Human Services Relief Matching Fund: Where are We?

As reported in the last issue, due to the pandemic and the resulting economic crisis, an estimated 1.2 million Jewish adults across North America are worrying about paying their next month’s housing costs; more than 500,000 are facing food insecurity, wondering how they will afford to feed…

2020 Annual Campaign Update

Thanks to many dedicated volunteers, donors, and professional staff, the community’s 2020 Annual Campaign exceeded expectations in spite of the ongoing pandemic and economic challenges of the past year.
Combined with efforts to raise much-needed dollars through the emergency Community Reli…

Safe Indy Works to Secure Grants for 2021

In early 2021, Safe Indy, in partnership with the Secure Community Network (SCN), will be investing significant time and resources in preparation for the 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) season. 
The NSGP is administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

Safe Indy Security Initiative’s 2020 Wrap-up

Safe Indy recently finished its inaugural year in the Jewish Community, laying the foundation of its mission to create a more safe and secure environment for the Federation’s agencies, Jewish organizations and synagogues. 
Security has been and continues to be of utmost importance, and in…

Combatting Antisemitism Through Partnerships with Educators & the Community

By Marla Topiol, Israel & Antisemitism Education Coordinator 

 

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is a local organization that combats anti-Jewish bigotry through education & advocacy. Currently, we continue to see an increase in people experiencing antisemitism in Indiana, w…