Franciscan Charities, Mother and Child Support Group, $5,000
Funding for car seats and specialized infant formula that is not WIC-covered.
Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges, Disposable Adult Underwear for Incontinent Senior Women, $5,000
Provision of disposable incontinence underwear to elderly clients.
The BLOC Foundation, Women in Construction, $5,000
The project provides training materials, safety equipment, and certification fees for women entering construction professions.
Turning Point Community Services, Two Commercial Kitchen Stoves for Shelter's Cooking and Nutrition Classes and Daily Family, $5,000
Funding for two commercial ovens at Servant's House, a shelter for Domestic Violence survivors.
Welcome Home Jersey City, Women in Action: Support for Afghan Refugee Women’s Independence and Actualization, $5,000
Grant funds Home Health Aide training and driving lessons for recent immigrants.
Boys and Girls Club of Newark, Girls Swim Strong, $25,000
The project will teach 89 girls basic swim skills to ensure water safety.
CUMAC ECHO, Expanding Comprehensive Case Management at CUMAC, $25,000
The project will pilot a case management system for food-insecure women at a trauma-informed pantry.
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC), Building Comfort, Peace, and Independence for Warren County Survivors of Domestic Violence, $25,000
The project will provide comfort items and appliances at an emergency shelter, including a swing set, dining room set, commercial washer/dryer.
Perinatal Health Equity Initiative, Mamas in Bloom, $25,000
The project will provide community healthcare visits for 50 Black mothers in their prenatal and postpartum periods.
Trinitas Foundation, Breast Cancer Services for Impoverished Women, $25,000
The project will provide lymphedema and mastectomy products, which are not covered by insurance, for breast cancer patients.
Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI), $9,000
The 9 rape crisis centers affiliated with this umbrella organization are providing counseling services for female survivors who were triggered by reading reports in the press, or seeing videos on social media, of Hamas terrorists sexually assaulting women on October 7th, 2023.Partners of Fallen IDF Soldiers, $9,000
This organization provides support groups and individual counseling to women whose partners have been killed in action while fighting Hamas, in the wake of the October 7, 2023 attacks.Girls in Gear, Girls in Gear; Geared Up in Essex County!, $5,000
Funding for girls to learn bike riding and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) skills.
Moms Helping Moms Foundation, Safe Start, $5,000
Funding for 70 new baby/toddler car seats for needy households.
RENEW Life Center, Equipment for Career Development Program, $3,800
Grant will fund tech equipment for a Spanish-language career development program for women.
Turning Point Community Services, Bed Bug Protective Waterproof Foam Mattresses for Women's Shelter in Irvington, NJ, $5,000
Project will provide 25 mattresses to a shelter that serves 125 mothers and their children.
YWCA of Eastern Union County, Urgent Transportation Support for Domestic Violence Survivors, $5,000
Grant will fund public transportation for 64 women to attend critical legal meetings, mental health appointments.
Barat Foundation, Creation Nation Girls in Tech, $25,000
Teaches Newark-based girls engineering and utilization of 3D printers, arts and entrepreneurship skills.
Girls Helping Girls. Period., Period Equity and Sustainability, $17,000
Introduces the use of menstrual cups to women and girls and provides necessary hygiene products.
KinderSmile, Perinatal Health and Wellness Program at KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center Bloomfield, $25,000
Provides free dental care to perinatal and postpartum women and educates them in the importance of oral health.
Montclair State Foundation's Global Center on Human Trafficking, The Possibilities Program—Building Human Trafficking Survivor Leadership, $25,000
Gathers teen victims of trafficking for workshops on self-sufficiency, college and career-readiness.
Sharsheret, Customized Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Quality of Life Kits, $25,000
Provides free, customizable support kits to women facing cancer.
Perinatal Health Equity Initiative, DOPE (Defying Others’ Perceptions & Expectations), $5,000
Funds staff trainings in preparation for launch of DOPE, a mental health support group for Black mamas from pregnancy to two years postpartum.
Hillel of Greater MetroWest, Rosh Chodesh Women's Series, $5,000
Funds a monthly wellness and mental health initiative during the spring semester for Jewish college women in Northern/Central New Jersey universities.
Ohr Torah Stone/Yad La’isha, Yad La’isha in Southern Israel, $10,000
Provides mental health support and legal representation for agunot (chained women) who are seeking divorce.
