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Houston Jewish community needs assistance after severe floods damaged homes

Houston's Jewish community needs assistance as the homes of many of the city’s 40,000 Jews suffered extensive damage from devastating floods that could cost the community millions. While the Emergency Committee has allocated $250,000, the community’s needs are ongoing. Learn how you can …

Jewish Federations Express Condolences, Solidarity with Charleston

Following the tragic shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC last night that left nine people dead, Jewish communities around the nation expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the community as a whole. The Jewish Federations of North Ame…

New Donor-Engagement Marketing Suite For Feds Launching Annual Campaigns

Federations launching Annual Campaigns this fall can engage donors with a brand-new suite of marketing collateral. “Do Good Everywhere. From Anywhere.” dramatizes the concept that Federations touch more Jewish lives than any organization on the planet, and features a direct mail letter …

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, June 17, 2015

The Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approves a funding increase for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, a major legislative priority for Federations. A national Federations leader is named the executive director of ORT America.

 

Homeland Security Nonprofit Grants to Double in Change Urged By Federations

The Nonprofit security grant program received the support of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee to nearly double available funds to $25 million.


Since 2004, Federations have advocated for the program, which helps bolster the physical security of Jewish communities by…