Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Programs: 1. 1. Education, culture and youth services: the greater miami jewish federation is working to secure a strong jewish future. Today 1 in 8 people in miami's jewish community continues to depend on federation and our local partners for some form of financial assistance. The federation campaign funds over 100 agencies and programs in miami, nationally, in israel and in more than 70 other countries around the world. In fiscal year 16-17, 3,562 children were enrolled in 11 federation-supported jewish day schools in miami-dade county, ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. The federation provided $1,854,710 in day school educational funding. More than half the students received scholarship assistance. For those students whose families still needed more help, federation provided $150,000 in additional hardship scholarship assistance to enable 173 students to remain in day school; almost 1,400 students participated in 11 synagogue supplemental programs, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of our rich jewish heritage, for which federation provided $80,000 in funding. 2,000 young adults from miami participated in israel experience programs, including 1,000 who went on taglit-birthright israel for which federation provided $211,526; 141 who received need-based israel program scholarships for which federation provided $97,550; 50 attended alexander muss high school in israel for which federation provided $145,645. Since its inception in december 1999, birthright israel has sent over 500,000 jewish young adults to israel, forever connecting them to our spiritual homeland and deepening their understanding of israel's centrality to the jewish people. Over 8,000 miami young adults have participated since the program's inception. Last year federation awarded 194 need-based scholarships for first-time campers, enabling miami- dade children to attend jewish overnight camps. Overnight summer camp ensures a positive connection for a youngster that lasts well into adulthood. Having a strong jewish presence on the college campus is critical today for students. $429,000 in federation funding supports hillel programs on seven university campuses throughout florida, providing programming for 30,000 jewish students. More than 113,000 people visited the holocaust memorial of the greater miami jewish federation through informal visits and formal educational programs. Through federation's jewish volunteer center's young lion of judah program, 20 pre-bar/bat mitzvah students were paired with 20 miami area holocaust survivors to share experiences. The federation supports three jewish community centers in miami with an allocation of $2,033,695, which provides programming and activities for members of all ages. Additionally, by grants from the foundation of the greater miami jewish federation through donor advised funds and other designated funds, the foundation is able to fulfill its charitable objectives, provide funds for emergencies, and develop resources necessary to address future opportunities and needs for the community.

overseas programs and services: for nearly eight decades the federation has been committed to the welfare of the jewish people worldwide and ensuring that isolated jews are not forgotten. In the former soviet union (fsu), throughout latin america and europe and in more than 70 countries around the world federation has supported programs and services that both care for the vulnerable aging populations and foster jewish renewal among younger generations. Federation works with the jewish federations of north america and its overseas partners, the american jewish joint distribution committee (jdc) and the jewish agency for israel (jafi). Nearly 60,000 people are participating in jdc-sponsored renewal activities across the former soviet union particularly in jewish community centers which have become a cornerstone of this effort. Federation funding supports $252,000 in welfare relief which reaches 111,000 elderly jewish clients in the fsu in more than 2800 locations, providing food, medicine and medical care, home care, winter relief and social services from 90 hesed social welfare centers, operated by the jdc. In the former soviet union, jdc furnished critical nutritional and medical assistance to more than 15,000 at-risk jewish children and their families. Jdc's volunteer initiative is now in 38 cities, with 2,600 volunteers running programs. In europe, jdc provided food and essential welfare services for nearly 26,000 elderly jews. Jdc also helped 1,500 economically vulnerable jewish children, connecting them and their families to jewish life. In 16 communities across argentina, jdc's team of 12 social workers works in close cooperation with jewish communal leaders. Through the baby care program, 40 families were assisted; through the mezonot program, 511 individuals were assisted, and through the byit program, 55 families