(shalom)
THE WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY MISSION
We are committed to creating diverse strategies, programs, and opportunities to inspire and engage increasing numbers of women across their life cycles as
We empower women to be community leaders and strengthen the Cleveland Jewish community.
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“Women in top leadership roles are directly tied to our s
E LOPING LEADERS Pathways to Leadership is an initiative that removes barriers for women and supports their leadership aspirations, to benefit the community as a whole. Women represent:
40% of the donor base 43% of the Board of Trustees 50% of standing committee chair positions
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our success as an organization.”
we’re just getting started Reneé Chelm, Board Chair & Women’s Philanthropy Activist
EMPOWE “When there is a need to lobby for human rights, fight against hunger, educate our children, and make the world a better place, my gift matters because together we are heard loud and strong.” Beth Wain Brandon, Women’s Philanthropy Activist
YOUR GIFT IS YOUR VOICE.
EVERY GIFT MATTERS.
WERING WOMEN A gift in your own name means that you will: Connect to the Jewish community in a personal, powerful way Become a role model to thousands of other women Inspire the next generation to stand up and be counted, which is critical for Federation’s lobbying powers in Columbus and Washington, D.C.
Please join us
“Very strong people ask for help when they need it be
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d it because none of us can do it alone.”
Sally H. Wertheim, Former Board Chair & Women’s Philanthropy Activist
N G COMMUNITY Every year, women’s engagement grows.
We are diverse women with a shared common bond. Our values guide us. Our passion for Jewish life and culture connect us. Together, we are exploring new interests and ideas on topics that matter to us. We are discussing key issues facing women and the world today. We are having powerful conversations with other Jewish women, who live down the street, across the country, and around the globe. We are networking, we are learning, we are connecting; and together, we are making a difference in the lives of people everywhere.
Here’s how
We partner with the Cleveland Food Bank to combat hunger. In five days, we served nearly 700 hot lunches to local school kids who may not have enough to eat when school is closed through our Winter Break Lunch Program. In just one year, we provided scholarships that gave 6,700 young people the chance to enjoy Jewish summer camp and make connections that last a lifetime, both locally and globally.
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Here are examples of projects and programs we fund to help women, families and eve 1,500 volunteers participate in programs related to hunger, poverty, and literacy through our Jewish Volunteer Network (JVN).
4,000+ Ethiopian-Israelis lives are better because of Parents and Children Together (PACT), helping close their developmental and performance gap. PACT has reduced the kindergarten repetition rate among EthiopianIsraeli children from 48% to 2%.
This past year, we served over 100,000 meals to people in need, of all ages. And, we provided over 13,000 seniors with food, medicine, and home care locally and globally.
Israel Health Advancement for Women (ISHA) is a women’s health collaborative providing solutions for marginalized and underserved women in Israel, from secular to religious to ultra-Orthodox to Arab. ISHA has benefitted 300,000+ women In just 10 years.
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in Cleveland, Israel and around the world
and everyone lead better lives. We aspire to leave no community member behind. Public Education Initiative (PEI), our volunteer tutoring program, helps 300+ K–12 students in eight Cleveland schools learn how to read each year. Just last year, we helped a total of 3,500 children learn to read through our mentorship programs at home and around the globe.
BECAUSE OF YOU, THIS WORLD, OUR WORLD, IS A BETTER PLACE.
Contact: LISA HACKER Director, Women’s Philanthropy 216-593-2792 · lhacker@jcfcleve.org
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building 25701 Science Park Drive · Cleveland, Ohio 44122 216-593-2900 · info@jcfcleve.org www.jewishcleveland.org