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STREETSCAPE

January 15, 2024 by

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Jen Livovich has a deep personal connection to homelessness. An abusive marriage and alcoholism left her with very little until she found herself homeless on the streets of Boulder, Colorado, a city better known for its affluence and high cost of living.  Homeless shelters and sleeping on the streets became the norm, with countless unsuccessful efforts to break out of this endless cycle. It was only after getting frostbite on her left foot, that a Court Navigator successfully connected Jen to a sober-supported transitional housing program, where she received treatment and enrolled at Colorado State University.

When Jen returned to Boulder, her first initiative was “Save-a-Toe,” supplying warm socks to homeless people. Her new organization, with the help of other formerly homeless individuals, is dedicated to effective solutions to end homelessness in Boulder.

Our funds purchased necessary items like sleeping bags, backpacks and household items for individuals transitioning to housing.

Tag Meir

May 2, 2023 by

Tag Meir

Gadi Gvaryahu began Tag Meir in 2011 to address racism in Israel and to help solidify a more democratic and humanitarian society informed by Jewish values. Members of the organization come from all sectors of the Israel Jewish and Arab communities as well as from other established social justice organizations. All share a deep desire for a more just and compassionate society.

Ruca’s Farm

March 28, 2022 by

Nir Lahav grew up on a kibbutz in Israel where farming and working the land always had great relevance — “a place where there is an encounter between body and mind, one that, I believe, can do ‘wonders.’” he says. He knew that there were certain populations that could benefit from such an experience. After speaking with a friend doing research on PTSD, he realized that many IDF soldiers who have returned from service with this diagnosis — an estimated 58,000 — could be helped by a therapeutic farm. He maintains “… the combination of agricultural work, group support and appropriate group therapy can help those coping with PTSD.”

And so, with the help of four friends, Ruca’s Farm has become a reality. Numerous fruit trees have been planted on the donated land, staff has been hired.

Our matching funds are used for land development.

Roni’s Neighbors

March 28, 2022 by

Heart to Plate

For Roni Lee, helping  the more than 200,000 other elderly Israelis living alone became her life’s passion. Together with Matan Asulin they created Heart to Plate (in 2021) which has now become Roni’s Neighbors after Roni’s tragic death at the age of 28. Roni had been reorganizing this work to address the epidemic of loneliness that plagues the country’s elder population. The new multi-faceted program will offer numerous programs, utilize technology and advocacy and ultimately, change the face of aging in Israel.

Our funds are directed to administrative expenses.

Refugee Assistance Alliance

October 21, 2021 by

Refugee Assistance Alliance - Love Is

With nine moves in 15 years, Kristen Bloom says: “dislocation is my middle name.” So when she came to know individuals and families in South Florida’s Syrian refugee community — and their struggles adjusting to new lives — she was moved to act. She founded Refugee Assistance Alliance in 2017 to help new Americans from Middle Eastern, African and Asian countries.

RAA places a high priority on teaching English, but has established a holistic approach to resettlement, recognizing that friendships and community are just as essential to successful integration. “People are just people, yearning for connections. Our ultimate goal is to build peace and understanding among the people of South Florida. It’s harder to hate up close.”

Our grant supports pandemic-response initiatives, and a matching grant covers some administrative costs.

TribeTalk

October 29, 2020 by

TribeTalk - Jewish-life-on-campus

At one university, a Jewish student resigned from student government after being harassed for her pro-Israel views. At another, neo-Nazi posters were removed. At a third, anti-Israel rallies took place on the quad. The list goes on, as antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents rise on college campuses.

In Massachusetts, visionaries Michelle Black, Robin Friedman, and Jude Sydney recognized that their own children were unprepared to navigate shifting, challenging and sometimes threatening environments. In 2020, the three founded TribeTalk as a resource-rich hub giving college-bound high school students connections and information to help them evaluate Jewish life on campuses … and equip them with the knowledge and confidence to wear their Jewish identities proudly once there — and beyond.

Our funds help cover administrative expenses.

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