How the Jewish Federation Serves our Community

Local Jewish Education and Culture

• Community-wide Jewish Education and Culture Programs for all ages including the Jewish Film Festival, Jewish Author Events, Israel Celebrationa, PJ Library, Israeli folk dancing, social groups, etc.
• L’CHAYIM published monthly and weekly newsletter to keep the Jewish community informed about local, national and international Jewish issues and events.
• Community Relations activities include monitoring anti-Semitism and issues of separation of church and state in the community.
• Israel Advocacy and Initiatives to strengthen local Jewish community ties with Israel.
• Holocaust Education through the Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida to middle and high school students in the community.

Overseas

• Funding to the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) for full-spectrum social services to Israel and Jewish communities in 60+ countries around the world.
• Partnership 2Gether relationship with the Hadera-Eiron Region in Israel.

Local Seniors Services

• Holiday baskets and teen visits to seniors and senior facilities for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukah and Passover.
• Seniors & Volunteers Lunch Program.
• Emerging and pressing needs related to senior housing, health and socialization.

Local Case Management Services

• Non-sectarian, individual and family outreach, information and referral services.
• Individual life coaching and support services.

Local Emergency Services

• Food Pantry.
• Emergency financial assistance. 
• Education and aid associated with natural disasters.

Local Community Engagement

• Collaboration and community assessment and planning.

Jewish Community Foundation

• An endowment that ensures the long-term financial base of charitable, social and educational programs in our community.
• Needs-based college scholarships and study scholarships in Israel.
• Projects and programs aimed at Jewish community enrichment.