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Jul 1, 2020

HFLA Provides Safety Net to Vulnerable Populations

Long before COVID-19 caused widespread unemployment, food insufficiency and financial strain, Federation offered a social service safety net to our most vulnerable populations. Now, in the midst of the pandemic, Federation is still providing critically needed help. When the coronavirus crisis began, Federation quickly sprang into action and created a $1.1 million fund to provide emergency grants of up to $1,500 to pay essential bills on behalf of individuals and families impacted by the pandemic and interest-free loans of up to $3,000 through our Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA). To date, more than $556,000 has been distributed in grants and loans to 325 people, representing more than an eight-fold increase in financial assistance provided by Federation, both through emergency grants and through HFLA. This is exactly why Federation exists. If you are in the position to help, please consider making a donation here.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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