Federation 2008 Pledge Campaign

Where does my money go?
The Federation supports a wide variety of projects both locally and abroad. Seventy percent of all funds raised stay in our local community.

Youth of Lane County (15%):
• Support for B’nai B’rith Youth
• Scholarships given to high schoolers for travel to Israel
• Financial support to the University of Oregon Hillel

Jewish Family Services (54%):
• $35.00 purchases taxi service for an alter-abled person who cannot use public transportation
• $50.00 provides three visits to an elderly nursing home resident
• $200.00 buys an eye exam and glasses
• $300.00 pays for the Senior Brunch serving 45+ Jewish seniors in our community
Staffing a Jewish Family Service Coordinator allows the Jewish Federation of Lane County to provide ongoing services to families of Lane County. Our social worker coordinates emergency aid for local Jews in need; provides family support; makes personal visits and phone calls to the seniors in our community; pays hospital visits and assists with discharge planning; provides ongoing support for individuals with mental health needs; and advocates and coordinates with local social service agencies.

United Jewish Communities (20%):
At this time contributions to United Jewish Communities are helping to support the thousands of people who have been relocated from the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Lee Wunsch of the Houston Federation writes “Your contributions to the UJC Disaster Relief Fund are critical. I have already informed Howard Rieger of our need for an immediate one million dollars to assist with the interfaith feeding program here and that's just for thirty days. More will be needed in the weeks ahead, not only in Houston but in the cities directly impacted by the storm.” Contributions have also helped rescue Jews in Iraq, assist terror victims in Israel, provide help for Jews still in the former Soviet Union, resettle Jews making aliyah, and provide assistance to countless other Jews throughout the world who have basic social service needs.

JPAF (Jewish Public Affairs Forum, <1%):
This monthly forum brings local and national names to Eugene for a lunchtime presentation of current topics.

We are proud of our ability to support these projects, but regret that we still lack funds to meet the ever-growing needs of our Jewish community. Our responsibility to provide tzeddakah for all never stops. Please, give generously. And as you enter another year, let G-d and wisdom guide you … and you will always know happiness and success. L ’shana Tova.

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