Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh awards over $500,000 in community grants
“I’m proud to say that we are doing that by supporting these important initiatives that not only address antisemitism but also strengthen Jewish identity and community."
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s board of directors has approved $536,000 in grants to 15 organizations that address antisemitism or young adult engagement.
Six grants totaling $245,000 were awarded to organizations addressing antisemitism. The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh in partnership with the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center and the LIGHT Education Initiative, Tree of Life, Inc., JCC/YMCA Partnership, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, BBYO and Prime Stage Theatre all received funding for various programs and educational opportunities.
For initiatives to engage young adults, the board awarded a total of $291,000 to: ElevatED, The Friendship Circle, The Edward and Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh and Penn State University Hillel, Chabad Young Professionals, Community Day School, Jewish Fertility Foundation and The Branch.
The grants were awarded through Federation’s new grantmaking process meant to address key community priorities and support programs that promote education, resilience and community building across the region, while reflecting the organization’s mission to build a thriving and inclusive Jewish community, according to Federation officials.
Ilene Rinn, associate vice president of planning and impact, said Federation gleaned through its strategic planning process that the organization should align funding with community priorities that address timely needs.
“I’m proud to say that we are doing that by supporting these important initiatives that not only address antisemitism but also strengthen Jewish identity and community,” she said.
Another round of funding will be awarded this summer. PJC
David Rullo can be reached at drullo@pittsburghjewishchronicle.org.
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