THE CASE FOR
FEDERATION
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AS CLEVELANDERS,
we live in one of the most vibrant and caring Jewish communities in the world. As needs and conditions shift over the years, one thing remains constant: the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s commitment to changing and improving lives in Cleveland, Israel, and around the world.
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The key to our success is the dedication and compassion of
OUR DONORS.
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YOUR DONATION DOES SO MUCH SUPPORTS the
only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community.
FUNDS Jewish
Cleveland’s hub for innovative solutions and collaborative services that address the evolving needs of the community here and around the globe.
CREATES the critical
scale necessary to drive meaningful social change and provide relief in times of crisis in ways no one person or organization could do alone.
INVESTS in a trusted community asset with a proven track record of being the most efficient and effective way to make an immediate difference and a sustainable impact.
YOU
are helping us make life in our Jewish community better today and even stronger in the future.
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YOUR GIFT funds
38 BENEFICIARY AGENCIES
helps
TENS OF THOUSANDS IN CLEVELAND, ISRAEL, AND 70 COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE
CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE SHARE OUR PERSPECTIVES REPAIR OUR WORLD
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THE IMPACT OF
Caring
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We care for one another by helping feed the hungry, comfort the sick, aid the elderly, shelter the homeless, and support those in need or with disabilities – wherever they are in the world. We advocate for the vulnerable and fight for social justice. We also invest significant resources in preventing, preparing for, and responding to potential security threats to our community.
CARING FOR THE ELDERLY
Federation invests significant time and resources into the care of our community’s elderly. We provide an essential lifeline to food, medical care, and social activities for hundreds of thousands of elderly here and around the world.
CONFRONTING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is providing resources for families caught in this medical crisis in order to reduce stigma that isolates family members and prevents them from asking for help. Cleveland is the first Jewish community in the country to come together as one to break the silence.
ADDRESSING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA
The number of individuals who will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is expected to nearly double in the next decade. To address the needs of this growing population, the Federation formed an Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Task Force that is leading the community’s coordinated response.
KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE
Enhancing security is no longer an option. The Federation is the driving force working to keep our community safe and welcoming in the face of increasing anti-Semitism.
Learn more @ jewishcleveland.org/care
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THE IMPACT OF
Preparing
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We prepare for the future by ensuring the long-term health and vitality of our diverse community. We provide the critical strategic planning and oversight needed to make life better today and for generations to come. We provide a wide range of educational programming for all ages which celebrates Jewish values and traditions. We also develop the next generation of leaders through mentoring, teaching, and hands-on experiences.
Learn more @ jewishcleveland.org/prepare
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HELPING KIDS THRIVE IN CLEVELAND AND ISRAEL
Federation devotes significant resources toward providing the emotional and educational support our children need in order to become healthy, selfsufficient adults.
ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
A critical component of our work is developing the next generation of Jewish leaders – from hands-on training on how to respond to Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) rhetoric to creative community engagement opportunities and relationshipbuilding experiences with peers.
CULTIVATING JEWISH IDENTITY
The Federation strives to bring fulfilling Jewish experiences to less-engaged families and interfaith couples in our community so future generations can thrive. We also help renew Jewish life in places like our sister city of St. Petersburg, Russia, where Judaism was forbidden during 70 years of Communist rule.
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THE IMPACT OF
Sharing
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We share our perspectives by bridging cultural divides, fostering mutual respect, and building collaborative relationships. We provide the education and tools needed to stand up and speak out on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people.
We deepen connections to Israel through personal experiences and programs that celebrate our Jewish homeland. We create mutually beneficial collaborations between business and civic leaders in Israel and Greater Cleveland.
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CREATING STRONG CONNECTIONS
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland actively engages with a wide range of ethnic and religious groups throughout Greater Cleveland in an effort to create better cultural awareness and understanding between neighbors.
REMEMBERING OUR PAST
As the population of Holocaust survivors continues to decline, we must remember their stories. To ensure our history is never forgotten, the Federation honors the past through educational programming for all ages.
FORGING PERSONAL TIES TO ISRAEL
In order to forge an enduring connection to Israeli culture with the next generation, the Federation brings Israel to Cleveland – and Cleveland to Israel – through various hands-on experiences and programs. | 13
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Repairing
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We repair our world by responding in times of emergency and helping people rebuild in the wake of natural or manmade disasters. We also invest in programs and services that provide a strong safety net during times of personal crises.
SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF ANTI-SEMITISM
When terror and tragedy hit our community, we respond by showing we are stronger than hate and providing relief that helps repair.
CARING FOR THOSE IN NEED
When community members’ safety is at risk, we plan for individualized, comprehensive, and wrap-around care to create a path forward.
HELPING PEOPLE LIVE JEWISHLY
We help enable those around the world who wish to live Jewishly by providing support and resources they need to escape persecution, make aliyah, and find a place they can call home.
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2019 ALLOCATIONS REPORT Distribution of Funds
for fiscal year July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
Sources of Funds
In addition to the 2019 Campaign, the Federation received and allocated $1,543,069 from United Way Services. Those dollars supplemented allocations to partner agencies to fund unmet community needs.
91 CENTS OF EVERY DOLLAR DONATED TO THE FEDERATION GOES DIRECTLY TO THE COMMUNITY
Total funds allocated after allowances for Campaign costs, collections and centrally administered services were $30,221,836.
JFNA/Overseas $12,045,809 | 40% Local Human Services $9,144,399 | 30% Local Education Services $7,800,008 | 26% National Agencies $696,620 | 2% Security $535,000 | 2%
THANK YOU for making an impact
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Local Partners $17,479,407
National Partners $696,620
EDUCATION SERVICES Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School JECC - Akiva High School Program Fuchs Mizrachi School Fund for the Jewish Future (a) Gross Schechter Day School Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Jewish Education Center of Cleveland Siegal College/Lifelong Learning Yeshiva Derech Hatorah
American Jewish Committee Anti-Defamation League BBYO Hadassah Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Hillel at Miami University Hillel at Ohio University Hillel Foundation for Jewish Campus Life JCC Association Jewish Council for Public Affairs Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) / 70 Faces Media Jewish War Veterans National Council Supporting Eurasian Jewry Network for Jewish Human Service Agencies
SECURITY SERVICES Jewish Community Security HUMAN SERVICES Bellefaire JCB Cleveland Hillel Foundation Hebrew Shelter Home Hillel at Kent State University Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland Jewish Federation of Cleveland Jewish Family Service Association Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Menorah Park Montefiore
$552,125 $180,173 $541,741 $3,007,319 $461,334 $1,283,219 $1,235,252 $276,345 $262,500
$535,000
$1,132,085 $648,472 $83,711 $233,255 $1,930,865 $1,447,182 $2,636,337 $226,230 $441,465 $364,797
Global Partners $12,045,809 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Ethiopian National Project Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Overseas Connections Committee, Jewish Federation of Cleveland World ORT
(a) Administered by the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, the fund received $3,007,319 from the 2019 Campaign for Jewish Needs to support educational programs and services at local synagogues, day schools and partner agencies.
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For 115 years, the Federation has created the critical scale necessary to drive meaningful social change and provide relief in times of crisis in ways no one person or organization could do alone. As Jewish Cleveland’s hub for innovative solutions and collaborative services, the Federation is able to change and improve lives in Cleveland, Israel, and around the world. Jeffrey J. Wild, General Campaign Chair J. David Heller, Board Chair Erika B. Rudin-Luria, President
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No organization impacts more Jewish lives than Federation.
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