Orr Shalom, National Service Mentors for Girls At-risk in the Rishonim Group Home for Adolescent Girls, $7,500
Funds the position of a female National Service Mentor to work with 11 adolescent girls living apart from their families due to severe trauma experiences.
Yashar La’Chayal, Soldiers in Need, $4,500
Provides clothing, hygiene products, and food for the holidays for female soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces from impoverished homes.
Magen for Jewish Communities, The Empowered Mother – for Survivors of Sexual Abuse, $3,000
Provides culturally sensitive support to survivors of abuse in religious communities who wish to learn how to talk about healthy sexuality and bodily autonomy with their children.
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey, $1,500
Unrestricted, pop-up gift from Trustees to honor Carol Marcus for her dedicated service to JWF-NJ.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey, Teen LINKS and School Sexual Health Education, $25,000
Provides intensive training to high school girls in sexual education, peer advocacy and digital impact.
The Safe House affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center, The Safe House Kitchen Renovation, $25,000
Upgrades the living amenities at a shelter that provides temporary housing for women and children.
SHE Wins Inc, #SELF Program, $25,000
Assists high school girls in the Newark area to develop their social emotional learning, leadership, and college and career readiness skills.
Braven Inc., Helping Women Build Social Capital through Braven’s Accelerator Course, $2,500
Accelerated course to help women and girls to prepare, identify and pursue their career goals.
Homeless Solutions, Inc., Homeless Solutions Emergency Services, $2,500
Funds invested in the Emergency Shelter Services, specifically the essentials that keep homeless children safe and healthy – diapers/baby wipes/formula, baby/infant clothes, and child car seats/strollers. The “baby closet” of basic supplies helps reduce the stress on the mothers and their family budget.
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest, Dignity Grows MetroWest Chapter, $2,500
Funds used to purchase Dignity Totes - containing personal hygiene products for women and girls -- that volunteers will put together and distribute to clients in need.
Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children, Oasis Girl Code, $1,625
Cycle of workshops for girls to build their self-esteem.
Cornerstone, Operation Sisterhood, $10,362
A program designed to improve the health and well-being of female veterans and create camaraderie and connectedness through clinically facilitated peer-to-peer support.
Jewish Family Services, Revitalizing Family Dynamics, $30,000
A program to create a culture of safety, advocacy, and respect for women and girls, and spread awareness of the challenges families encounter due to high conflict relationships and divorce/separation.
Newark Beth Israel, The Women’s Wellness Pantry at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, $30,000
A project that improves the health and well-being of pregnant and new moms by addressing food insecurity and infant mortality
Sanar Institute, Supporting Survivors of Image-Based Abuse and Trauma, $29,638
Support for women and girls that are increasingly victimized from online image-based abuse through the Healing Pathways program, ensuring women and girls can be empowered and live a life free of violence.
Girl Scouts Of Northern NJ, Mobile Girl Scout Leadership Experience, $2,500
A mobile Girl Scout program in low-income and rural communities in Morris and Sussex counties.
Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children, Paterson, Girl Code, $1,625
Support for the Girl Code program and supplies needed for hands-on activities.
Sanar Institute, Newark, Trauma First Aid Virtual Workshop Series, $2,500
Trauma First Aid Virtual Workshop Series in support of human trafficking victims.
Vets Inc., Fort Lee, Vets Chat and Chew Program, $2,500
Stipends to participants to purchase food for the Chat and Chew program.
Planned Parenthood, Newark, Covid Relief Expansion, $875
Essential PPE and sanitization materials to enhance safety to patients during the pandemic.
Arad Cultural Center and Be’er Sheva Fund for Development, Israel, Laptops, $10,000
Purchase of much needed laptops and tablets to girls in partner communities to continue their education during the pandemic.Community FoodBank of NJ, Hillside, Food Insecurity, $10,000
Purchase of food and hygiene products and the distribution of emergency meal kits to the food insecure.Jewish Family Service of Greater MetroWest, Florham Park, Emergency Assistance, $10,000
Help for women at risk of experiencing increased domestic violence and seniors who are isolated.Oasis-A Haven for Women and Children, Paterson, Food Insecurity, $10,000
Support for the distribution of grab and go meals during the pandemic.College of American Pathologists Foundation, New Brunswick, See Test and Treat Program, $30,000
Preventative screening and mammograms for women who face barriers to traditional screening.
