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Causes: Federated Giving Programs, Philanthropy
Mission: The jewish federation of palm beach county is the community-building organization of the jewish community. Our mission is to strengthen jewish identity, energize the relationship with israel and meet human needs that are uniquely the obligation of the jewish community.
Programs: Hood road campus - maintains the real estate and facilities owned by the federation in palm beach gardens, which includes land as well as the building for the arthur i. Meyer jewish academy.
israel & overseas - the israel & overseas department of the federation oversees and evaluates a comprehensive spectrum of partnership programs that directly impact and benefit the lives of thousands of jews throughout the world. Specifically, the federation provides funding, oversight and direct involvement in the following partnerships: in the tzahar (tzfat, hatzor and rosh pina) region in israel through programs focusing on economic development, education, and assistance for at-risk youth (youth futures); in the city of ramla, israel through pact (parents and children together) and enp (ethiopian national project) offering after-school enrichment programs; and in st. Petersburg, russia through an array of welfare and jewish renewal initiatives. Also, the volunteer shaliach's (emissary from israel) goal is to work throughout the local community in a variety of settings and with all age groups to provide opportunities for community members to strengthen their connection to israel and embed their sense of belonging to the people of israel.
outreach - the outreach program serves as the education and engagement arm of the financial resource development department by offering programs and events that highlight the federation's mission. Fundraising is not part of these programs; rather the goal is share the reasons why is it important to be involved with federation.
allocations and distributions - provides financial support to agencies and organizations that support jewish social service, cultural and educational programs. Works with local affiliated agencies, national and regional organizations to identify any services and programs required for the maintenance, growth and development of the jewish community of the greater palm beaches.