ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

NOW MORE THAN EVER

During this unprecedented time, your support of our Annual Campaign has never been more urgent. Support our community today!

YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK

$18

Buys a Small Bag of Groceries for Local Jewish Families in Need

$40

PJ Library Books for a Child for 1 Year

$180

JCamps Inclusion Program Average Financial Aid for 1 Session for a Child with Special Needs

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$360

YAD Jewish & Newish, an Engagement Event for Young Professionals to Get Connected

$500

JCC Membership Financial Aid for a Disabled Senior Adult for 1 Year

$1,000

Typical Month’s Rent, as Provided by Emergency Financial Assistance

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$1,800

Jewish Holiday Luncheon for Senior Adult Program Particpant

$3,600

Neighborhood Programming for Families with Young Children in All the Corners of Austin for 1 Year

$5,000

A Year of Absorption Services for 1 New Israeli Immigrant

SHALOM AUSTIN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

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Taking Care of People in Austin, Israel and Around the World

Your contribution to the Shalom Austin Annual Campaign financially supports the needs of our community locally and globally. Through your gift, you are caring for people in need, creating vibrant Jewish life and connecting with the global Jewish community.

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ALLOCATIONS & GRANTS

FROM 2020 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN (unrestricted) $2,561,898

Supporting Shalom Austin Programs & Services

Learning & Engagement (Rapoport Center)	$347,036
Jewish Family Service	$329,426
Early Childhood Program	$288,162
Security	$215,209
Sports & Fitness	$191,824
Youth & Teen	$71,861
Jewish Federations of North America Dues	$69,380
Financial Assistance	$66,121
The Jewish Outlook	$38,040

Supporting Israel & Overseas

Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)/American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)/World ORT	$86,291
Partnership with Western Galilee	$18,941

Supporting Local and Regional Partners

Austin Jewish Academy	$73,252
Texas Hillel	$20,000
Anti-Defamation League of Austin	$12,000
Hebrew Preparatory School	$11,748
Chabad UT	$8,000
Texas A&M Hillel	$4,000
Hebrew Free Loan Association	$3,500
Moishe House	$3,200
Chabad Young Jewish Professionals	$2,500
West Austin Caregivers-Drive A Senior	$1,000
Austin Jewish Business Network	$914

Reserve for Uncollected Pledges	$20,000
Fundraising Expenses	$679,494

GIVING SOCIETIES

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Shalom Austin offers many opportunities for philanthropists to take part in distinctive events along with peers in our local community and across the continent who share their passion for doing good. Here are several ways to join Shalom Austin in improving Jewish life here at home, in Israel and around the globe. Your family giving may already qualify you to enjoy the benefits of these societies.

PRIME MINISTER'S COUNCIL $100,000+ (Household)

Shalom Austin’s leading donors, who contribute at least $100,000 to the Annual Campaign. They set inspiring standards in philanthropic giving and share a passionate concern for issues that affect the worldwide Jewish community.

Benefits Include:

Complimentary JCC platinum family membership
2-3 exclusive society events / VIP experiences
Honor Roll listing
Inclusion in national Jewish Federations of North America society events, missions, tailored updates, and other VIP experiences
VIP airport assistance at Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport
Offer/arrange travel recommendations and tour guides in Jewish communities around the world, including itineraries, tours and transportation to and from our partnership region in the Western Galilee

KING DAVID SOCIETY $25,000-$99,999 (Household)

Benefits include:

Complimentary JCC platinum family membership
2-3 society events / VIP experiences
Honor Roll listing
VIP airport assistance at Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport
Inclusion in nationally recognized society via Jewish Federations of North America including exclusive missions, tailored updates, and other VIP experiences.
Offer/arrange travel recommendations and tour guides in Jewish communities around the world, including itineraries, tours and transportation to and from our partnership region in the Western Galilee

JOSHUA SOCIETY $10,000-$24,999 (Household)

Benefits include:

2 society events / VIP experiences
Honor Roll listing
Inclusion in nationally recognized society via Jewish Federations of North America including tailored updates
Offer/arrange travel recommendations and tour guides in Jewish communities around the world, including itineraries, tours and transportation to and from our partnership region in the Western Galilee

Donors that make a multi-year commitment to reach the above levels of giving will receive the associated benefits immediately.

LION OF JUDAH (Women) / Maccabi (Men) $5,000-$9,999

National Young Leadership Cabinet (by invitation only)

Benefits include:

Honor Roll listing
3 society events (Lion of Judah)
Invitation to attend bi-annual International Lion of Judah Conference (Lion of Judah)

POMEGRANATE (Women) / Chai (Men) $1,800-$4,999

Benefits include:

Honor Roll Listing
2 society events (Pomegranate)

MILLENNIUM $1,000-$1,799 (Household)

Benefits include:

Honor Roll Listing
Special event invitations

CONNECTING TO ISRAEL & OVERSEAS

Shalom Austin strengthens the global Jewish community through ongoing educational, humanitarian and community building activities through our partnerships overseas. The Annual Campaign helps support Jewish life and those most vulnerable in the global Jewish community.

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