Together as One

A remarkable milestone reached!

By Rosalee Bogo, Vice Chair Philanthropy

We are thrilled to share some incredible news with you: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples reached a historic milestone in 2025 — raising $2 million in our Annual Community Campaign! This achievement surpasses our original goal of $1,850,000 and is a testament to the unwavering commitment, generosity and unity of our donors, volunteers and leadership.

With our fiscal year closing on June 30, this accomplishment marks a moment of celebration and reflection. It is because of you — our dedicated community — that we’ve reached this point. Together as One, we’ve shown what a small but mighty community can do.

This success means more than just numbers. It means we can increase our impact across local programs, support our beneficiary agencies and strengthen our contributions to our national, overseas and Israel-based partners. In fulfilling our mission to enhance and enrich the quality of Jewish life through charitable, educational, humanitarian and social service support, we are creating a ripple of hope and help that extends far beyond our immediate community.

Planning for 2026

As we celebrate this achievement, we’re already setting our sights on the 2026 season. Planning is underway to bring you the impactful events, programs and speakers that inspire, educate and connect us to the needs and triumphs of the Jewish world. These engagements are carefully planned well in advance with our Development Department, led by the talented Alicia Feldman, who works tirelessly to secure dynamic presenters and meaningful experiences. With new goals come new leadership. We are proud to announce that Debbie Laites and Phyllis Strome will serve as our 2026 Annual Community Campaign cochairs. Their passion and dedication will help lead us forward, and we encourage you to give them the same wonderful support I’ve been fortunate to receive in this role.

Expanding philanthropic leadership

We are also excited to announce Anne Schuchman as our new Lion of Judah chair within our Women of Philanthropy. For the first time, a Lion of Judah Cabinet will be established, sharing responsibilities across our many impactful programs and events.

Additionally, we are proud to preview the formation of a Men’s Division, the King David Society, which will be led by Stephen Light. This new initiative will provide even more opportunities for engagement and leadership.

A personal note of gratitude

It is my honor to step into the role of vice chair of philanthropy. I look forward to continuing to work alongside all of you in raising the vital funds our community depends on. Serving this community through various roles has been a privilege, and I remain deeply grateful for the support and encouragement I have received.

As we look to the future with optimism and excitement, we also wish each of you a safe, joyful and restful summer. Thank you for being such an essential part of our JFGN family. Together, we make a difference — Together as One.