It’s Another Record! $8.3 Million Raised for Community Through Jewish Federation Annual Campaign

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign has achieved a record $8.3 million, up approximately $300,000 from last year which was also a record.

As a result, Jewish Federation and our partner agencies will be able to better address issues such as affordability and accessibility. With living in Vancouver continuing to become more expensive, more community members are moving farther away, often beyond the reach of most Jewish institutions. At the same time, many of those who pay a premium to live more centrally are finding it difficult to afford to participate in Jewish programs.

“The high cost of living in Vancouver has made it difficult for many community members to connect with Jewish life, either because they cannot afford to live centrally or because they cannot afford to participate,” says Stephen Gaerber, Jewish Federation’s board chair.

The increased campaign result will also enable Jewish Federation and its partner agencies to continue to take a proactive approach to community security, and to strengthen ties between the people of our community and our partnership region of the Upper Galilee in Israel.

All of this is possible only because of our generous donors and volunteers. “We can make incredible changes in this world when we give from our hearts, and that’s just what our thousands of donors and hundreds of volunteer canvassers have done. I am truly moved by their incredible acts of chesed (kindness) and tzedakah (justice, charity),” says general chair of the campaign, Neil Pollock.

Thank you for your support – and todah rabbah!