JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE INC

Everyday - in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel and worldwide - our community's commitment to the Jewish values of tikkun olam (a repairing of the world), torah (facilitate Jewish learning) and chesed (supporting acts of loving kindness) is transformed through the mission of the Jewish Federation of Delaware. We unify and connect the Jewish community by effectively raising and leveraging philanthropic resources, planning, collaborating with organizations, providing essential services and activities, and developing leaders for our future.

Federation funds and supports a broad network of organizations that focus on two critical areas:
1. Feed, clothe, comfort and rescue people in need
2. Inspire, educate and connect people to their Jewish identity

Federation is about the commitment of an entire community to repair the world, care for the vulnerable, ensure a Jewish future and enhance and strengthen Jewish life. It is about building a vital and vibrant community that inspires generations to come. Whether the task is educating our youth, reducing poverty and hunger, rescuing and resettling new immigrants, or spurring Jewish renaissance worldwide, the Federation is the one place that belongs to every Jew; the place where philanthropy, volunteerism and a shared commitment come together to make a difference. We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.

Locally, we allocate funds to five beneficiary agencies; Albert Einstein Academy, Jewish Family Services of Delaware, Kutz Senior Living Campus, Siegel JCC, and the Kristol Center for Jewish Life at the University of Delaware (Hillel). We also support a number of affiliated agencies and organizations; BBYO chapters in Wilmington, Newark and West Chester, Jewish Historical Society of Delaware, Chabad at the University of Delaware, Jewish Teen Education and Engagement, Jewish Burial Fund, and Southern Delaware initiatives in Dover and Rehoboth Beach.

Through our national and international partners; the Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Agency for Israel, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and World ORT, we are able to have a global impact. Federation also supports a number of other projects including Birthright Israel, Ethiopian National Project, and our Partnership2Gether sister city of Arad.

For more than 87 years, the Jewish Federation of Delaware has served as our community convener. Thanks to our local agencies and our national and international partners, the unrestricted Annual Campaign is able to provide critical social services and programs in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel and around the world.

Federation Departments & Programs include; Annual Campaign, Facilities Management Board (FMB), Federation Shabbat, Halina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee (HEC), Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC), Jewish Fund for the Future/Create A Jewish Legacy, Jewish VOICE publication, One Happy Camper, PJ Library, Shalom Baby, Women's Philanthropy and Young Leadership/CONNECT.

Federation's professional staff includes a President & Chief Executive Officer, Controller SVP/FRD, Planned Giving Associate Director, Editor, Events & Marketing Coordinator, Bookkeeper, and Office Manager. We also employ a Community Shaliach/Young Emissary from Israel who builds a living bridge with our community and connection to Israel.

Federation's lay leadership includes a volunteer network that ensures Federation's mission and vision. Officers include Board Chair, three Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary. Federation Board of Directors and Leadership Council assist in governance, guidance and counsel. Committees include Allocations, Annual Campaign, Audit, Facilities Management Board, Finance, Human Resources, Israel & Overseas, Community Relations, Jewish Education, Nominating, Women's Philanthropy and Young Leadership/CONNECT.

Federation has been able to grow our Annual Campaign to $2 million and managed assets have grown to $35 million. Dollars raised through Federation allow us to meet the needs of our local and overseas communities. Although we were successful in allocating the same level of commitment to our beneficiary agencies and partners, we were unable to meet the requests for additional support.

Our Federation is a product of understanding the fundamental principle that "each Jew is responsible one for the other." In the challenges that inevitably lie ahead, this will be our guiding vision that will enable our Federation to save, enhance, educate, assist and ultimately touch more Jewish lives.