South Peninsula Jewish Community Teen Foundation Board

Mission statement

“The South Peninsula Jewish Community Teen Foundation will fund programs that, through sustainable change, satisfy basic human needs for vulnerable populations. Programs that emphasize health needs are of particular interest.” 

Announcing our 2008 grant recipients

1. American Jewish World Service – Kilili Self Help Project, Kenya: $9,000
2. American Jewish World Service, Ruchika Social Service Organization: $10,000
3. Water Partners International – Safe Drinking Water, Bangladesh: $10,000
4. PlayPumps International, Africa: $14,000
5. Vitamin Angels, Operation 20/20, Latin America, Africa & Asia: $4,027
6. The Hunger Project – African Woman Food Farmer Initiative, Uganda: $10,000
7. Resource Foundation – Water Conservation and Reforestation, Bolivia: $10,000
8. Sociedad Israelita de Beneficiencia de Mendoza – Social Welfare Food Project, Argentina: $4,000

Total grants distributed: $71,027

Who we are

The South Peninsula Jewish Community Teen Foundation just completed its fifth 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. Applications will be available on August 1, 2008 and accepted through October 17, 2008 for next year’s board. We invite you to apply at that time. 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 21 to 23, 2008
• Participate in skill-building seminars and youth-led Foundation board meetings on seven Sunday afternoon meetings from December 2008 to May 2009
• Contribute to a pooled fund being matched by donors
• Become effective grantmakers and strategic youth philanthropist

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