Annual Report 2007 - Jerusalem Foundation

Community Projects 2007
The Jerusalem Foundation Annual Report 2007 COMMUNIYY
Hired a community worker to aid in the
implementation of the Wisconsin Plan to combat
unemployment, a brochure was produced and
distributed in both Hebrew and Arabic.
8 events for families in the afternoons, and 4-5
pluralistic Judaism events were held at the International
Cultural Center For Youth (ICCY) in the German
Colony.
200 members of the Gilo Food Cooperative took
turns running the mini-market so that the food would
be available to all members at cost.
A coordinator was chosen to help run a citywide
program for youth which will assist them in finding
employment, in developing websites, building
community action groups, volunteer activities, youth
groups and a university for youth as park of the
Lev Ha'ir Community Center.
1 salary was funded for a social worker who
works with the Arab "Handcart Children" of the
Jerusalem shuk to help underage children who
work in the shuk to support their families go back
to school.
The "New Spirit" student organization ran an
art school advertising campaign, an open house
of arts schools, cocktail art parties, ran movie nights
for students, clothing swaps, Nissan Nativ Theater
School performances, cooperation with dance
schools, and offered scholarships to students.
50,000 people attend, conferences and seminars
at The Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies (JIIS),
and over 20 books and reports are produced
annually.
3,250 people received assistance and 108 courses
were held at the Jerusalem Business Development
Corporation (JBDC – MATI).
The Zusman Community Center was built for
the growing neighborhood of Har Homa, where
over 40% of residents are children and youth.
The Kraft Stadium received funding for activities
and the purchase of new equipment.
The Mama Betty Park was built servicing the
residents of the Pat neighborhood.
Supported culture and Community activities
at the Liberty Bell Park.
Botanical Gardens – general support.
Leveling the Playing Field in Education
56 children ages 4–6 attended the Sam and Ruthie
Kindergarten for disadvantaged children.
300 students from 5 Haredi neighborhoods in
Jerusalem learn in the Mobile Computer Classroom.