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Mar 21, 2018

Federation Collaborates With Other Local Nonprofits to Focus on Women’s Safety

Federation is helping change attitudes about sexual assault and harassment on South Florida college campuses, support survivors, empower women and engage men as allies through Change the Culture. The collaborative grant is supported by Federation's Women's Impact Initiative, which provides grants from Federation’s Annual Campaign to nonprofit organizations in Miami that inspire and empower Jewish women and girls, and improve our community through programs that achieve social, economic and political equality. “With the rise of the ‘Me Too’ movement, and growing awareness of sexual assault and harassment on college campuses, we felt this was an issue that needed to be addressed now,” said Elise Scheck Bonwitt, Chair of the Women’s Impact Initiative Committee.

Change the Culture will be held on three college campuses in South Florida: University of Miami, Nova Southeastern University and Florida Atlantic University. “This is the first time we are supporting a program like this together across all three counties because we all share a commitment to the safety of women on our college campuses,” added Bonwitt.

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Broward County, the Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County and the Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches are joining Federation in supporting this powerful program.

Super Sunday a Super Success

Super Sunday a Super Success

Thanks to the generosity of 500 dedicated volunteers and more than 950 donors, this year’s Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day was a super success! Together, more than $1 million was raised for the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, supporting critical needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

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Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Through the By Your Side program, funded in part by the Jewish Federations of North America and its national Israel Emergency Campaign, pregnant women whose partners have been called to war — or worse, fell in battle — are receiving care and guidance free of charge from midwives throughout the country.

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No Interest College Loans

No Interest College Loans

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides 0 percent interest dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need.

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Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether, a new initiative led by Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, will provide 1,500 Israeli teens from communities impacted by the war with a much-needed summer respite and a chance to experience the support of Jewish communities around the world.

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