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In This E-News
- June 20th PTSD Program
- Texas Sized Event Announcing 2023 Honorees
- DHHRM Civil Rights Program
- Sports Panel, Honorees, Reunion Photos
- Grant Presentation Photos
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In the 1940s, legendary civil rights activist Juanita Craft helped organize the Dallas NAACP Youth Council with the goal of training the next generation of NAACP leaders. The council would grow to become the model for youth organizations in NAACP chapters around the country. The “Craft Kids,” as the group that worked under Craft came to be known, organized and participated in peaceful demonstrations against racial segregation and discrimination.
Hear from former Craft Kid Patricia Perez as she shares her firsthand account of her journey into civil rights activism and her experiences working with Juanita Craft. The conversation will be moderated by Candace Thompson, Friends of Juanita Craft House Board Chair.
Presented in conjunction with the Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series.
There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required. Register here.
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SWJC Annual Meeting & Reunion
On June 12th, more than 100 people gathered to hear
the "Building Bridges Through Sports" panel discussion led by
Andy Adler with panelists Rick Gosselin, Matt Goodman & Scott Murray!
To view a recording of the evening, click here.
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Scott Murray, Matt Goodman, Andy Adler, Rick Gosseliin | |
George Tobolowsky,
James Tacker, Susie Avnery, Hank Alterman
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Bobby Lyle, Susie Avnery, Lottye Brodsky Lyle | |
Cindy Ray Yablonsky,
Fonda Arbetter, Tammany Stern
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Helen Kalmans Roth &
Rosie Stromberg
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Cindy Ray Yablonsky,
Carla Bean, Mona Allen,
Rosie Stromberg
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Above Past Award Recipients
Carla Bean, Wei Wei Jeang,
Pearl Garza Fracchia,
Monty Moncibais,
Rosie Stromberg,
Barbara Lord Watkins,
Fonda Arbetter
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Stan and Barbara Levenson | |
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SWJC BUILDING BRIDGES
GRANT INITIATIVE
We were pleased to again offer grants to local nonprofits, thus enabling them to accomplish their goals.
Thank you to our Grant Committee Chair Michelle Shriro
and our committee members: Susie Salfield Avnery,
Pearl Garza Fracchia, Marla Greenberg Janco,
Rosie Stromberg, Lynn Towery and Susan Turner.
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Community Lifeline Center - This organization's mission is to assist families in crisis in North Collin County. The Grant will provide support costs for food, rent and utility assistance to such individuals and families through One Month Away and Mobile Food Distribution. | |
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Cure Glaucoma Foundation
operates a clinic in South Dallas for glaucoma patients who have been unable to receive care with a treatment path that prevents vision loss and permanent disability. The grant will be used by the foundation to provide patients with access to care and patient education to prevent blindness and loss of vision.
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Delighted to Doula's mission is to reduce or eliminate infant mortality especially among women of color by providing breastfeeding education and services. This grant will allow them to purchase 10 breast pumps. | |
Dallas Mexican American Historical League – This organization focuses on preservation efforts concerning the Hispanic community in Dallas. This grant will allow them to record the stories of Mexican American Dallas elders before they are lost forever by conducting video interviews which will be incorporated into a documentary. | |
Texas Ramp Project - This organization provides wheel chair ramps for the homes of low income people who cannot afford one - recruiting community volunteers from churches, synagogues, corporations and teen groups. Without a ramp, the individuals need to be physically lifted out of their homes by EMS or family members. This grant will allow the organization to buy the raw materials for building ramps. | |
The Dallas Chapter of The Links Foundation, Incorporated seeks to close the educational gap for young women of color seeking to enter the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM) fields. The grant will enable the organization to support a new Coding Cohort within the STEAM Academy in cooperation with Bold Idea – leading small group sessions, introducing participants to coding. | |
Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation provides a variety of educational services for the Vickery Meadow community. The Grant will provide funding for a 9-week Parents Advocating for Student Excellence program for up to 40 parents in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood. | |
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Please consider making a donation and/or joining Southwest Jewish Congress
SWJC is a Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (EIN 27-0257690).
Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Make checks payable to Southwest Jewish Congress and mail to:
P.O. Box 700116, Dallas, Texas 75370.
To donate via credit card, click here.
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