Combined Jewish Philanthropies Announces New Round of Grants Available for South Area Jewish Organizations

Grants will be awarded to institutions that encourage engagement and collaboration in Jewish community

Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Boston’s Jewish Federation, announced today it will dispense $30,000 worth of grants to Jewish organizations in the South Area. The grants will be awarded to organizations that are using transformational and innovative methods to encourage engagement and collaboration in the South Area Jewish community.  The applications are due February 1 and will be evaluated by CJP’s South Area Planning Committee, chaired by Sharon resident Neil Aronson.

Last year a South Area Task Force recommended that CJP provide grants and work directly with South Area organizations to best meet the on-going needs of the Jewish community there. In addition, CJP has named Nancy Kriegel the manager of strategy and planning for the South Area to ensure that staff time will be dedicated to the growth and support of the South Area.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer CJP’s grants to organizations that are working to make the community in the South Area even stronger,” said Aronson. “We look forward to receiving applications for these grants from the numerous organizations offering quality programming and social services to the Jewish community in this area.”

“Engagement and collaboration within our community is so important, and we look forward to continue to support organizations and programs in the South Area that encourage this in the Jewish community,” said Kriegel.

The Planning Committee will host community meetings to gather input from representatives from local Jewish institutions, clergy and social service providers.

For more information on the grants, please visit www.cjp.org/southarea.

About CJP 

CJP, Greater Boston’s Jewish Federation, brings together the people, partners and resources to fulfill the most important needs and aspirations of our community.  Rooted in compassion and justice and driven by innovation, we care for the vulnerable, forge strong connections with Israel and above all, inspire the next generation to embrace Jewish life and learning. For more information please visit www.cjp.org.