The Jewish Community Federation works to protect and enhance Jewish life in our community through fundraising, strategic planning and providing funding for programs that care for those in need; that strengthen and secure the safety of the Jewish people; and that foster Jewish renaissance at home, in Israel and in other Jewish communities.

The Federation gives continuity to Jewish values:

• Mutual respect and accommodation of diversity within Jewish life (klal Yisrael)
• The requirement of righteous giving and just behavior that ensures the basic well-being of fellow human beings (tzedakah)
• The obligation to do good works, promote peace and understanding, and help the hungry, homeless and oppressed (tikkun olam)
• The promoting of educational and cultural opportunities for Jews and interfaith families at every stage of life (Jewish identity)
• The supporting of Israel, the democratic homeland for the Jewish people

The Federation fulfills our mission by:

• Providing financial resources to help meet short- and long-term community needs, both locally and globally
• Supplying educational resources for children, adults, educators and families
• Working with the media, policy-makers, and other opinion-shapers on behalf of various community constituencies
• Keeping the community informed about relevant current issues
• Changing lives and giving people the opportunity for new experiences through programs and services