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The Charlotte Jewish News - December 2010 - Page 8 its are reporting reductions in their annual fundraising, the Jewish Federation’s 2010 Annual Campaign is up 1% from the pre vious year due to the extraordinary cornerstone gift and the 19.3% challenge made by Sandra and Leon Levine. Their remarkable ^ Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte ^ Allocates $3,027,089* to Help Jews in Need ^ in Charlotte, Israel and Worldwide The Jewish Federation of In a year when many non-prof- % y % % % % The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte is the thread that runs through the fabric of our Jewish commu nity connecting us all. Giving tzedakah to the Federation has its roots in early Jewish history. In small towns and large cities, dona tions were given to a commu nal chuppaA as an expression of devotion to the entire Jewish people. It demon strates a love of community that is without limitation, a proud statement of commit ment to our individual com munity and to every individ ual Jew. Federation supports pro grams for Jews in need in Charlotte, Israel and through out the world. By providing food for the hungry and coun seling for the troubled, spear heading rescue and relief efforts for isolated Jews in distressed regions and fund ing innovative Jewish educa tional initiatives, the Jewish Federation creates a sense of community for more than 12,000 Jewish residents in Charlotte. Special thanks to The Leon Levine Foundation for their cornerstone campaign gift and 19.3% matching gift to the 2010 Annual Campaign. generosity continues to lift up this community, addressing needs across the city, from healthcare and social services to education and the arts. The Jewish Federation thanks The Leon Levine Foundation for their com mitment to our Jewish community. As a non-profit organization dedicated to providing connection. Support Local Business CAROLINA MARKING DEVICES, INC. Over 50 Years Serving Charlotte 3405 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28232 Tel: 704-525-7600 Fax: 704-525-7187 PERMA STAMPS, RUBBER STAMPS, NOTARY & CORPORATE SEALS, SIGNS, BANNERS, MAGNETIC SIGNS, and more... Ada Shapiro Jejfrey Shapifo advocacy, education and care for anyone in need through our net work of beneficiary and con stituency agencies, the Jewish Federation serves as an umbrella for the Charlotte Jewish communi ty. By carefully examining local and overseas needs. Federation allocations touch many lives and each gift is maximized to support many programs ensuring a strong vibrant Jewish community. The allocations process is one of the primary functions the Federation fills in planning for the emerging and future needs of our communi ty. Under the leadership of Risa Miller and Pam Levy and the 2011 Allocations Committee (see below), this year, the Federation allocated $3,027,089* to help build and maintain Jewish conti nuity, and to protect the interests of the Jewish people in Charlotte, in Israel and worldwide. The largest portion of allocable dollars remains here in Charlotte where everyone from the smallest preschooler to the elderly, and everyone in between, directly ben efits from your gift to the Federation. The remaining 30% of donations supports Israel and Overseas needs. The Federation thanks board members, community leaders and others who have solicited count less contributions and attended numerous events and meetings. We also thank you, our donors, for your commitment to our Jewish community. Your generosity inspires us. Your sfrength empow ers us. You are our family.. .giving to others, taking responsibility and acting with loving kindness. THANK YOU FOR LIVING GENEROUSLY - It does a world of good! * Total amount net of campaign shrinkage l gbing OcaaiTRdder SpedalLzln$^n 704.904.7250 mqtti .orda n@aKmail.com Realtors mm 2011 Allocations Committee Chairs: Risa Miller and Pam Levy Mike Baumstein Brian Bernhardt Sam Bernstein Irv Bisnov Lisa Blau Stephanie Brodsky David Epstein Josh Greenwald Bob Haber Alan Kronovet Mark Lemer Andy Nicholson Brad Rabinowitz Colby Schwartz Ira Slomka Linda Seigel Jason Spiegler Staffed by: Sue Littauer and Sue Worrel Observer: Phil Warshauer, Executive Director, Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community 2011 BENEFICIARY AGENCIES 2010 Annual Giving Revenue - $3,045,823 Anti-Defamation League $500 Historic organization stressing civil rights issues birthright israel $3,000 Young adults traveling to Israel B’nai B’rith Youth Organization $12,000 Youth-led, worldwide organization, promoting Jewish iden tity and personal growth Butterfly Project $2,000 Raising awareness for the Holocaust Charlotte Community Agencies $6,000 Crisis Assistance Ministries, Mecklenburg Ministries, Loaves and Fishes, Hospice Charlotte Charlotte Jewish Day School $150,000 Quality day school serving students from Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade school Charlotte Jewish Preschool $30,000 Quality preschool educational program and full day child care facility Consolidated High School of Jewish Studies $10,000 An enriched Judaic program for Charlotte-area youth Foundation of Shalom Park $284,936 Provides rent subsidies for Jewish agencies in Shalom Park Friendship Circle $3,500 Engaging special needs children with volunteers for a one- on-one experience Hebrew Cemetery $12,000 Provides funding for upkeep and operation of cemetery Israel and Overseas $858,467 Meets the needs of Jews in Israel and world-wide through Jewish Federations of North America. As a community, Charlotte is able to designate $270,178 of our overseas allo cation. With these dollars, we are supporting: Aharai-Givat Olga Gidon Association/Maksam Chabad Soup Kitchen IT Works Community Shaliach Partnership 2000 - Hadera Ethiopian National Project Technoda JDC: FSU Welfare Yemin Orde - Talpiot JDC: Hadera Center for Young Adults Jewish Educational Loan Fund $1,500 Provides scholarships for Charlotte college-bound students Jewish Experience Fund $7,000 Subsidies for summer camps and other Jewish experience opportunities Jewish Family Services $230,000 Professional counseling, family education programs, and social services Jewish Family Services Tzedakah Fund $15,000 Emergency loans for needy local families Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte $681,436 Federation’s campaign, operational, outreach, and commu nity relations expenses Jewish Preschool on Sardis $20,000 Quality preschool educational program Jewish Council of Lake Norman $6,000 Community programming to enrich and strengthen Jewish life in the Lake Norman area Levine-Sklut Judaic Library and Resource Center... $60,000 One stop center for Jewish education North Carolina Hillel $25,000 Promotes Jewish life on college campuses across North Carolina North Carolina Council on the Holocaust $8,000 Holocaust Educational workshops for public and private school teachers Missions $24,000 Provides mission subsidies for community members Sandra & Leon Levine Jewish Community Center. $395,000 Enriches Jewish lives through cultural, educational, and ath letic programming Supplemental Giving $176,000 Provides customized giving opportunities over and above Annual Campaign gifts, enabling donors to maximize their giving potential and fulfill their philanthropic goals. Includes Bernstein Leadership, Main Event, Community Outreach, CJDS Scholarships, Gorelick Teens to Israel, Levine Birthright Israel Community Bus, Women's Division Sponsors Tikva Charlotte $5,000 Jewish education for children with special needs Viva Klezmer $750 Educating grade school students about Jewish culture and diversity through music TOTAL 2011 ALLOCATIONS* $3,027,089 * total amount net of campaign shrinkage \W WV WV WSV \W WWW WVVS^, W\ WV WWWWV WV WV VW WVWV WWW WWW WWW
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