@jewishlongbeach.org.
2024 Scholarship Opportunities Bob Baldwin Memorial Fund
Promotes Jewish continuity by connecting teens to Israel through organized peer trips, community trips, and educational programs Open to teens (ages 13-19) who are going on a trip to Israel sponsored by an approved non-profit organization and young adults (ages 20-30) planning to go to Israel for volunteer or study programs Up to $1,000 will be awarded per applicant Promotes Jewish continuity through connecting local children with opportunities to go to overnight
Rabbi Laibson Jewish summer camp Up to $1,000 will be awarded for eligible first-time campers Campership
Up to $500 will be awarded for eligible second-time campers
2024 Jewish Long Beach Scholarship Fund
Supports youth participation in Jewish experiences such as Jewish summer camps (day and sleep away), Jewish educational programs, and Jewish leadership development programs Open to youth through seniors in high school Up to $1,000 will be awarded for eligible applicants If awards applied for exceed the amount of in this fund, applicants may receive a portion of the available funds.
Women’s Philanthropy Susan Paletz | Director of Fund & Community Development
Looking to be inspired, connected, and meet new people? Join the Women’s Philanthropy Group of Jewish Long Beach. Women of all ages are connecting and making a difference in the Jewish Community and the greater Long Beach Community. This past December, the WP group at their annual Chanukah party, collected food and gift cards for homeless teens in the Long Beach Unified School District. These teens are either living in their cars or motels with other family members. The non-perishable food items help the teens and their families with food insecurity. The gift cards will be greatly appreciated says the staff of the Long Beach School district to make the holidays a bit brighter for these teens.
Upcoming for 2024 Please Join the WP on Wednesday, January 17 at 5 pm for a no-host dinner at Tap24, near the Traffic Circle, and then walk the red carpet at 6 pm for the premiere of the 20th Long Beach Jewish Film Festival featuring the film, “Marrying Myself”. All women in the community are welcome to attend this event and all other WP events. This year, we are introducing a new level of giving, The Pearl Society. Pearls are encouraged to give between $180 and $1,700 to be part of the larger Jewish Federation movement that helps support Jewish and global needs throughout the world. For more information about Women’s Philanthropy, please contact Susan Paletz at spaletz@alpertjcc.org
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