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Special Initiatives Fund<br />
Women’s Endowment Fund Grants, awarded every two years, support<br />
non-profit organizations that provide important social and educational<br />
programs for women and girls, locally and in Israel.<br />
2017-<strong>20<strong>18</strong></strong> Women’s Endowment Fund Grant Recipients<br />
Aluma for Social Involvement for Jewish Identity— Likratech: Giving at-risk teen<br />
girls tools and confidence to excel in their IDF service and chart their own course<br />
into adulthood.<br />
Nishmant Ethiopian Women (N.E.W.): Empowering marginalized Ethiopian-Israeli<br />
women with tools and skills to earn college degrees and compete in the Israeli<br />
job market.<br />
Jewish Family Service— Project DVORA: Providing education and counseling on<br />
domestic violence while remaining sensitive to cultural norms that may prevent<br />
women from seeking help.<br />
Washington State Jewish Historical Society: Curating a digital exhibit of 50<br />
extraordinary Jewish women’s stories in Washington State.<br />
“What makes the program so special is the personal<br />
guidance that these girls receive. That is what motivates<br />
them to serve and helps them focus on where they can<br />
contribute the most.”<br />
—Avivit Cohen, Guidance Counselor, Dolev High School for Girls<br />
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