Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago

Join JUF for an evening with Bonobos co-founder and author of his recent memoir, Andy Dunn: https://bit.ly/3I56kkw

We are so proud to be a part of this event. Register here: https://bit.ly/3odRwXs

Tonight, as we light the Shabbat candles, we will hold each other a little tighter. We collectively mourn for the innocent who lost their lives, pray for the healing of the injured and all those enduring the lasting trauma of this tragedy.

Resources from our partners at JCFS Chicago.

Guidance for Talking with Children After a Traumatic Event
Adults have a crucial role in restoring safety and normalcy for children after they experience a traumatic event like the shooting in Highland Park. On Tuesday, July 5 at 7:30pm, JCFS clinicians will present developmentally appropriate guidance and tools for healthy communication during stressful circumstances. Registration is free of charge.

Evening of Support for the Highland Park Community
Led by trauma informed experts, JCFS Chicago will be offering an evening of support on Wednesday, July 6 at 7:00pm. All are welcome to attend this virtual event focused on healing through words of comfort, conversation, and music. Registration is free of charge.

More details and registration information for both the webinar about talking with children and the evening of support will be available tomorrow on JCFS.org and JCFS Chicago social media channels.

The JCFS Chicago Warm Line phone connection is available to provide assistance for anyone affected by the Highland Park shooting who does not have an urgent need and is looking for someone to talk to about their emotional distress. Call the warm line to connect to an emotional support professional between 9am and 5pm Monday through Thursday, 9am-4pm Fridays at 855.275.5237.

At least 45 people dead in stampede at mass Lag b'Omer holiday celebration in Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed an investigation and announced a national day of mourning on Sunday.

JWF Chicago is proud to announce two new grant opportunities. In addition to one-year Annual Grants, JWF will also accept applications for Innovation Grants and Multiyear Grants. To learn more about these initiatives, grant guidelines, eligibility, and the application process, visit https://www.juf.org/jwf/. To apply, go to https://juf-grants.smapply.org/

JWF will be holding “Office Hours” Conference Calls in the coming weeks. Contact Amy Saltzman, Senior Program Officer, at [email protected] for details.

The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago The CBJC Young Adults & Youth Movements FY20 Grants Renewal process is now open. Please contact Michelle Lawner if you have any questions about this process. 

The Ellie Fund at JWF is thrilled to partner with Mujeres Latinas en Accion and recognize its President and CEO Linda Xóchitl Tortolero.

Mujeres Latinas en Accion a bi-lingual/bi-cultural agency promoting non-violence, reproductive health, and leadership development, and its President & CEO, Linda Xóchitl Tortolero, are yet another example of a fantastic organization with a woman at the helm that received a recent grant from The Ellie Fund at the Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago and is working to give equal rights, equal voice and equal opportunities to girls and women.

The Ellie Fund at JWF is incredibly proud to partner with I Grow Chicago and recognize its founder Robbin Carroll.

Today, we are delighted to highlight another outstanding organization, I Grow Chicago, and its Founder & Board Co-Chair, Robbin Carroll, who recently received grant support from the Ellie Fund at the Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago. The Ellie Fund empowers equality for girls and women.

We applaud this group dedicated to taking Englewood from surviving to thriving!

The Ellie Fund at JWF is honored to partner with Ladies of Victory - L.O.V and recognize its Founder and CEO Jamila Trimuel.

The Ellie Fund at the Jewish Women’s Foundation is proud to have recently funded emergency grants to six Chicago organizations, all led by visionary women. All of these groups, like the Ladies of Virtue, which instills purpose, passion, and perseverance in girls, ages 9 to 18 and its Founder and CEO, Jamila Trimuel, truly embody the Ellie Fund and its mission to bring equal rights, equal voice and equal opportunities to girls and women. @lovchicago #womentogether #togetherforgood #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #community #givingback #JUF #chicago