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Aug 6, 2019

Changing Lives for Women and Girls in Miami

Miami-Dade County non-profit groups that seek to empower and inspire Jewish women and girls can find financial support with a Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Impact Initiative grant. Federation is now accepting applications for organizations with creative ideas that promote social, religious and political equality for women and girls in Miami. Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000 and will be competitively awarded to support new programs or the expansion of existing programs. Past recipients include initiatives that promote genetic testing for Jewish women, a theater group for religiously observant women and a program that supports a STEM curriculum for middle school girls. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16. Click herefor more information and to apply.

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

A group of 26 Federation leaders and members spent nine days at the end of October exploring 2,500 years of Jewish Moroccan culture and history in Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakech.

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Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Join the PJ Library Story Squad and help bring Chanukah into elementary school classrooms across Miami-Dade.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

This year’s theme, From Algorithms to Emotions: Youth Mental Health in a Digital World, explored how young people are navigating an increasingly complex world with an impressive lineup of speakers, engaging breakout sessions, opportunities for teens to share their perspectives and resources for families and professionals.

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