Community Food Bank of NJ, Hillside, Period Initiative, $30,000
A menstrual equity program that addresses period poverty by providing sustained distribution of monthly period supplies to menstruators in need.
Girl Scouts of Northern NJ, Riverdale, Voter Girl Civic Advocacy, $10,000
A program that teaches Girl Scouts, ages 7-18, about citizenship, voting and leadership to earn badges through age-appropriate activities.
Newark Beth Israel, Newark, Women's Wellness Pantry, $30,000
A program that improves the health and well-being of pregnant women and new moms by addressing food insecurity.
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ, Newark, Trusted Links, $30,000
A peer education program that engages community advocates to lead reproductive health discussions and empower Black women who are at the highest risk of experiencing maternal mortality and morbidity.
Volunteers Lawyers for Justice, Newark, Tenancy Program, $30,000
A program designed to increase housing stability for women in need by providing essential, free legal assistance to tenants.
College of American Pathologists Foundation, See, Test & Treat, $12,640
Preventative screening for individuals who face barriers to traditional screening programs.Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Community FoodBank Period Initiative, $30,000
A program providing monthly period supplies to girls and women in need.ECLC Foundation, Addressing the Sexuality and Vulnerability of Women with Developmental Disabilities, $9,000
Programs that lessen the vulnerability of women with developmental disabilities and help them make informed decisions about their sexual health.Ironbound Community Corporation, Breaking the Cycle, $30,000
A program that educates girls, ages 10-14, on healthy relationships and making positive choices to help break the cycle of abuse.Music for All Seasons, Voices of Valor, $30,000
A program focused on specific issues affecting women veterans.Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children, Oasis Works, $20,000
Provides impoverished women with the employability skills and training to move into the workforce.Partners for Women and Justice, Pre-Trial Safety and Child Support, $20,000
Advocates for domestic violence victims by creating a more risk-informed approach with courts and establishing equitable child support for victims.College of American Pathologists Foundation, See, Test & Treat, $12,640
Preventative screening for individuals who face barriers to traditional screening programs.
Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Community FoodBank Period Initiative, $30,000
A program providing monthly period supplies to girls and women in need.
ECLC Foundation, Addressing the Sexuality and Vulnerability of Women with Developmental Disabilities, $9,000
Programs that lessen the vulnerability of women with developmental disabilities and help them make informed decisions about their sexual health.
Ironbound Community Corporation, Breaking the Cycle, $30,000
A program that educates girls, ages 10-14, on healthy relationships and making positive choices to help break the cycle of abuse.
Music for All Seasons, Voices of Valor, $30,000
A program focused on specific issues affecting women veterans.
Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children, Oasis Works, $20,000
Provides impoverished women with the employability skills and training to move into the workforce.
Partners for Women and Justice, Pre-Trial Safety and Child Support, $20,000
Advocates for domestic violence victims by creating a more risk-informed approach with courts and establishing equitable child support for victims.
Jewish Women’s Collaborative International Fund, Addressing Abusive Employment Through a Gender Lens, $10,000 over two years
Supports economic parity for women who are contract workers in Israel. This collaborative project is funded by Jewish Women’s Foundations/Funds of North America and Israel.
JCC METROWEST, LADIES NIGHT, $2,500
This program provides an opportunity for young women with disabilities to develop friendships with peers in a safe environment with the guidance of professional staff.VETS CHAT INC., VETS CHAT AND CHEW PROGRAM, $2,500
This program seeks to improve the mental and physical health of female veterans by providing them with a nutritional toolbox that can be used for life.ECLC FOUNDATION, ECLC OF NJ SCHOOLS GIRL SCOUT CLUB, $1,200
The inception of a unique Girl Scout Troop for students with disabilities, which will engage the girls in a variety of activities to work toward earning Girl Scout badges.JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF CENTRAL NJ, STRENGTHENING BONDS THROUGH YOGA, $2,500
A holistic approach to creating a non-judgemental place for girls and their female caregivers (with strained relationships) to come together. The skills learned through yoga will be transferable to everyday life.CORNERSTONE FAMILY PROGRAMS, STEM GIRLS: Taking It On The Road, $2,500
A program focused on engaging young girls in STEM learning and potential career paths. Activities include: interview skills, mentor-led team building exercises, personal career development workshops, and field trips to Nestle, BASF, Celgene, Morristown Memorial, GE.METROPOLITAN YMCA OF THE ORANGES, BREAK FREE WEEKEND RETREAT, $2,500
A weekend at the Fairview Lake YMCA Camps designed to help single mothers living at or near the poverty line, or who are victims of domestic abuse, “break free” of the obstacles preventing them from reaching their full potential through meaningful workshops and activities.COMMUNITY FOODBANK OF NEW JERSEY, PERIOD INITIATIVE, $30,000
To provide free and sustained period supplies to at least 1,000 poor and low-income girls and women in Essex, Somerset, Union and Hudson counties in its inaugural year.
