Join Calgary Jewish Federation for our Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 28 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Agenda will include: Approval of 2019/20 audited financial statements and appointment of auditors, election of directors, Paperny Family Calgary JCC update, a speaker from the Israeli Consul, and Community COVID Resilience Awards – a new recognition award connected to our community's resilience during COVID-19. Register in advance for the AGM; meeting documents can be found here.
CIJA is committed to celebrating our diverse Jewish community. As part of Pride month, they are inviting video submissions from LGBTQ2+, community members, and allies for their Pride Unity Video: Prouder, Together. You may submit your video online by Wednesday, June 30.
Calgary's LIFE & LEGACY® initiative ended year two of four with resounding success! Despite the fact that Year 2 started at the same time as the onset of the pandemic, partner agencies continued to engage donors in legacy conversations noting that now, more than ever, we all need to ensure Jewish Calgary's future. By March 31, Calgary had received over 200 new commitments – and combined with Year 1 – a total of 496 legacy gifts have been promised to Jewish Calgary. Yasher koach to all partners! On June 21, incentive grant payments were made to each organization and Calgary Jewish Federation along with Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary were pleased to present the cheques in person.
As a partner in the Canadian Coast–to-Coast Partnership 2Gether program, Calgary has a special relationship with the community of Metulla in Northern Israel. Not only is it home to the Canada Centre, but the community centre has been the recipient of significant funding from the Eliza & Lillian Zuidema Endowment Fund held at the Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary. In 2019 a grant was used to retrofit an old classroom into a Gymboree playroom and this year, another grant will be funding equipment to support youth activities that use the community centre as their hub. Find out more about P2G and our partner region in Etzba HaGalil here.
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