The Jewish Federation of Broward County has unveiled a significant 30% boost in fundraising for its 2024 annual campaign, resulting in $6.9 million in contributions. This marks the largest surge in donations the agency has experienced in over two decades. The organization has also collected an additional $4.5 million through its Emergency Fund for Israel, which was created following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. These funds are being used to offer essential aid and resources to those impacted by the continuing crisis.
The accomplishment, made possible by the generosity and commitment of Broward County donors, emphasizes the crucial significance of the organization’s mission, particularly in a challenging environment of intolerance and discrimination, According to Audra P. Berg, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County. The funding will empower the Jewish Federation of Broward to broaden its outreach and deliver vital services and programs to assist individuals confronting hardship, enhance Jewish education, promote cultural enrichment and nurture a sense of community.
“These are not easy times to be Jewish,” Berg says. “The challenges we face globally are immense and they trickle down to all communities, including ours. It’s inspiring to see how so many residents in Broward have united in solidarity this past year, including demonstrating resilience and compassion.”
The Jewish Federation of Broward County utilizes the community’s human and financial resources to generate significant impact and foster philanthropy to support Jewish life. The federation’s programs provide assistance and advocacy for Jews in Broward County, Israel, and globally. These programs encompass aiding at-risk children and individuals with special needs, supporting seniors to combat social isolation, financial difficulties, food insecurity, and dementia, addressing hunger, offering aid to victims of domestic abuse, providing financial support to prevent homelessness and ensuring that families can access safe, high-quality childcare.
