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NCJW Finalist in $50,000 Grant

The National Council of Jewish Women – St. Louis Section (NCJW) is selected as the only finalist from Missouri in the Tom’s of Maine “50 States for Good” program and now has a chance to win up to $50,000 in support of Back to School Store, a community project that will provide children in need with the tools to return to school on the first day and stay in school all year long. Through a public vote at www.Facebook.com/TomsofMaine now through October 9, local residents can help bring the funding to St. Louis with the simple click of a mouse. The “50 States for Good” program seeks to uncover local nonprofit groups that address urgent community needs and engage volunteers to get the work done. NCJW’s Back-to-School! Store brings together more than 500 community volunteers to help children select new clothing and school supplies before the first day of school. The program then continues to provide new clothing items to children throughout the school year.

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