Jewish Foundation Distributes $2.2 Million in First 6 Months of 2020

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven distributed over $2,222,360 in the first six months of 2020—$2,054,739.24 of this amount was to local Jewish organizations and synagogues.

These charitable distributions are an investment in our community. We change lives, we assist those in need, we provide for our local Jewish agencies and synagogues, and we invest in future generations.

Highlights of our distributions:

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$274,639 in emergency grants from the COVID-19 Response/Maimonides Response Funds to provide assistance for critical human needs such as food, housing, and mental health services;

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$130,000 in grants awarded through our new grants for the Jewish elderly initiative;

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$240,000 in security grants awarded for synagogues, day schools, JCC, and Camp Laurelwood;

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$170,000+ for education and Jewish camping;

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$240,000+ for Jews in need and the Jewish elderly (in addition to Maimonides and elderly grants); and

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$400,000+ to the Jewish Federation.