GRAMEEN AMERICA, EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPENEURS IN NEWARK, $30,000
To provide microloans, asset and credit-based services, and financial education to women entrepreneurs living in poverty, with the opportunity to build small businesses and enter the mainstream financial system.
JAZZ HOUSE KIDS, CHiCA POWER, $30,000
To expand and encourage the participation of young women from diverse New Jersey communities in jazz education and performance programs so they can develop a wide range of music and life skills.
OASIS — A HAVEN FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, OASIS CITIZENSHIP AND CULTURAL INTERGRATION PROJECT, $20,246
Offering a Citizenship course and a series of Cultural Integration workshops for impoverished immigrant women, enabling 30 legal residents to become US citizens and gain self-sufficiency.
PARTNERS FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, PRE-TRIAL SAFETY PROJECT, $12,000
Using advocacy to bring changes to court rules and/or legislation that adopt an informed approach in assessing the risk of releasing defendants in domestic violence cases pending trial that safeguard DV victims and their children.
SANAR WELLNESS INSTITUTE, TRAUMA-INFORMED AFTERCARE TOOLKIT, $30,000
The toolkit will equip agencies with evidence-based practices (in-person training, manual of practices, webinars) that address trauma recovery. This allows frontline staff to provide services that will change the lives of the women in their programs.
CONGREGATION BNAI KESHET, UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA: SYRIAN SUPPER CLUB, $1,000
To support women who are refugees from Syria and Iraq by providing food handling training in Arabic for 20, and certification for 10 refugee women who are part of the Syrian Supper Club.
FRANCISCAN CHARITIES, FEMININE HYGIENE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, $1,000
To provide supplemental feminine hygiene products to the female clients of the agency’s social service programs.
JAZZ HOUSE KIDS, CHiCA POWER GIRLS NIGHT OUT, $1,000
To offer a “Girls’ Night Out” jam session for at least 40 young women at the Jazz House followed by a socialization event to encourage them to build a social network of other young female jazz musicians and to interact and network with their musical peers.
NJ COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT, ADVOCACY INITIATIVE, $1,000
To strengthen the resources of New Jersey's 21 county-based rape crisis centers, and elevate the voices of survivors by working with policymakers and coordinating with stakeholders to shape statewide discourse on the topic of sexual violence.
OASIS, WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT, $1,000
To engage a certified staff social worker to provide group therapy sessions to women who are part of the organization’s Women Empowerment Initiative that helps them confront the psychological and attitudinal barriers preventing them from completing their degree.
NEWARK CONSERVANCY, REUNITING MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS, $25,000
This program meets the needs of formerly incarcerated mothers and their daughters, helping them to develop stronger relationships as they bond around joint participation in a range of gardening, nutrition, and fitness activities.
JAZZ HOUSE, CHiCA POWER, $10,000
CHiCA Power teaches young women to play jazz and empowers them through unique mentoring and peer-to-peer engagement. Beyond instrument training sessions and performances that enhance students’ music skills, the program helps students develop life skills including creativity, leadership, and flexibility, which are essential elements of jazz.
JESPY HOUSE, WORKING WOMEN’S SUPPORT NETWORK, $20,550
JESPY House’s project, which comprises group training, individual job development and coaching, hands-on job sampling experiences, informational interviews and performance reviews, and networking and mentorship opportunities, will help women with developmental disabilities gain not only the practical knowledge and skills to be competitive in the workforce, but also the confidence, social skills, and coping mechanisms to retain stable and fulfilling employment.
SANAR WELLNESS, SURVIVOR RESILIENCY INITIATIVE, $23,300
To address the devastating impacts of interpersonal violence, Sanar has developed, piloted, and evaluated a trauma recovery program that incorporates evidence-based services that reduce the impact of trauma and increase resiliency. Sanar will expand its evidence-based services for women and girls who are survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence.