were assisted. A jafi operated supplementary jewish education program for 12-to 17- year old children in argentina served 2,000 youngsters in 60 centers. Over 20,000 impoverished jews in argentina received food, medicine, clothing and other essential aid through 17 social assistance centers operated by the jdc. Jafi operated summer camps in the fsu with about 8,000 young people attending; about 3,000 fsu children attend jafi sunday schools; and more than 1,000 young adults are enrolled in leadership activities. Jewish communities in morocco, tunisia, turkey and india receive support to care for elderly in facilities that provide residential care, full medical services, recreational and therapeutic services, excursions, and holiday events for residents. Federation allocated $125,000 to help 64 children at risk and their families in our partnership community of yerucham, israel through the youth futures program, helping them achieve greater academic success and maturity. In 36 locations across israel's socioeconomic and geographic periphery, youth futures provides interventions and empowerment to more than 4,000 at-risk children and teens and about 8,000 of their family members, including 95 in miami's israeli partnership city of yerucham, enabling them to take their place as independent, productive members of society. To foster strong connections with the people of israel, federation, on behalf of miami's jewish community maintains successful partnerships with the city of yerucham with an allocation of $270,000. Federation also allocated $90,000 to the initiative assisting the ethiopian-israeli community through mentoring programs of ethiopian-israeli university graduates, and a job placement program for ethiopian-israeli educators, as well as $55,000 to a scholastic assistance program operating to provide after school tutoring, workshops, mentoring and enrichment in pardes channa/karkur. 4,000 ethiopian israeli students in 100 schools received afterschool scholastic assistance through the ethiopian national project. In addition, 1,600 at-risk ethiopian israeli teenagers participated in activities at ethiopian national project's 14 youth outreach centers. Federation's women's amutot initiative funds 24 non-profit agencies focusing exclusively on the welfare of marginalized, voiceless and at-risk women and girls in israel. A federation funded emergency hotline for battered and sexually abused women in southern israel received nearly 12,500 calls and provided information, counseling and support services to these families in crisis. These organizations focus on economic empowerment, social empowerment, protection against violence, prevention of violence, and leadership development. Federation provided $256,000 toward this initiative through jafi's mechinot program, providing 6 months of study, volunteerism and leadership training for young israelis prior young adults are taughy self-reliance and communal responsibility. Mechinot offer programs for at-risk teens as well. Jafi's partnership2gether, or p2g, connects the jewish people by facilitating meaningful relationships between israel and diaspora jewish communities. Nearly 550 communities are connected through more than 45 partnerships, engaging more than 10,000 volunteers and 350,000 jews each year. Jafi's choosing tomorrow la'ad, serves isolated holocaust survivors while cultivating the dedication and leadership skills of young people. Israeli university students who are interested in social activism undergo intensive training in a wide spectrum of subjects, including how to help holocaust survivors fill out forms for government benefits, how to document their stories, how to ensure their basic needs are met, and more. The students are then paired up with local survivors who need their help, and they receive continued supervision and support while meeting regularly with the survivors. The skills the volunteers receive help develop their potential as lifelong leaders dedicated to addressing israel's social challenges. Masa israel welcomed more than 10,000 jewish young adults from around the world to participate in long-term israel experiences that strengthen their jewish identity and connection to israel. Through leket israel, 17,455 tons of food were rescued for redistribution to 200 nonprofit partners throughout israel serving 175,000 of israel's needy. Federation also supports bet issie shapiro , an organization that promotes social change though a three-pronged approach: development and provision of cutting edge services, changing attitudes in society and advocating for better legislation, and sharing knowledge throughout israel, as well as internationally, through research, consultation and training. An early intervention center supports 120 children with disabilities, and the family therapy center provides therapy to children with disabilities and their families. They are pioneers in using assistive technology as a tool for children with disabilities.

