Through the B'nai Tzedek Co-op fund, our teens have the opportunity to join together in a dynamic, engaging process of allocating money to worthy programs within the Memphis Jewish community. This process, independent of individual grant distributions, takes place two times a year. The teens meet to review proposals, make site visits and allocate funds from a limited pool of assets contributed by program sponsors.
Through this process B'nai Tzedek teens learn the challenges of working as a community, building consensus and having limited funds to distribute to worthy organizations.
This process provides an opportunity for our teens to keep up with friends, learn about the needs of the community, understand how philanthropy works, and make a difference.
Recent Co-op Grants:
•Baron Hirsch for a recruiting program to bring young Jewish families to Memphis
•Hadassah to cover the cost of the Outstanding Jewish Educator luncheon
•Memphis Jewish Community Center for day camp financial assistance
•Memphis Jewish Federation for school supplies for students in Sderot
•Memphis Jewish Home for activity cupboards
•Plough Towers for their Computer Center, Walk-A-Thon Group and Knitting Group
•Sam Schloss Lodge of B’nai B’rith for Cares for Kids project
•Temple Israel for their Memphis Family Shelter program
Experience
Co-op Fund
Next Co-Op Meeting
Sunday, December 6, 2009 1-2:30 p.m. @ the MJCC. Call or email Josie and let her know you're coming!901-374-0400 josie.ballin@jewishfoundationofmemphis.org
