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Built around the values of tzedakah (righteousness,
charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), the
Foundation works with East Bay Jewish donors to realize their
philanthropic goals—and create a rich, supportive, inclusive
and strong community.
The Foundation's donor-advised philanthropic funds, supporting
family foundations and designated endowment funds contribute
to the growth and well-being of people in many communities.
The Foundation's network of enlightened philanthropists,
effective nonprofit organizations, skilled professional advisors
and experienced community leaders work together to achieve
social justice, increased opportunity, continuity of traditions,
and a better world for future generations.
Enlightened philanthropy
We combine expertise in planned giving, an understanding
of our donors' unique needs, and an eye to excellence in client
service as we help donors set charitable objectives—and
achieve them.
We ensure that our donors have the financial, estate planning
and grantmaking tools to make informed, enlightened decisions
that maximize both financial benefits and community impact.
Building community support
We also build community by making grants from the foundation's
Permanent Community Endowment to help nonprofit organizations
build their capacity to serve the needs of the Jewish community
in the East Bay, Israel and overseas.
We work with the Jewish Community Federation of the Greater
East Bay to make grants that promote the continuity and richness
of Jewish life. And we collaborate with these organizations
and their donors to create long-term endowment funds to help
meet the needs—present and future—of our people.
Values
Our work is rooted in the values that form the basis of the
Jewish tradition:
- Tikkun Olam (repairing the world): As Jews,
it is our charge to repair the world for ourselves and for
our children's children.
- Tzedakah (righteousness, charity): "Doing
justly" is the highest ideal in Judaism.
- The needs of people: We work with donors, organizations,
and community leaders, but ultimately our focus is on addressing
people's unique needs and improving their quality of life.
- Inclusiveness: Each part of the community enriches
the whole, and we believe in embracing all the people and
practices that make our community vibrant and strong.
- Excellence: We continuously strive to improve our
service our donors and to improve the quality of life for
everyone in our community.
A legacy in the East Bay and overseas
It has been more than 85 years since a dedicated group of
volunteers in Oakland founded the Jewish Welfare Federation
as an organized fundraising effort to meet the needs of both
the local community and of European Jews. Today, together
with the Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay,
we continue to increase our impact as we strive to meet the
diverse and changing needs of Jews and Jewish communities,
here and around the world.
More:
>> Giving with us
>> Funding for community organizations
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