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In the News: Boca woman active with Jewish Women's Foundation of South Palm Beach County Published: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 \| Category: JWF Special Correspondent Cause: Unsung Hero - Ann Kelman of The Jewish Women's Foundation of South Palm Beach County, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Jewish Women's Foundation Seeks Grant Applications Published: Friday, July 22, 2011 \| Category: JWF The cutting-edge, hands-on philanthropists of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County (JWF) have proudly launched the application process for their 2012 Grant Funding Cycle. In a new step this year, letters of intent for up to $20,000 from 501c (3) organizations for programs and projects that effect social change on behalf of women and girls will be accepted until September 26. JWF Awards $135,000 to Nine Projects as Naomi Wolf Headlines Published: Saturday, March 12, 2011 \| Category: JWF Nearly 175 women celebrated as JWF chairs Ann Kelman and Marlene Silver announced the 2011 grant awards. A total of $135,000 was granted to projects that benefit women and girls in the local community, in Israel and in Central Russia. Chaired by Rose Singer and Cindy White, the annual Granting Wishes Reception on March 7 at the elegant Boca Rio Country Club also featured best-selling author Naomi Wolf on “The Beauty Myth.” Naomi Wolf on "The Beauty Myth" to Headline JWF Granting Wishes Published: Monday, February 14, 2011 \| Category: JWF The cutting-edge, hands-on philanthropists of the Jewish Women's Foundation of South Palm Beach County (JWF) have again planned a provocative program and reception for Granting Wishes, their annual evening of funding announcements. Women are invited to enjoy a reception and hear bestselling author Naomi Wolf on The Beauty Myth at 5:00 pm on March 7, 2011, at Boca Rio Country Club. Jewish Women's Foundation Seeks Grant Applications and New Trustees Published: Monday, November 29, 2010 \| Category: JWF The Jewish Women's Foundation of South Palm Beach County (JWF) will be accepting grant applications until December 31, 2010, for its 2011 annual grant cycle. Nonprofit organizations are welcome to apply for projects that address root causes of challenges faced by Jewish women and girls. JWF granted more than $60,000 in 2010, and has allocated a total of nearly $250,000 over the past five years. JWF is also looking for additional women to join in this cutting edge, donor-directed philanthropic opportunity. Barbie’s® Jewish Story to Delight as JWF Announces New Grants Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 \| Category: JWF Once again, the local Jewish Women’s Foundation’s cutting-edge, hands-on philanthropists have planned a most fitting, innovative program for Granting Wishes, their annual evening of grant award announcements. Women of all ages are invited from throughout the community for a screening of *The Tribe, a powerful and provocative 16-minute film exploration of American Jewish identity through the history of the Barbie doll, at 5:30 pm on March 17 at Boca Rio Country Club. JWF Kickoff to Feature “If You Want To Get It Done Ask a Jewish Woman” Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 \| Category: JWF* Women who care about improving the opportunities, choices and status of Jewish women and girls - in our own community, in Israel and overseas - are invited to the informative and inspiring Voices of Women Fall Kickoff of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. JWF offers a unique opportunity for hands-on philanthropy through grantmaking. The program will be held on December 2, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the Gallery Center in Boca Raton. Renowned Playwright, Jewish Women’s Foundation Will Cut the Edge Together Published: Monday, March 3, 2008 \| Category: JWF Cutting-edge, renowned playwright and activist Eve Ensler, best known for “The Vagina Monologues,” will provide a fitting keynote as the innovative Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County (JWF) announces the recipients of their third cycle of grant awards to improve the opportunities, choices and status of Jewish women and girls. The annual “Granting Wishes” program and cocktail reception will be held at 5:30 pm on March 12, at The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton. The Jewish Women's Foundation Now Accepting 2008 Grant Applications for Women's and Girl's Programs Published: Monday, September 24, 2007 \| Category: JWF 501c (3) organizations that offer a program or project that improves the status of Jewish girls or women here in South Palm Beach County, in Israel or anywhere in the world, are welcomed to apply for a grant up to $10,000 from the Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF), through the Jewish Community Foundation of South Palm Beach County. Programs or projects must Three more wishes granted as Jewish Women's Foundation announces second cycle of funding Published: Friday, March 16, 2007 \| Category: JWF The Jewish Women's Foundation (JWF) of South Palm Beach County has announced its second cycle of grant awards to improve the opportunities, choices, and status of Jewish women and girls. The Foundation Trustees have allocated more than $21,000 to three projects for the coming year, including a renewal grant for the Jewish Education Commission (JEC)

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For more information, please contact Maureen S. Melcer, Director of JWF, at 561-852-3188 or maureenm@bocafed.org.

JWF Co-Chairs:
Ann Kelman & Mara Reuben

JWF Website:
www.jewishboca.org/jwf

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