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR JUSTICE, LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, $15,000
This renewal grant will provide representation to survivors of human trafficking who are struggling to rebuild their lives because of arrests and convictions that occurred during their trafficking. During the second year, VLJ will also work on statewide advocacy initiatives to benefit trafficking victims and will conduct a two-day training session for attorneys on additional legal issues relevant to trafficking.
IRIS HOUSE, Project WAVE, $ 1,000
To provide HIV prevention training for Hispanic teen girls, focusing on prevention, education, safe sex negotiation and communications skills.
JFS OF METROWEST, RACHEL OUTREACH, $ 1,000
Providing women who are victims of domestic violence with key cards that allows them access to Rachel’s emergency numbers without the fear of being discovered by their abusers.
NCJW ESSEX, THE PERIOD PROJECT, $ 1,000
To support the distribution of feminine hygiene products to low-income women and girls who are unable to afford them and to advocate for the inclusion of these products under SNAP and through Food Banks.
PARTNERS FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, FACILITATING ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE, $ 595
Supporting the purchase and maintenance of an electronic device dedicated to receiving electronic evidence from low-income victims of domestic violence.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD, LIVING ROOM TALK SERIES FOR TEEN GIRLS, $ 1,000
To support hosting four workshops to promote communication between teen girls and their moms around sex and sexuality.
COMMUNITY HOPE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FEMALE HOMELESS VETERANS, $10,000
Enabling the agency’s Emergency Housing Fund to provide financial aid to indigent women veterans at risk of homelessness, assisting them in re-establishing housing stability.
JFS OF CLIFTON/PASSAIC, PROJECT LEAH, $25,000
To recruit, train and supervise female student volunteers from an area girls’ yeshiva, and to assign them in teams to provide companionship and support to developmentally disabled girls in their homes and in group settings, and respite to their mothers who are the primary caregivers.
MAKE THE ROAD NJ, IMMIGRANT WOMEN LEADERSHIP AND MEDIA TRAINING, $25,000
Develop 75 new immigrant women leaders through an intensive, year-long leadership development and media skills training program. A public convening addressing a community issue will reach an additional 200 low-income immigrant women.
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR JUSTICE, NEW JERSEY TRAFFICKING VICTIMS LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, $25,000
To legally represent victims of human trafficking and help vacate their convictions thereby removing the stigma of prostitution from their past, affording them previously denied benefits, and allowing them a fresh start.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN (NCJW), WOMEN VETERANS INITIATIVE, $10,000
Partnering with JWFNJ to develop a year-long initiative educating our communities about the unique issues facing women veterans and to advocate for social change on their behalf.
NATIONAL JWF FUNDING COLLABORATIVE, FOSTERING EMPLOYMENT EQUITY FOR WOMEN IN ISRAEL, (two-year grant $5,000/per year) $5,000
To participate in a funding consortium of JWFs nationally, which will develop a collective RFP and grant opportunity focusing on women achieving employment equity.
GLASS ROOTS, GLASS STEM DAY, $1,000
Develop two, one-day workshops of STEM activities designed to boost girls’ interest in science using fire and glass. This project is for girls in 6th grade or older.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF SOMERSET, WOMEN@WORK, $1,000
To provide practical strategies, resources and support for women coping with job loss or the need to return to the workforce.
MORRISTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, #WE ARE GIRL STRONG, $1,000
Empowers girls ages 11-13 from low-income, immigrant backgrounds by providing valuable tools and resources to help them excel socially and emotionally, explore opportunities for creative expression, celebrate their cultural identities, and prepare for life after adolescence.
ORA, ONE STEP FORWARD: The Jewish Divorce Line, $1,000
To provide an address to which Jewish women throughout New Jersey can turn for comprehensive guidance, resources, and referrals through every aspect of the divorce process.
PARTNERS FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, BILINGUAL OUTREACH PAMPHLET, $1,000
To help Partners for Women and Justice produce a bilingual (English and Spanish) pamphlet designed to reach low income women trying to escape domestic violence and in need of free civil legal assistance.
BAT KOL, THERAPY GROUPS FOR RELIGIOUS LESBIANS, $10,000
This grant provided two professionally led therapy groups for the members of Bat Kol that helped them grow into self-acceptance and equip them with tools to navigate between their identities as religious Jews and gay women.
