When I give to Hadassah, where does my money go?

Janett Edelberg, Presidents Council for Collier/Lee Chapter

As one of the Presidents of the Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah, a frequent conversation I have starts like this: “I know Hadassah does good work, however, I would like to know more about when I give to Hadassah — where does my money go?”

The answer to that question is not complicated, but it does depend on the type of gift* a donor selects.

No contribution designation

When you give to Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), without designating your contribution to one of our mission areas, your gift allows Hadassah to apply those funds where they are needed most. By contributing an undesignated gift, you are supporting Hadassah Medical Organization, Youth Aliyah, Young Judaea and our domestic programs that focus on advocacy, education, health and wellness, and engagement initiatives in support of our core mission areas.

Contributions designated for HMO

When you designate your gift to Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), which includes the Hadassah Ein Kerem and Hadassah Mount Scopus hospitals in Jerusalem, you are supporting high priority projects, facilities and equipment that ensure our ability to deliver exemplary clinical care and conduct cutting-edge research. Your gift helps to foster state-ofthe-art environments where our doctors, nurses, researchers, technicians and other caregivers provide compassionate healing and intelligent medicine for the people of Israel and beyond.

Contributions designated for Youth Aliyah

When you give to Youth Aliyah, your donation helps young immigrants and at-risk native Israeli youth receive a full spectrum of help — shelter, food, counseling, education and other supportive services. Participants in the program get the care and attention needed to become productive members of Israeli society.

Contributions designated for Young Judaea

When you give to Young Judaea, your donation provides general support of Young Judaea initiatives, which include scholarships and opportunities that help American children and young adults ensure their passion for Jewish life and Israel while giving them the tools they need to become strong leaders of tomorrow.

* This summarizes the highlights of the HWZOA Grassroots Donations Policy for donations less than $5,000. For additional information based on donation size, please contact CollierLeeHadassah@gmail.com with “Donations” in the subject line.

Join us to support Hadassah

Collier/Lee Hadassah is a vibrant chapter with programming to educate you about Hadassah’s mission, vision and values, entertain you with delightful performances, feed you with delicious food, and introduce you to a group of women with a wide variety of interest.

Here is a listing of our upcoming events. For more details and to register (advance registration is required), please contact CollierLeeHadassah@gmail.com with “Information” in the subject line.

UPCOMING HADASSAH EVENTS

Sept. 16

Be an Informed Local Election Voter (via Zoom only)

Oct. 15

Clive Daniel sponsored Lunch and Shopping Event (In-Person)

Oct. 18

Women’s Health Symposium focusing on women’s gynecological cancers (in person and via Zoom)

Nov. 13

Fall Meeting with Vendor Showcase and Election of Officers (in person)