Tallahassee Jewish Federation Teen Philanthropy Provides Grant to The Shelter

This year, 12 local high school students, who serve as the Tallahassee Jewish Federation (TJF) Teen Philanthropy Initiative’s Teen Board, awarded grants totaling $12,500 to six organizations that provide important services to individuals in need.

Locally, the Teen Board invited the Big Bend Homeless Coalition and The Shelter to apply for a grant. The teens visited leaders of both organizations to learn more about the important work they do and about the specific projects for which they sought support. Both the BBHC and The Shelter have been delighted to work with the Teen Board. Stephanie Beckingham, Assistant to the Director of the Big Bend Homeless Coalition, shared:

“I cannot tell you what an honor it is to stand beside organizations in Israel as we meet critical needs in our communities, in partnership with the Tallahassee Jewish Federation. The TJF Teen Board has provided financial support to those we serve for the last six years and has played some part in helping over 300 individuals as they move from homelessness to stable housing. We truly could not do this without them. On a more personal note, I have truly enjoyed watching the teens grow up over the years, and know many of them will become our future servant leaders.”

Jacob Reiter, Executive Director of The Shelter, congratulated the Teen Board for its work and thanked the Board for its generous support as well.

Read the full article on Tallahassee.com

This Tuesday, December 3rd, is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity campaign taking place the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This year, please consider donating to The Kearney Center. Your donations help us provide meaningful resources to community members living in poverty. Without the generous contributions of our community we would not be able to provide support and a safe-space to those experiencing homelessness. 

Donate
One client was in the shelter for 10 ½ months long. He came with no sense of direction, no income, criminal record and lack of motivation. The Case Manager and client filled out for a dozen of job applications until he finally landed a job at a fast-food chain. The Case Manager then showed the client how to make a daily budget so he could save some money for future housing. By the client's 6th month of being at the shelter he had saved some money and had the drive to want to obtain a second job. The Case manager and client begun his housing search; he was devastated because he was being denied to a lot of apartment complexes due to his criminal record, however, after 6 long months of worrying and disappointment, he finally landed a place.
Case Manager
Success Story