BAT KOL, THERAPY GROUPS FOR RELIGIOUS LESBIANS, $10,000
This grant provided two professionally led therapy groups for the members of Bat Kol that helped them grow into self-acceptance and equip them with tools to navigate between their identities as religious Jews and gay women.
THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN VETERANS, $25,000
The funding for this special initiative grant supported the Council’s priority focus on addressing the needs of women veterans transitioning into civilian life. A survey of agencies serving women veterans, followed by an Agency Roundtable, informed both a Community Forum as well as the utilization of a $25,000 grant to strengthen cross-agency information sharing, collaboration, and advocacy on behalf of women veterans.
GLASS ROOTS, SUPPORTING STAFF TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS, $1,000
This grant funded in-service training and follow-up consultations by a social worker experienced in adolescent behavior for Glass Roots’ teaching staff of glass artists to enable them to better address the issues facing the at-risk teenage girls whom their programs serve.
GREATER METROWEST ABLE, MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP, $1,000
Supported the expansion of their Mom’s Support Group for mothers of children with special needs. The grant provided a venue for these moms to network with one another, share advocacy concerns and strategies, and learn about services and resources available to support their families.
JESPY HOUSE, THE PAGE TURNER’S BOOK CLUB, $1,000
Launched a program that offers developmentally disabled JESPY women the opportunity to participate in a professionally facilitated book group that is paced to their abilities and addresses topics integral to their lives.
MORRISTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, WOMEN ON THE GO, $1,000
Supported a workshop series on a range of life skills, including: prevention of domestic violence, family planning, health and wellness, immigration and citizenship, employment readiness, and parenting for the agency’s Women on the Go program – a community-based collaboration that assists financially disadvantaged minority women who are coping with the impact of unemployment and major disruptions in their family life.
SISTER TO SISTER, COLLEGE ADVOCACY PROGRAM, $1,000
Funded a high school self-empowerment and college-readiness retreat for 40 low-income girls who are part of the organization’s volunteer mentoring program in Montclair public schools.
JESPY HOUSE, TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES, $9,500
Offered 30 JESPY women a guided exploration into the world of mobile device applications and programs.
UNCHAINED AT LAST, LEGAL AND SOCIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM, $25,000
Provided pro-bono legal representation, support, and social services to 80 primarily Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women and those from other faiths who have been forced into arranged marriages.
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL FOUNDATION, HEALTHY MINDS/HEALTHY BODIES, $23,000
Established a specialized wellness, exercise, and nutrition program and support group for 40 high-risk teens at Barringer High School to empower them to take charge of their health and futures.
RUACH NASHIT, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, $10,000
Created sustainable, long-term change for women victims of violence living in a homeless shelter in Haifa by providing them with the tools and knowledge to achieve financial independence.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE NEW JERSEY, MOM’S NIGHT OUT, $1,000
Provided 30 mothers raising special-needs children with two respite events which will focus on their self-care and socialization.
JESPY HOUSE, SEX EDUCATION SERIES, $1,000
Supported an interactive sex education series designed to address the special needs of developmentally disabled women.
MOM 2 MOM, MOTHERS’ DAY RESILIENCY PROJECT, $1,000
Funded a project which brought together 15 to 20 mothers of children with serious health conditions for mutual support and the development of a journal which allowed them to share their reflections with others served by this peer support program.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, ESSEX COUNTY ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE V-DAY, $1,000
Supported the marketing outreach for the regional event that, on Valentines Day, will raise awareness of violence against women.
RACHEL COALITION/JFS OF METROWEST, RACHEL CHILDCARE, $1,000
Provided a supportive and safe environment for the children of domestic violence victims, allowing the women to participate in group and individual therapy.
COPE CENTER INC., PROJECT EMPOWER, $15,000
Supported a girl’s circle leadership and skills building program for 40 teenage girls affiliated with the Bethany Center for Champions, which serves at-risk girls in West Orange.
JEWISH EDUCATIONAL CENTER’S BRURIAH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, IMPROVING SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR GIRLS, $5,400
Funded renovation of a laboratory first designed and equipped in 1972. Support provided for a series of professional development programs and services to science teachers at this Orthodox Yeshiva for girls that enabled them to maximize the use of the upgraded facilities and equipment.
