2018-19 Jewish Teen Foundation
Mission Statements
Central San Diego Cohort
The Jewish Teen Foundation aims to invest in organizations improving mental health welfare.
North County San Diego Cohort
The Jewish Teen Foundation aims to invest in organizations improving the welfare of domestic and wild animals.
The 2018-19 participants represented 7 high schools and 6 synagogues. They raised $28,800 to grant to the eight organizations below that best matched their mission statements.
Grantees
- Animal Rescuers without Borders
Grant Amount: $3,500
This nonprofit all breed rescue organization operates in Baja, Mexico and San Diego areas to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats and dogs. - Crossroads
Grant Amount: $3,500
Crossroads provides prevention and intervention programs for at-risk English speaking teens and young adults in Israel who are struggling with social, emotional, and/or educational difficulties. - Greyhound Adoption Center
Grant Amount: $3,500
Since 1987, the nonprofit Greyhound Adoption Center (Houndsavers) has rescued, rehabilitated and found loving homes for thousands of greyhounds. - Home Start
Grant Amount: $4,650
To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, Home Start addresses the conditions that can contribute to risky or abusive situations. Their vision is for every child to have a safe, stable, and nurturing home. - Jerusalem Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Grant Amount: $3,500
The JSPCA is Jerusalem’s largest animal shelter organization, housing up to 300 dogs and 100 cats at any given time. In addition, they have a vet clinic with emergency capabilities. - Jewish Family Service (JFS)
Grant Amount: $3,500
Founded in 1918, JFS is one of San Diego’s most impactful non-profit human services agencies – making a difference in the lives of more than 32,000 people every year. - Lions, Tigers & Bears
Grant Amount: $3,950
Established in 2002, Lions, Tigers & Bears is a No Kill, No Breed, No Contact animal rescue, sanctuary, and educational facility located in east San Diego County. - North County Lifeline
Grant Amount: $2,700
North County Lifeline’s mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services.