The stories of people touched by our annual Community Campaign offer a glimpse into the impact we have when we work together. Lives are changed, progress is made, our community is strengthened. Your story is our story.

Diane Katzman's Story
“We must encircle those most vulnerable as we work to repair the world through Tikkun Olam.” Read More
Diane Katzman
Bobbie Kohn's Story
“That little bit meant so much.” Read More
Lory Cooper's Story
“Giving back is just part of my family’s story” Read More
Lory Cooper
Rose's Story
"I want to live as independently as I can, for as long as I can. That’s why I love my life at Covenant Place." Read More
Rose Story
1.35M Israelis trained in emergency preparedness by the Israel Trauma Coalition View All Stats
Oleg Jonelis's Story
“It’s a great feeling.” Read More
Evelyn Kleiman's Story
“I’m so appreciative that the Jewish community helps me take care of myself.” Read More
Evelyn Kleiman
Sam Lyss's Story
“He’s a super volunteer” Read More
Noam's Story
“Because of you, I’m in a safe place, a good place.” Read More
15M pounds of fruits and vegetables collected for Israel’s needy by Project Leket View All Stats
Cheryl Mayaan's Story
“We’re watering the garden to ensure a vibrant future for the Jewish community.” Read More
Cheryl Mayaan
Ed Reggi's Story
"For the first time in our relationship, we were co-learning about Israel from our uniquely different perspectives." Read More
Ed Reggi Grid
$500 equals 1 bus to transport students to the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center View All Stats
40% of young Jewish leaders attended a day school View All Stats
$220,000+ raised for emergency relief efforts in the past 3 years (for Israel, Typhoon Haiyan, flooding in Colorado and more) View All Stats
Matt Smith's Story
"Federation unites us, strengthens us, and helps us better serve our people." Read More
Matt Smith
David Weiss's Story
"This is our community to grow and thrive in" Read More
81% of youth attending the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center learned more about tolerance View All Stats
Mendel Rosenberg's Story
“We need to make sure something like this doesn’t happen again.” Read More
Mendel Rosenberg
476 young adults active in YPD programs and events View All Stats
72% of JProSTL members find new ideas and resources View All Stats
71,272 clients served in 2013 by the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, an 11% increase from 2012 View All Stats
4,269 families covered through the Jewish Community Insurance Pool View All Stats
$7 allows one child to participate in a child abuse prevention program through JF&CS View All Stats
Jen Kaslow's Story
“My kids are now able to integrate Israel into their Jewish identity.” Read More
Jen Kaslow
75% of seniors in the Social Nutrition program report a decrease in depression View All Stats
Rick Stream's Story
“The trip gave us a full scope of what Israel is really like.” Read More
Rick Stream