METROPOLITAN YMCA OF THE ORANGES, HEALTHY TEEN RETREAT, $8,000
Supported a five-day Healthy Teen Retreat for 24 weight-challenged girls who attended programs at the Y.
MOM2MOM, MOBILE MOM2MOM PROJECT, $10,000
This grant supported the expansion of Mom2Mom statewide, while retaining the Newark-based program services funded through the JWF in 2012/13. Funding helped provide for a key staff position, the Supervising Mental Health Specialist, for this project.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING, EMPOWERING DAUGHTERS AND MOTHERS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, $10,000
This project focused on utilizing social media to strengthen connectedness between 30 low-income mothers and daughters living in Newark, as a means of reducing risky behaviors on the part of the teens and improving self-esteem.
JESPY HOUSE, EMPOWERING WOMEN, $500
Helped women identify abusive and bullying situations on the job and beyond, and develop skills to better handle these situations.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE (JFS), $500
With the involvement of Joint Chaplaincy, provided a multi-session support group for 10 young widows under 60.
NCJW ESSEX COUNTY SECTION, $500
Reduced barriers to advanced education by funding stipends to two Moving Forward college students to pay for college textbooks.
DAUGHTERS OF ISRAEL, $3,500
Supported renovations of the facility’s beauty salon which boosted the self-esteem and quality of life of the elderly residents and sub-acute patients.
JVS, EMPOWERMENT MOTHERS ADVOCACY PROGRAM, $10,000
Supported the development of a curriculum to educate and empower immigrant and refugee women from their ESL classes about the importance of becoming involved in their children’s schools and education, and provide the tools to do so effectively.
FOUNDATION OF UMDNJ, $11,500
Enabled MOM2MOM to offer a peer-support hotline and bi-monthly Newark-based support groups for mothers with family members with special needs, enabling them to better cope with their family burdens.
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, RECOVERY FITNESS EXERCISE PROGRAM, $5,000
Year 2 support for women with cancer, coming from inner-city communities, to improve their health and well-being and build self-esteem leading to empowerment.
RACHEL COALITION, $6,000
Allowed distribution of additional copies of a handbook that educates victims of domestic violence about their rights and legal opportunities so that they can better navigate the legal system, seek legal services and receive assistance, and break the vicious cycle of violence.
PLAYWORKS, $10,000
Supported the 2011 All Girls Basketball League that engaged approximately 105 low-income elementary school age girls in a healthy, inclusive team sport to build self-confidence and self-esteem, and nurture leadership skills.
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, RECOVERY FITNESS EXERCISE PROGRAM, $10,000
Aimed to improve health and fitness and build self-esteem of women with cancer, coming from inner city poor communities, leading to their empowerment and well-being.
JCC OF METROWEST/WAE CENTER, $8,000
Supported and elevated women with special needs to a higher level of understanding and confidence in order to better manage their lives through programs that address areas such as sexuality, personal safety, relationships, hygiene and health.
POLARIS PROJECT, $5,000
Supported the New Jersey Trafficking Intervention Program that provides services and advocacy for women and girls victimized by human trafficking, empowering them to reclaim their lives by assisting in the rescue and recovery process. Grant funding supported an increase in assessments, referrals for services, and case management.
PLAYWORKS, $10,000
Supported the 2011 All Girls Basketball League that engaged approximately 105 low-income elementary school age girls in a healthy, inclusive team sport to build self-confidence and self-esteem, and nurture leadership skills.
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, RECOVERY FITNESS EXERCISE PROGRAM, $10,000
Aimed to improve health and fitness and build self-esteem of women with cancer, coming from inner city poor communities, leading to their empowerment and well-being.
JCC OF METROWEST/WAE CENTER, $8,000
Supported and elevated women with special needs to a higher level of understanding and confidence in order to better manage their lives through programs that address areas such as sexuality, personal safety, relationships, hygiene and health.
POLARIS PROJECT, $5,000
Supported the New Jersey Trafficking Intervention Program that provides services and advocacy for women and girls victimized by human trafficking, empowering them to reclaim their lives by assisting in the rescue and recovery process. Grant funding supported an increase in assessments, referrals for services, and case management.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METROWEST NJ, $350
Created a curriculum addressing problems/issues specific to girls in elementary and middle schools.
