How You Can Help

Whether for general support or earmarked for a specific purpose, private generosity continues to make a critical difference. Our donors directly impact the hundreds of people served by Jewish Senior Life each and every day. You can direct your contribution to the Foundation to a variety of funding opportunities. Some of our most popular include:

Annual Giving 
Make a gift to our annual giving campaign or join the Golden Alliance, a membership organization of dedicated annual donors.

Memorial Gifts and Honorariums
Make a contribution in memory of a loved one, send get well wishes or honor a special occasion.

Yahrzeit Observance and Kaddish 
You can permanently honor the memory of a loved one by purchasing a Yahrzeit plaque that will be placed in the Joseph E. Silverstein Memorial Court at the Jewish Home.

Endowments, Funds and Special Giving Opportunities Consider establishing a named special purpose fund or permanently endowing a program that will enrich the lives of seniors and help them age in place.

Leave a Legacy
You can forever touch the lives of seniors by including the Foundation in your will or estate plan and becoming a member of our Legacy Society.

Major and Planned Giving for a Lasting Impact
Your philanthropic interests can be matched with the needs of the organization to make a lasting impact on quality Jewish aging services for years to come.

Corporate Campaign
Our valued business partners are critical to the success of our Employee Appreciation Program and directly impact the quality of care received by all served through Jewish Senior Life. Learn how your company can make a difference.


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