The annual Jewish Family and Children’s Service takes place on Friday, January 19, at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. From 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., share a table, enjoy a meal and listen to powerful narratives from those we serve — tales of resilience and transformation — that demonstrate the impact of our programs. As you’re moved by…
As Israel and America stand strong against Hamas, Hezbollah, and anyone who supports the massacre of innocent civilians, the desire to help is palpable. But how do you know where and how to give? How do you determine a charity is credible and fiscally responsible? How can you be sure that the money you donate…
As the Phoenix Pride Parade approaches on October 22nd, Temple Chai members are donning Jewish Pride t-shirts and getting ready to join the procession. They’re holding a special pride Shabbat on October 20th and invite all to join in the festivities. Folks can CLICK HERE to sign up. Friday 10/6 is the deadline for t-shirts. As always,…
Photo: On Monday, September 13, Jewish Family & Children’s Service received a surprise ‘Now is the Moment’ Grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Pictured is JFCS president and CEO Dr. Lorrie Henderson and vice president of Philanthropic Services Gail Baer. When Dr. Lorrie Henderson received a call to meet with the Trustees of Virginia…
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community by providing behavioral health, healthcare, and social services to all ages, faiths, and backgrounds, is currently experiencing an urgent demand for food donations and volunteers. The JFCS Just 3 Things food pantry serves youth transitioning out of the foster care system, clients…
Photo: Sacred Circle by Pam Reinke The Arizona Women’s Partnership, Inc., an all-volunteer philanthropic non-profit, formed in 2002 and based in Phoenix which provides grants to grassroots charities that assist disadvantaged women and children at risk in AZ, is pleased to announce that it has awarded another $35,500 in grants. AZWP is now well over…
Photo: MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) The Southwest Folklife Alliance Inc. (SFA) has been selected to receive a one-time gift of $1.5 million from MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,…
Photo: Arizona Helping Hands warehouse, which supplies foster children and families with needed supplies. Arizona Helping Hands board of directors has announced that Dan Shufelt, president and CEO, will be retiring after seven years of leading the organization. “It’s time to move on to another phase in my life, taking pride in all that has…
By Gail Baer When we consider the word “philanthropist,” we often picture someone older with extreme financial wealth. Although this is certainly one type of philanthropist, the truth is…anyone can be a philanthropist because we all have the ability to care about and give something of ourselves to others. The word “philanthropy” comes from the Greek word…
If you could save a life would you do it? If you had the opportunity would you take it? A group of individuals, including David Saltzman (brother of AZJL publisher Cindy Saltzman) started a 5013C called Breath of Life Africa, to do just that. The Breath of Life Africa aims to deliver life-saving innovations where…
