Interest: Philanthropy
December Match
As the calendar year comes to a close, so does Federation’s Annual Campaign. But this time, there’s a twist. Karen Sher interviews Federation’s Vice President of Development Julie Gibbs and Director of Campaign Operations Joel Frankel to talk about the December Match, a way to double the impact of your donation to Federation.
Lend Your Hands and Hearts for ‘Pack a Bag of Love’ with Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a special volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members living in care facilities. They will make care packages to be delivered to these individuals for Hanukkah. In order to accomplish this, Women’s Philanthropy has scheduled two events: Thursday, Dec. 12, at…
The Return of L’Chaim!
Women’s Philanthropy’s L’Chaim: Women Changing the World event returns September 24. The evening of celebration, community, and giving will feature Edie Lutnick, Co-Founder and President of the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund as the keynote speaker. Hear for Good host Karen Sher interviews Stacy Wagerman, the Manager of Women’s Philanthropy, and Galia Movitz, one of the founders of the event, to talk about its history and those amazing bracelets!
Why the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Annual Campaign Still Matters
Ring ring. Ring ring. Hi, this is Jane. I am calling today as a Super Sunday Volunteer on behalf of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Thank you for your past support of our Annual Campaign. Last year you pledged $X, can we count on you for $X this year? The needs of our community…
The Work of the JDC
When Shaun Goldstone of the JDC came to town recently to connect with members of the Jewish community here, we jumped at the chance to have Shaun on Hear for Good to talk about his work raising the profile of JDC’s humanitarian aid and Jewish renewal programming in the United States, as well as fostering…
Do a Mitzvah by Packing of Bag of Love for Purim
Lend your hands and your hearts for Purim. Please join us for Pack a Bag of Love, a special community service opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members that are living in care facilities or homebound. Participants will be making care packages to be delivered to these individuals for Purim. Pack a Bag…
Food Pantry Offers Evening Hours and Additional Privacy for Jewish Households
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry (HKJFP), a program of Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS), is offering evening appointments to Jewish individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and hunger. The food pantry has been serving the local community for 28 years, providing nutritious food to over 6,000 pantry guests each month, including both Jewish…
JF&CS Launches Financial Support during Federal Shutdown
A press release on behalf of Jewish Family & Children’s Service Last Friday, while many St. Louisans were buying last minute sidewalk salt or shovels to prepare for the snow storm, thousands of local federal workers living here in St. Louis were coping with an urgent issue, missing paychecks. January 11 should have been a…
Kranzberg Family Foundation Awards $69,500 to Jewish Youth and Young Adult Programs in 11th Year
The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has awarded $69,500 in grants to 15 Jewish programs for children, teens and young adults for 2019. This is the 11th year the Foundation has made these grants, solidifying their commitment to supporting the engagement of the next generation in our local…
Lend Your Hands and Hearts for ‘Pack a Bag of Love’ with Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a special volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members living in care facilities. They will make care packages to be delivered to these individuals for Hanukkah. In order to accomplish this, Women’s Philanthropy has scheduled two assembly times: A family packing…