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Sep 27, 2016

Seven Local Nonprofits Received Miami Service Challenge Grants

Thanks to Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, seven local nonprofits received Miami Service Challenge grants to participate in rewarding community service projects. Each organization will use the funding to implement one of 10 turn-key JVC projects, such as Everything but the Turkey and Souper Bowl Sunday. The Miami Service Challenge will increase the number of local volunteers by nearly 1,000 participants. Grants were awarded to The Tribe, The Center for Jewish Life at Beth David, Hebrew Academy (RASG), Jewish Community Services, Congregation Dor Chadash, Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus and Temple Beth Am. To volunteer, click here.

Help Venezuela Recover From Earthquakes

Help Venezuela Recover From Earthquakes

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by the Venezuela Earthquakes.

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Israeli Teens Find Summer Respite

Israeli Teens Find Summer Respite

The summer camp initiative allows young Israelis impacted by October 7 and ensuing hostilities the opportunity to connect with their Jewish peers at summer camps in North America and Europe.

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Federation Champions LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Federation Champions LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Eshel and Keshet are two organization receiving Federation funding for programs that foster LGBTQ+ inclusion and connection throughout Jewish Miami.

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Grocery Gift Cards Helps Vulnerable in Jewish Miami

Grocery Gift Cards Helps Vulnerable in Jewish Miami

Ahead of the Fourth of July, clients of Jewish Community Services (JCS) Kosher Food Bank are receiving grocery gift cards along with their regular food packages, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation.

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