FEDERATION STORY OF THE MONTH
(Jewish Children’s Regional Service received an Allocation of $10,000 from our 2008 Campaign. Among other things provided by JCRS, there were 393 JCRS Camp aid recipients who attended 42 different Jewish overnight camps. 29 Children and youth from Tarrant County received some sort of financial aid from JCRS last year. JCRS was one of 45 Recipient Agencies of the Annual Campaign of the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County).

“To our Friends at JCRS,

First and foremost, let me say thank you for all the help all of you have extended my children. You are planting seeds, watering seedlings and young trees, nurturing our Jewish Youth with the love for our people, our heritage, and Israel. Both of my children came home last summer from camp full of excitement, joy, and touching stories of Jewish friends, Jewish events, and Jewish fun. In addition they were both soooo surprised and happy with the Hanukkah presents you sent this year. I am attaching Hanukkah photos. This is all thanks to you; you are making these incredible blessings happen in each child’s life.

My children’s father committed suicide a few years ago, and their wounds run deep. Our financial hardships are steep; I am continuously struggling and am not in good health. My children are innocent souls in dire need of your help. I beg you to continue with your support and mitzvoth. With your help, my children are learning to have trust in Hashem, to know who they are, and to have the strength to go on.

I thank you with all my heart and tears for your hard work, your continuous support, and incredible dedication to our Jewish children.

G-d bless you,

Mom”
(Mother of two children under the age of 12)