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Millstone Institute Seeks Young Leaders Interested in Social Change
Participants will hone leadership skills in a six-part program. Thurs., Sept. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 13. Sign up by August 31. The Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership is seeking Jewish adults in their 20s who are interested in the issues of social change to...
Jewish Philanthropist Singled Out for Top StL Legacy Award
Bill Solomon to receive the Donor Recognition Award for his planned giving impact on St. Louis. Thurs., June 28, 5:30 – 8:30 pm @ Palladium Saint Louis (St. Louis, May 24, 2012) William (Bill) Solomon, community philanthropist, will be honored by the Planned Giving...
8 StL Congregations to Host a ‘Legacy Shabbat’
In this 1st communitywide effort, each congregation will honor the volunteers and donors who gave legacy gifts through the Jewish Community Foundation. “Create a Jewish Legacy,” an initiative of the Jewish Community Foundation of St. Louis, is hosting “Legacy Shabbat”...
Women’s Connection to ‘Shower’ Covenant/CHAI Seniors With ‘Welcome’ Bags
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation is hosting its fourth Annual Shower on Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., at Covenant House/CHAI, 10 Millstone Campus Drive. Participants will pack welcome and welcome back bags for the residents of Covenant/CHAI. Joan Denison, Executive...
Federation’s ‘March Mashugana’ Tournament Winner Announced
This March, Jewish Federation launched a first-time initiative to involve the community in a fun and interactive fundraising campaign. Drawing on the excitement surrounding the NCAA March Madness Tournament, Federation’s “March Mashugana” asked participants to submit...
NORC Hits a High Note with “Banjos and Brass”
Come reminisce to the tunes of the Gay 90s, Roaring 20s and Tin Pan Alley. Mon., May 21, 7 to 8:30 pm, at the JCC Staenberg A&E Building The St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) is rolling out the red carpet to invite the entire community for...
Spend an Afternoon Volunteering with STL Jewish Young Adults
Young professionals, families with children, couples, and college students have an opportunity to make a difference in the St. Louis community during a Sunday afternoon volunteer project. Jewish Federation’s Young Professionals Division (YPD), St. Louis Hillel at...
Jewish Federation Launches 2012 Campaign Building on the Theme: A Community Thriving. Together.
More than $2.4 million has been raised to kick-start a new era of innovative programs and varied giving opportunities. Jewish Federation’s 2012 Community Campaign officially launches this month with the theme: A community Thriving. Together. The annual campaign is the...
Kornblum Foundation Gives Generous Gift to Food Pantry
Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS) Board President Fred Steinbach announces that the Harvey Kornblum Foundation, which provided the original funding for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, has made two additional commitments that initiated the...
Generational Expert Gives Tips to JFed Volunteer Fundraisers To Help Spark Better Donor Relationships
Fifty Jewish Federation Development (fundraising) Volunteers (DVs) gathered in the St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center Theater recently for Bridging the Gap: A Generational Perspective to hear a presentation by Kim Lear of BridgeWorks LLC, a...