The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix distributed $50,000 to four Valley organizations in direct response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic with specific focus to provide a safety net for vulnerable populations with critical needs. “The Phoenix area is facing an unprecedented challenge during the Coronavirus pandemic. Through the Federation Emergency Fund, we are able to…
Local donors to the newly established Jewish Community Pandemic Relief Fund have enabled an initial $40,000 in grants to two Tucson organizations that meet critical basic needs of local individuals and families, Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona and Interfaith Community Services. Responding in March to COVID-19, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona…
Every Friday from 9 to 10 am you can drop off donations at the Martin Pear JCC at 12701 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale for distribution to local pantries and medical centers. For more information, call 480-483-7121 or visit vosjcc.org.
Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday) falls this year on Dec. 3. It is a worldwide day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on…
The Mitzvah Hub is the Jewish community’s online resource that matches organizations in the Greater Phoenix area in need of volunteers with individuals and groups looking for community service opportunities. A partnership between the Jewish Family & Children’s Service and The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, the online portal contains information on a wide variety…
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PHOTO: On Tisha b’Av, Jewish eyes turn toward the Western Wall. This year Jews should also focus on the threat of climate change. Reducing climate change is an especially important issue for Israel as a rising Mediterranean Sea could inundate the coastal plain where much of Israel’s population and infrastructure are located, and an increasingly…
Photo: From left, Karl Gentes, Dan Shufelt, Jodie Sprayberry, Sherie Siegel, Robert Smith. Leadership teams from the Back to School Clothing Drive and Arizona Helping Hands take a breather during the July 25th event. For the 7th year in a row, Arizona Helping Hands teamed up with community nonprofit organizations and local businesses to help…
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Partners with Mercy Care for Backpack Assembling Volunteer Event Volunteers from Mercy Care donated and assembled almost 300 backpacks stocked full of school supplies to Jewish Family & Children’s Service. This event was held in connection with JFCS’ 2019 Backpack Drive, which accumulated nearly 1,800 brand new backpacks for children…
Photo: Ethan Livshits and Jake Lipovitch of the Friendship Circle will enjoy expanded camp activities and field trips thanks to the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s new Impact Fund focused on camps and synagogues. The Federation awarded nearly $80,000 to 10 Valley camp and synagogue programs The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix awarded nearly $80,000…