JESPY HOUSE, WOMEN’S SAFETY NET PROGRAM, $500
Program for special-needs women to protect themselves from physical, emotional, and verbal abuse.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, 2 MINI GRANTS, $400 & $250
1. Helped foster girls’ plan for their future.
2. Provided appropriate work clothing for women applying for jobs.
WOMEN’S THEATRE GOING PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS WOMEN, $500
PARTNERS FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, $500
Created a digital version of their training manual which is used by Partners’ pro bono lawyers. In lieu of awarding a mini-grant, JWF, in association with UJC, produced a digital version of the training manual.
ESSEX COUNTY COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA), $10,000
Deployed 25 specialized search and connect CASA advocates to work on behalf of 35 orphaned foster girls whose parental rights had been terminated and who had no adoptive homes.
PARTNERS FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, INC., $5,000
Supported legal assistance services by trained pro bono lawyers to low-income and abused women.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ESSEX COUNTY SECTION, $5,000
Provided job readiness skills and job search strategies for women entering or re-entering the workplace.
INTEGRITY, INC., $10,000
Funded an intensive case management program for female clients with substance abuse issues by creating individualized housing plans, placing clients and their families in stable housing, and empowering women to remain on the path of recovery.
POLARIS PROJECT, $5,000
Supported the New Jersey Trafficking Intervention Program to provide services and advocacy for women and girls victimized by human trafficking, empowering them to reclaim their lives by assisting in the rescue and recovery process. Grant funding supported an increase in assessments, referrals for services, and case management.
ESSEX COUNTY CASA, THE JWF REITMAN FAMILY GRANT – YEAR 2, $10,000
Supported a teen mentoring program for ten young foster girls, aged 15 to 18, offering education, career advice, and financial skills training, enhancing their life skills as they enter adulthood.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, ESSEX COUNTY SECTION, $10,000
Provided job readiness skills and job search strategies to women entering or re-entering the workforce.
PARTNERS FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, $15,000
Supported the program that provided pro bono legal representation to abused women seeking final orders of protection or other relief from the courts.
HEBREW FREE LOAN, $10,000
Established The Jewish Women’s Foundation of NJ Loan Fund for Women to support emergency interest-free loans to qualified women in financial distress.
ESSEX COUNTY CASA, THE JWF REITMAN FAMILY GRANT, $15,000
Developed and piloted – in cooperation with Rutgers University – an educational protocol to improve the academic achievement of girls in foster care.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE, UJC OF METROWEST NJ YEAR 2, $10,000
Created JWin, the first Jewish women’s political network in the state, and trained women to run for office and otherwise participate in the political process.
PARTNERS FOR WOMEN AND JUSTICE, PRO BONO LEGAL REPRESENTATION, $5,000
Provided pro bono legal representation to abused women seeking final orders of protection or other relief from the courts.
RACHEL COALITION OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METROWEST NJ, CUT IT OUT, $5,000
Supported a program that trained beauticians, nail salon professionals, and Orthodox wig makers to recognize the signs of domestic violence and provide information and referral for clients in need.
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF ESSEX & HUDSON, FIT & FABULOUS PROGRAM, $8,000
Supported two 8-week cycles in Essex County focusing on physical activity, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles for girls aged 5- 17 who participate in after-school programs, local troops, and community organizations and leadership training for girls 14-17, who work with the younger girls in the program.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NJ EDUCATION FUND, RUNNING & WINNING PROGRAM, $2,000
Supported Mountain Lakes’ Running & Winning program, a day-long leadership program to give high school girls the opportunity to work with female local and state elected officials and political operatives to explore political involvement as a career.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, ESSEX COUNTY SECTION, VIDEO, $6,000
Produced a 5 to 6 minute professional video focusing on real teens who have experienced dating abuse, used to enhance the organization’s Teen Dating Abuse Program in schools throughout Essex County, and streamed on NCJW’s website and shown to groups of parents and others.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE, YEAR 2 – JWIN, $15,000
Created JWin, the first Jewish women’s political network in the state, and trained women to run for office and otherwise participate in the political process.
COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS FOUNDATION, TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE, $5,000
Supported a series of workshops at the Women’s Center at the County College of Morris to raise women’s self-esteem and confidence.
THE JWF REITMAN FAMILY GRANT, KNOW BEFORE YOU GO, $8,000
Supported an education program to empower college freshman women to protect themselves against date rape and sexual assault.
*This represents grant amounts approved. Some grants have been refunded or not fully funded.
