The purpose of The Fund (“The Fund”)
is to: (i) strengthen community by providing resources to address needs in and
help solve problems in the communities served by the Temple; (ii) increase the
involvement of the Temple and Temple congregants in the communities served by
the Temple; (iii) serve as a catalyst for social change; and (iv) exemplify
Tikkun Olam.
We believe we are responsible as Jews
and as individuals to participate in meeting pressing needs in our community and
to help to build capacity in other organizations and individuals to meet these
needs in the future. While we may not be able to solve all of the social
problems in the world, we can become active supporters of those attempting to
create better lives for vulnerable people by providing both financial support
and technical assistance.
The Fund will make grants to not-for-profit
organizations to help the grantee organizations build capacity, leadership
skills and experience that it can apply to developing new programs, funding
sources, members, and partnerships embodying the principles of the concept of
Tikkun Olam. Funds from The Fund shall not be used to support ongoing programs
of the grantee organizations.
All grants from The Fund will be made in
response to written proposals that are submitted to The Fund by eligible
organizations in conformity with Temple Rodef Shalom Fund for the Community’s
published guidelines, which are contained herein, and which are reviewed and
approved by the Fund Advisory Committee.
When The Fund makes a grant, it will also
appoint a Liaison Representative to the grantee organization. The Liaison
Representative will serve in this capacity without compensation. Additional
members of Temple Rodef Shalom may volunteer their time to assist the grantee.
Upon completion of the grant, the grantee
organization, together with the Liaison Representative, will submit a 1-2 page
report to the Temple Rodef Shalom Community Fund Advisory Committee describing
the grant’s impact.
If you would like to make a donation to help the TRS Fund for the
Community, please visit our
Donations page, where you can make an
easy, convenient donation to the TRS Fund for the Community. Just
click open the Fund box,and scroll down to the "Repairing our World"
section. Thank you!