Local, National and Global Planning and Impact

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County strategically engages supporters and community partners to serve the needs of the Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. As part of our mission, we support agencies, programs and services that enhance the well-being of the Jewish community and strengthen our Jewish future.

The process of allocating funds for local and national programs is the responsibility of the Program Funding Council (PFC) and its task forces. Members participate in the annual grant-making process where they review community organizations’ requests and make recommendations for allocations to Federation’s Board of Directors.

To learn about our partner agencies and funded programs, please see the 2022-2023 Case for Giving.

Local Task Forces and Priorities:

Safety Net Services

  • Emergency financial assistance for basic needs such as food, clothing, housing, medications and medical supplies
  • Mental health services and addiction recovery programs
  • Programs serving vulnerable populations, such as Holocaust survivors, seniors, children, and people with special needs and their families
  • Programs that prevent illness and/or provide resources for people facing medical issues

Jewish Life & Learning

  • Financial assistance for Jewish camps and childcare tuition
  • Holocaust education
  • Israel advocacy
  • Jewish educational opportunities
  • Jewish student engagement on school campuses
  • Programs that sustain and enhance Jewish life in South Palm Beach County

Community Outreach

  • Programs that engage unaffiliated Jews in communal, religious, and social affairs
  • Programs that encourage participation in Jewish community and institutions

Jewish Day School Education – Scholarship assistance for eligible students to attend local Jewish Day School.

Contact Jessica Hirsh at Jessicah@bocafed.org if your organization is interested in learning more about submitting a grant application to our local task forces.

The Israel & Overseas Task Force and Priorities:

  • Assistance for basic human needs such as food, clothing, shelter and healthcare
  • Programs supporting populations at risk including crisis intervention, early childhood and at-risk Israeli youth.
  • Jewish Identity (Building) and Renewal in communities around the world
  • Strengthening Jewish peoplehood through common Jewish values and building connections
  • Promoting Aliyah and assisting in the integration and absorption of new immigrants to Israel
  • Advancing Israeli Society through support of democratic values and openness to thought that can bridge some of Israel’s deep divides to helping vulnerable populations achieve their potential as full members of Israeli society

Contact Melody (DeSanto) Goodman at MelodyD@bocafed.org if your organization is interested in learning more about submitting a grant application to the Israel & Overseas Task Force.

To learn about our partner agencies and funded programs, please see the 2022-2023 Case for Giving.