Foundation News / November 2021 |
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Mitchell Kronenberg, Ph.D., Sylvia Liwerant,
Erica Ollmann Saphire, Ph.D.
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Philanthropist Memorializes Husband by Investing in Future of Technology and Research |
With help from the Jewish Community Foundation, and after much research and consideration, Sylvia elected to honor the memory of her husband, Jaime, by naming the Liwerant Family Endowed Research Technology Fund at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology. The fund will provide critical support for the technological needs of the 21 labs and four research cores at the Institute well into the future.
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Meet Breanna and Steve Klebanoff
Leveraging their Cryptocurrency Success for the Greater Good
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Many people still don’t understand cryptocurrency. Breanna and Steve Klebanoff really get it. Having just made one of the first crypto donations directly into a donor advised fund at JCF, the Escondido couple are hoping to use their success for good. And they want to inspire others involved with crypto to do the same.
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.................Breanna and Steve Klebanoff
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Eya Touglo of Fulfilling Destiny
Delivering "Dignity Bags"
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Meet Bryan and Sheava Wax
Fulfilling a Mitzvah for Menstruators Experiencing Homelessness
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Just one year ago, Sheava and Bryan Wax were looking to support hygiene products for homeless women. With help from the Jewish Community Foundation, this goal became a reality. JCF provided curated research to Sheava and Bryan focused on an organization called Fulfilling Destiny.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Professionals Complete the 2021 Trusted Charitable Advisor Program
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The Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego (JCF) celebrates the 2021 cohort of San Diego professional advisors who recently completed their nationally-recognized Trusted Charitable Advisor (TCA) program.
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Click above for a larger version with the
2021 TCA program graduates.
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Launched in 2017, the Trusted Charitable Advisor program is a network of San Diego professional advisors who are dedicated to building relationships and integrating charitable planning as a strategy for achieving clients’ overall goals.
With nearly 100 participants from San Diego’s top wealth management, financial planning, tax companies, and law firms, the TCA program has received national attention and been adopted by communities around the country. Professional advisors meet and learn from philanthropy professionals and colleagues to discuss approaches to strengthening their client relationships.
"By working with the Foundation, professional advisors can help their clients apply their passion to give to the community, while enjoying significant tax benefits," explained
Sharleen Wollach, Chief Impact Officer and the program’s creator.
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Now Accepting Applications
Deadline to Apply:
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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Do you know someone who demonstrates excellence in community service, leadership and philanthropy? |
The Peter Chortek Leadership Award recognizes Jewish high school students in San Diego who are making a difference in our community by taking tikkun olam to the next level through their innovative leadership and passion.
Click below for more information and to Apply.
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JCF Initiative Growing with Strong Support |
Our giv4 initiative has raised over $150,000 in just three months, to support some of San Diego's most impactful homelessness nonprofits.
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Important Gift and Grant Reminders |
The end of the calendar year is a critical time for charitable giving. We are particularly eager to ensure you are aware of these important dates and guidelines. See below in the Calendar for the complete Grant Schedule.
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Check - Must have US Postal Service stamp of Dec. 30, 2021 to be recorded as 2021 gift.
Securities, Transfers by ACH or Wire, or Credit Card
Must be recorded into JCF account on or before Dec. 30, 2021 to be recorded as 2021 gift.
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There will be 5 grant runs in December. The last date to submit a 2021 grant request is Sunday, December 26th by midnight. See below for the grants schedule.
Deadline: 11/28 / Checks mailed: 12/03
Deadline: 12/05 / Checks mailed: 12/10
Deadline: 12/12 / Checks mailed: 12/17
Deadline: 12/19 / Checks mailed: 12/23
Deadline: 12/26 / Checks mailed: 12/30
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Holiday Schedule
The JCF office will be closed on the following days during the end-of-year holidays.
November 25-26, 2021
Thanksgiving
December 24, 2021
Observance of Christmas
December 31, 2021
New Year's Eve
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