“In response to the requests we have had to help the victims of the Boston bombing, we are working in sync with Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Greater Boston’s Jewish Federation, to provide people with a Jewish response to helping victims and their families recover from this traumatic event,” said Gail Weinberg, director of financial resource development for the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
Weinberg explained the CJP established the CJP Boston Relief Fund to serve as a central place where people can make donations in the aftermath of the horrific events that took place Monday, April 15, at the Boston Marathon’s finish line. She said 100 percent of collected funds will be donated directly to the One Fund Boston, Inc., created by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino, to help the victims of this tragedy and their families. The CJP Boston Relief Fund will ensure that the money reaches those who need it most.
“With commitment and hope for the future, the CJP Boston Relief Fund will ensure that the money reaches those who need it most,” said Barry Shrage, CJP president.
To make a donation, visit www.cjp.org/bostonrelief, or call CJP at 617-457-8500.
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s mission is to sustain and enhance Jewish life at home and around the world. In the past, Jewish Federations came together to raise $250,000 to help tornado victims in Joplin, Mo., and more than $1 million to help victims of the Japanese earthquake.
In addition to emergency campaigns to help victims of catastrophic events, Jewish Federation supports more than 75 programs and services that affect the lives of many in Kansas City. For more information about this and other projects, go to jewishkansascity.org.