At Work in Miami
Culturally, geographically and demographically, Miami’s Jewish population is one of the most diverse in the US. Since 1938, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has worked to build community and enrich the quality of Jewish life in the Miami-Dade area. From assisting the most vulnerable to supporting Jewish education to strengthening our connection with Israel — and more — Federation-funded programs are at work every day, helping Jewish people of all ages and backgrounds.
How far-reaching is this impact? Today, 1 in 5 people in Miami's Jewish community depends on Federation and our partner agencies for financial assistance or access to Jewish life.
The impact of a Federation gift this year:
- Our Jewish community’s 24-hour Access and Information hotline received nearly 11,168 requests for assistance, including referrals, counseling, community resources and emergency aid. More than $194,00 in emergency grants and burial assistance were provided to individuals and families in need.
- Grants and scholarships totaling more than $2.5+ million were allocated to 11 Jewish day schools and 9 congregational schools in Miami, impacting nearly 5,654 students.
- More than $468,600 for housing assistance, emergency needs, education, auto expenses, medical bills, Bar Mitzvah costs and credit card debt, were provided by the Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida (HFLA).
- More than 546 Holocaust survivors in Miami-Dade County received personalized and comprehensive case management services through our beneficiary agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), to assist with coordinating care, obtaining benefits and ensuring they were able to safely live independently.
- There were 4,598 visits to the JCS Kosher Food Bank, serving 566 families consisting of 1,209 adults and children.
- Through JCS meal programs, 248,939 kosher meals were provided to homebound seniors, as well as those fed at one of five congregate meal sites throughout Miami-Dade County.
- $2.3 million+ was provided in direct grants to 3 Jewish Community Centers in Miami serving 10,000+ people taking part in quality early childhood education and after school programs, summer camp, cultural arts and sports and recreation programming.
- Over 14,300 youth and young adults experienced Israel over the last 10 years through Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Taglit-Birthright Israel, Diller Teen Fellows, the Leo Martin March of the Living, Masa and Onward Israel.
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