3. 3. Human services programs, general/other: the greater miami jewish federation, through its network of beneficiary agencies and services, provides for the humanitarian needs of people of all ages. The federation helps those in need of food, housing transportation, counseling, socialization and more, all in a jewish setting. The jewish community's 24 hour access and information hotline operated by jewish community services of south florida received nearly 14,000 requests for assistance, many of which resulted in direct aid, referrals, counseling and emergency grant from federation and our partner agencies. Over $117,000 in emergency assistance grants were provided to 178 individuals or families in need. 13 interest free loans, amounting to $56,000 for standard living expenses, dire needs, college tuition, home renovations, auto purchase and ivf treatments, were provided by the hebrew free loan association of south florida. Jworks miami, the federation's community employment program, provided career counseling to 200 jobseekers and helped 197 people find employment. There were over 3,350 visits to the jewish community services (jcs) kosher food bank, serving over 700 adults and children. Through jcs home delivered and congregate meal programs, more than 165,000 kosher meals were provided to homebound seniors and at five sites across miami-dade county. These meals provided important nutrition and a community connection for seniors able to live independently in their homes. 600+ holocaust survivors in miami-dade county received personalized and comprehensive case management services through jcs to assist with coordinating care, obtaining benefits and general support. There were 302,588 hours of in-home care provided to this population last year, in order to ensure that our survivor community is able to live safely and independently. Last year, 23,000 senior rides transported elderly adults to the grocery store, pharmacy or doctor's office when they can no longer drive. The purposes of these programs and similar type programs are to provide a mechanism to ensure the future viability of miami's organized jewish community. As part of this community outreach, the federations jewish volunteer center (jvc) promotes greater volunteer participation in the delivery of direct services; to expand the services agencies could provide at a lower cost; and to promote volunteerism as a way of enhancing jewish identification and involvement. Also, there are programs which enhance volunteer involvement by: assessing organizational needs; understanding current trends and issues; creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers; exploring volunteerism by infusing jewish values; examining high quality models for volunteer recruitment, retention, and enhancement. Offering one -time family friendly programs and ongoing individual activities, the jvc enabled almost 5,000 people to engage in acts of kindness and provided more than 16,000 hours of help to the community organizations in 2016-17, saving them about $400,000 in paid time. With federation support, jcs provided 60 at-risk and abused women and their children with case management, housing, food and legal and financial assistance, as well as day care for the children, through the shalom bayit domestic violence prevention program. Through the jewish chaplaincy program's refuat ha'nefesh jewish spiritual care visiting program, 30 chaplains and volunteers provided comfort, solace and joy to over 2,000 people experiencing a variety of personal difficulties. Advocating on behalf of miami-dade county's most vulnerable jewish populations, the jcrc worked tirelessly with governmental leaders to ensure that over $4 million in direct government funding of social services was provided to federation partner agencies. Cumulatively, over $ 6. 45 million has been awarded in homeland security grants to jewish institutions. The jcrc and women's philanthropy created the task force to combat human trafficking in 2015 to increase public awareness and concern about the dangers of this modern form of slavery and its prevalence in miami-dade county and florida. The federation has programs to increase community development and leadership by reaching out to all constituencies, especially, north dade, women's philanthropy, agency lay leaders and new donors to the federation. The purpose of the programs is to build community involvement in the federation; educate future lay leaders; build a core of future leaders to lead federation and agencies. Educating the next generation of leaders has always been a focal point of federation, as well as the oversight of program delivery systems. The pj library of miami and its implementing partners hosted numerous family programs weekly on jewish values and celebrations. This is in addition to the books and music sent to 3,916 children through local funding. Moishe house miami, a federation initiative with special funding from generous donors, based in an apartments in downtown miami and a house in aventura, organized by and for jewish adults in their 20's, hosted 155 shabbat, holiday, educational, community-service and social programs for more than 3,500 participants. Since march 2011, federation has sent a weekly community post email to 71,000 people, highlighting select news events. Years ago, federation embarked on a bold initiative through the creation of the foundation for jewish renewal and a variety of programs were developed, including the high holiday welcome project, which provides worship opportunities at no cost to more than 2,500 people annually. Through the elevate leadership department, the federation offers skills-based, multi-session leadership programs. In general, the programs consist of about six, three-hour sessions and include interactive learning covering general leadership, jewish values and specifics about our organizational structure, philosophy and methodology, our partner agencies, and local demographics. Last year we awarded $50,000 in incubator grants to help 11 jewish nonprofits build capacity, spur innovation and serve unmet local needs in the areas of arts and culture, education, food insecurity, leadership development, inclusiveness and more. Additionally, by grants from the foundation of the greater miami jewish federation through donor advised funds and other designated funds, the foundation is able to fulfill its charitable objectives, provide funds for emergencies, and develop resources necessary to address future opportunities and needs for the community.