Women of Vision Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia awards grants to programs that impact the lives of Jewish women and girls across generations, leading to social justice and social change.
During the 2017-2018 Grant Cycle, Women of Vision Foundation awarded $99,000 to four organizations in the Philadelphia area and in Israel.
Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia: $31,000
Visionary Women: Rooted in Faith, Committed to Justice – an intergenerational, interfaith, all-women workshop series that emphasizes strengthened identity and increased empathy as key components to becoming change agents for tolerance and understanding.
CeaseFirePA: $25,000
Igniting Your Advocacy – a campaign that engages and trains Jewish women to become gun violence prevention advocates in particular, and advocates in general.
SeniorLAW Center: $25,000
Protecting the Legal Rights of Older Jewish Women – a program which provides legal services, training and community education to empower older Jewish women, allowing them to age in place with independence and dignity.
ATZUM – Justice Works: $18,000
Task Force on Human Trafficking and Prostitution – a legislative, advocacy and educational effort in Israel to end human trafficking and to protect women and girls from abuse.
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