IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
BLOG: Girl Power – On last week’s annual visit to Jewish overnight camps by Federation and Foundation leadership I was reminded of the power of the camp experience to teach girls that they can do and be anything. By Federation President Leslie Dannin Rosenthal. »more
Volunteer Boot Camp, a Huge Success, Adds One More Program – More than 125 people of all ages participated in this summer’s eight Volunteer Boot Camp programs helping agencies throughout the community. Now we’re adding one more opportunity to lend a helping hand. »more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Diller Teen Fellows Return from Israel Inspired – This prestigious international leadership opportunity for teens is available to students in six countries and only 11 communities in the U.S. Twenty of our GMW teens are in the final leg of their 15-month journey. »more
Photographer Posts Moving Photos from Arad Artist Mission – Gene Lowinger, a member of the delegation of GMW artists who recently visited our partner community of Arad to participate in their Desert Arts Festival, has posted beautiful photos of his experiences there. »more
YOUR IMPACT
BLOG: The Secret Sauce – In the last few weeks my colleagues in our Planning and Impact Department have been starting a round of meetings with our partner agencies and programs. We’re going to various summer camps funded by our “One Happy Camper” support, seeing how lives are touched and saved by our local agencies and platforms, and hearing great stories of inspiration and impact. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more
Teens Foster Living Bridge Through Mitzvah Projects – Community service projects centered on yoga and soccer resulted in lasting friendships in Ofakim, Israel, for two local teens and mitzvoth for the Negev town’s residents. »more
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DID YOU KNOW? 2,500 GMW teens are engaged in leadership and community service projects. |
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