Immediate Community Needs
Fall 2017
Listed below are a few of our community’s most pressing needs. Your new gift or your distribution from an existing endowment fund can make an immediate and significant difference in the well-being of our community.
Please click on each category to view the specific immediate needs for that area.
Immediate Needs
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B'nai Brith Jewish Community Camp
BB Camp was approached by a number of new Canadians who wanted to send their child(ren) to camp this past summer, but were unable to afford the fees. To fulfill its mandate of Jewish engagement, BB Camp has made a commitment to advocate on behalf of these families. A number of these families recently arrived in Winnipeg and believe that the camp will serve as an important catalyst to build connections, friendships, and self-esteem for their children. Some of these new families live in areas of Winnipeg (St. James, Transcona, and downtown) that have few other Jewish families. BB Camp wants to ensure that these new families feel a sense of belonging and feel supported by a Jewish organization to help initiate these important relationships.
| Need: |
$23,600 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| JFM Campership Fund |
$13,000 |
| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$10,600 |
Rady Jewish Community Centre
The campership program ensures the camp is accessible to children of all abilities from families of all financial means. The Rady JCC Day Camps are inclusive and integrated, serving those who face physical and health challenges. In addition, the Rady JCC provides camperships to many newcomer families who are experiencing camp for the very first time. This number continually grows and, in many situations, these newcomer families require financial support for the entire summer as they have just arrived and are not yet employed and do not have a social support network. Families from Israel, Turkey, Brazil, and other countries need support.
| Need: |
$10,000 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| JFM Campership Fund |
$5,500 |
| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$4,500 |
Camp Massad of Manitoba
Camp Massad has enjoyed another increase in registration. This growth has led to an increased need for subsidies. Camp Massad has never turned down a camper, and this year they are subsidizing 66 campers to attend Massad for a meaningful Jewish summer camping experience. Camp Massad requires $5,000 to subsidize an additional eight campers.
| Need: |
$5,000 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| JFM Campership Fund |
$2,500 |
| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$2,500 |
Jewish Child and Family Service
In the summer of 2017, Jewish Child and Family Service sent 11 of their 21 foster children to various summer camps. In addition, nine children who are not in foster care, but whose families are supported by their child welfare program, were assisted financially so that their kids could attend an enriching session at Camp Massad while the parents received some much needed respite. Of their foster children, two attended the Rady’s GROW program in Gimli; four attended Camp Massad; one attended BB Camp; and two younger children attended day camp programs. JCFS receives $400 per foster child for summer camp through the provincial child welfare system. Funding is needing to cover the balance of the costs.
| Need: |
$26,000 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| JFM Campership Fund |
$16,870 |
| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$9,130 |
Camp Gan Israel
Camp Gan Israel is committed to providing every Jewish child with access to their vibrant heritage, and to making sure that no child is deprived of the joys that s/he so rightfully deserves, regardless of their family’s means. The camp was in touch with many families who required financial assistance for various reasons. Some are new to Winnipeg and have not yet established themselves, others are currently unemployed, several are single parent families struggling to keep things together, and a few have unique circumstances that require financial assistance.
| Need: |
$8,500 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| JFM Campership Fund |
$4,250 |
| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$4,250 |
For more information on any of the aforementioned requests. Please contact Marla Aronovitch, Grants & Distributions Officer, by telephone 204.480.7557 or toll-free from the US/Canada at 1.855.284.1918 or by email at maronovitch@jewishfoundation.org.
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Gray Academy of Jewish Education - Junior Kindergarten After School Program
Gray Academy’s Junior Kindergarten (JK) program has continued to grow. This will be the second year that bursary assistance is available to students entering JK (a program that receives no funding from the province). This has helped attract working families with varied incomes that might not have previously considered the program, and has doubled the after-school care needs. A small amount of support will help these working parents access the care they need for their children.
| Need: |
$4,800 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$4,800 |
Gray Academy of Jewish Education
Gray Academy has identified seven families who require financial assistance above and beyond what is available from the school’s bursary assistance programs. These families are either on social assistance or are facing extenuating circumstances that have affected their ability to earn income. With the assistance of the school and your support through the Jewish Foundation, these families will be able to make monthly tuition payments while meeting their family’s basic needs.
| Need: |
$14,000 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$14,000 |
Jewish Child and Family Service - Tuition for Foster Children
For the 2017–2018 school year, Jewish Child and Family Service will have three foster children returning to Gray Academy of Jewish Education. Every year Gray Academy is very generous in only charging JCFS the minimal amount per child based on their Parental Contribution Scale, which for the upcoming academic year is $2,850 per child. JCFS typically allots an additional $700 per child to accommodate incidental and other program expenses that might arise over the course of the school year. These could include: uniform replacement, field trips, activities, and/or ceremonial costs (e.g. graduations). Therefore, JCFS projects a need of $3,550 per child to cover the annual costs of attendance at Gray Academy.
| Need: |
$10,000 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$10,000 |
For more information on any of the aforementioned requests. Please contact Marla Aronovitch, Grants & Distributions Officer, by telephone at 204.480.7557 or toll-free from the US/Canada at 1.855.284.1918 or by email at maronovitch@jewishfoundation.org.
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Jewish Child and Family Service - Immigrant Children with Special Needs
The Jewish Child and Family Service settlement program has several families who come to them seeking help with very specialized needs for their children. The current caseload includes children living with autism, some who have experienced terrorism-related trauma in Israel, and children with mental or physical health issues requiring specialized services. There are several newcomer children with special needs or who are having greater than expected difficulties with socialization. In these cases, some specialized lessons/programs or the support of a one-to-one aide would be very beneficial. These important supports are not affordable for these families, who are new to Canada and in the process of integrating and establishing themselves.
| Need: |
$5,000 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$5,000 |
Seniors' Transportation
There are many wonderful programs and services in our community that enhance the lives of seniors. That said, many of our seniors have no safe, reliable way to get to where they need to go. Every year, the Jewish Foundation receives funding applications from various organizations to address seniors’ transportation needs. It is a growing need as demand for service far exceeds supply. You can improve the lives of our community’s elders.
| Need: |
$74,500 |
| Funding Received to Date: |
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| Seniors' Transportation Fund |
$59,500 |
| Donor Funding |
$0 |
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| Funding Shortfall: |
$15,000 |
For more information on any of the aforementioned requests. Please contact Marla Aronovitch, Grants & Distributions Officer, by telephone 204.480.7557 or toll-free from the US/Canada at 1.855.284.1918 or by email at maronovitch@jewishfoundation.org.
Click here to download a full breakdown the 2017 Immediate Community Needs.*
*last update September 2017