Who we are

The North Peninsula Jewish Community Teen Foundation just completed its first year. Our board is made up of high school students who want to gain valuable leadership skills and experience, bond with socially conscious Jewish peers, and make a difference through realization of Jewish values. Our board members will:

• Boost their leadership skills
• Connect with Jewish youth
• Expand their Jewish identity
• Debate tough choices
• Engage in social justice issues
• Attend a fun, inspirational and well-planned weekend retreat November 20 to 22, 2009
• Participate in skill-building seminars and youth-led Foundation board meetings on seven Sunday afternoon meetings from December 2009 to May 2010
• Contribute to a pooled fund being matched by donors

2009-10 North Peninsula Jewish Community Teen Foundation Board

Mission Statement

The mission of the North Peninsula Jewish Community Teen Foundation is to provide underprivileged Jewish and non-Jewish youth in impoverished communities in Israel and South East Asia with educational opportunities that lead to lasting self-sufficiency.

Help us with our fundraising efforts

Right now we are researching organizations that fit our mission, and trying to raise the neccessary funds to support them. You can help us by making a donation today. http://www.teenfoundation.org/northpen

What does it cost?

Each Jewish Community Teen Foundation board member is subsidized by over $4,500 from various funders and the Jewish Community Endowment Fund. While the Foundation program is free to board members and their families, we do ask each board member to cover the $350 cost of the three day Bay Area Youth Philanthropy Retreat at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Scholarships are available to assist families in covering this cost.

Important 2009-2010 Teen Foundation dates

2009 grant recipients

• Beit Issie Shapiro, paramedical treatments to Israeli-Arab infants - $5,000
• Jaffa Institute, community dental clinic - $5,000
• Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center, sexual assault and medical care training - $5,000
• Jewish Community Free Clinic of Sonoma County, salary for Clinical Director - $5,000
• Jewish Family and Children's Services, Emergency Medical needs for Bay Area residents - $5,000
• Jewish Home of San Francisco, support for the care of residents - $2,000
• Migdal Ohr, medical, dental and psychological care for 18 Israeli orphans - $5,000
• World ORT, eye care, eye exams and eyeglasses for underserved poor communities in Israel - $5,000
• Yad Sarah, for the purchase of 27 wheelchairs - $5,000

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