We are grateful for your incredible support during another tumultuous year. From a lingering global pandemic to war and rising antisemitism, the Jewish Federation does not waver. The strong foundation upon which we stand is our community, steeped in the tradition of mitzvot and tikkun olam.
Helping Neighbors
Near and Far
Through collective and generous support, the Jewish Federation mobilizes financial resources and volunteer leadership that addresses top priorities in the community. In addition to responding to critical human needs, the Jewish Federation engages and inspires the next generation of Jewish community leaders, which is central to securing a strong Jewish community for generations to come.
Caring for Those in Need
in Greater Philadelphia
4,400+
older adults helped to age with dignity, including 790+ Holocaust survivors
6,500+
community members provided food security
1,615+
households at or below 200% federal poverty level provided assistance
Building a Vibrant Jewish Future
through programs, resources and engagement opportunities in Greater Philadelphia
12,450+
parents, teens and children enhanced their Jewish identity
11,320+
young adults strengthened their Jewish identity
2,000+
individuals celebrated the diversity of the Jewish community
Connecting with Israel & Global Jewry
355,000+
people served through food security grants
84,000+
people accessed social services, strengthening community resiliency
45,495+
Holocaust survivors received basic needs
Meet Gil*
Due to medical conditions, Holocaust survivor Gil was undergoing physical therapy to learn to walk again when the pandemic hit. The Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) Care Management for Holocaust Survivors program advocated for and acquired
necessary physical therapy equipment at home and arranged physical therapy to come to him. The continuation of these Jewish Federation-supported services enabled Gil to make substantial progress and regain self-confidence during a very difficult time in his life.
*Name changed for anonymity
"This program allowed me to feel alive again."
Emergency Response When it Matters Most
The Jewish Federation continues to build a support network worldwide that can mobilize quickly when emergencies occur. Most recently, our long-standing partnerships in Ukraine uniquely positioned us to provide critical support to our Jewish brothers and sisters in their time of need.
$1.5 million raised to provide vital humanitarian work in Ukraine, neighboring countries, Israel and Greater Philadelphia
$78 millionraised by Jewish Federations across America to provide humanitarian aid to refugees in Ukraine and neighboring countries through organizations, like JDC, The Jewish Agency for Israel, World ORT and more than 50 NGOs
We are 1 of 6 Jewish Federations nationally to receive a grant as part of the $1 million Ukrainian resettlement initiative, helping Ukrainian refugees now in Greater Philadelphia
Keeping our Community Safe and Secure
The safety and well-being of our Jewish communities is critical. In working to combat increased antisemitism worldwide, we’ve expanded our community security initiative with Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community across North America. We provide resources for
communal security to identify and proactively address potential safety threats in our area. As part of this new initiative, our security director, Scott Kerns, provides training across our partner organizations, providing critical tools to keep the community safe.
"The Stop the Bleed training provided by Scott and the SCN staff has been very well received by the KleinLife staff. KleinLife serves over 2,500 per day, so it is incredibly important for our staff to know how to provide first aid to members in need. Great job by Scott and the SCN."
- Andre Krug, President and CEO of KleinLife
As you make your end-of-year decision, we hope you consider making a gift to the Jewish Federation.
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