Life cycle times, both happy and sad, are traditional times to make donations to Jewish causes.  You can make a donation of $5 or more to the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids in honor of or in memory of members of our community.  We then will acknowledge that donation with a card to that individual or family.  This is a wonderful way to send your good wishes and be able to fulfill the mitzvah of tzedakah.

Following are a list of Funds to which you can make a Tribute or Memorial Gift:

• The Woman of Valor Fund -($10 minimum contribution)  To honor the women in our lives who have made a difference, personally, locally, and nationally
• The Federation General Endowment Fund-To help ensure the continued work of the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids for now and the future
• The Julian and Judith Joseph Fund- To provide for local programming and events through the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids.
• The David and Susan Samrick Youth Scholarship Fund-To provide scholarships to Jewish sleep away camps and experiences.
• The Chuck and Maxine Shapiro Fund-To help ensure long-term aid to Israel and Jews around the world
• The Jerry and Judy Subar Fund - To help ensure funding for overseas Jewish communities' needs.
• The Louis and Louise Weiner Fund-To help ensure local programming for seniors in the Grand Rapids Jewish Community
• The Leven Family Fund - To establish and provide Jewish facilities, and support for cooperative programming among the congregations that support Jewish education for our youth.