Thank you to all of you in the community who have reached out to help in so many ways. We appreciate all of the support we have received and we know you want to be part of a solution. Many people have asked how they can help and some specifically have asked about making a financial contribution. The best way to support the J at this time is to make a donation to the Chai Society. This unrestricted fund allows us to use donations where they are most needed.
Contact Mechilia "Chile" Salazar, Chief Development Officer, for more information.
Chai is the Hebrew word for life. Contributing to the Chai Society, the JCC's Annual Fund, ensures that your contributions are directed to the areas of greatest need. Donations to the Chai Society support our mission-driven programs and help make our J accessible to all members of the community by offering camperships and financial assistance.
Giving levels for the Chai Society are:
TOGETHER WE BUILD COMMUNITY.
Your investment of money or time empowers us to meet the ever-changing needs of our center and helps provide quality, accessible programming and a safe, inclusive environment that inspires and supports meaningful connections throughout our community. There are several ways you can contribute:
A QCD allows IRA owners who are 70.5 years or older to direct distributions up to $100,000 per year to charity and avoid taxation - without the need for a tax deduction or itemized return. You can also satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution with a QCD gift. While there was a CARES Act reprieve in 2020, RMDs are back as of 2021.
Many people own securities that have significantly increased in value. There is a double tax benefit when you donate securities you've owned for more than one year - you avoid the capital gains tax that you would have owed if you sold them, and you may claim an income tax charitable deduction for the share price.
What better way is there to support the J than by adding more members to our community?
Become a member of our annual campaign and help us make lasting change in the Pioneer Valley.
See below for more information on our current funds.
Establishing a named endowment fund at the Springfield JCC helps strengthen our community into the future. Contributing to one of our endowed funds helps sustain our programming for years to come. Many donors establish endowment funds to honor the memory of a loved one. Others choose to establish an endowment during their lifetime so that they can see the results of their generosity. Interested in donating to one of our existing funds? When making a donation, please specify your choice.
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Dindas Family Fund |
Neal Webber Building Sustainability Fund |
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Edith and Sol Harmetz Fund |
Nettie and Samuel Throne Fund |
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Eli and Sadie Gurvitch Fund |
Newell Nissenbaum Fund |
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Frances and Norman Cohen Fund |
Norman Cooper Day Camp Fund |
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Gwen and Paul Berman Fund |
Paul Smith Memorial Fund |
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James O'Donnell Fund |
Posnick Fund |
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JCC Endowment Fund |
Preisick-Trietsch Fund |
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Jordan Szafran Fund |
Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro Social Justice Fund |
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Joseph and Ida Zippin Fund |
Ron and Ronnie Nadel Fund |
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Mal and Sally Schneider Fund |
Samuel Foner Fund |
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Marcia Rosen Fund |
Sivek Family Fund |
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Margie Epstein Smith Leadership Development Fund |
Skole Family Fund |
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Mark Kofman Fund |
Stuart Greene Fund |
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Max Tasgal Fund |
Vi Uretsky Camp Scholarship Fund |
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Morris Dane Fund |
We thank all of our planned giving and legacy donors for their foresight and generosity.
By naming the Springfield JCC as a beneficiary in your will or in an insurance policy, you will ensure a vibrant center for the next generation.
You could endow an annual gift and create a lasting legacy. Direct gifts can be designated to programs that excite and inspire you and your family.
Your donation - and the donations of others just like you - guarantees that our mission-driven programs and services are viable for our community today and for generations to come.
The Springfield JCC looks forward to customizing a sponsorship package to meet the needs of your company. We offer a unique range of benefits that can strengthen your corporate image and enhance your visibility to an active and targeted market. The sponsorship is one of the most impactful marketing opportunities available to you and it has philanthropic value. Customized packages can be created to help your company fulfill its marketing objectives.
How will your company benefit?
For over a century, the Springfield Jewish Community Center has enriched the community and promoted wellness through diverse programs guided by Jewish values.
It serves as a vital resource for families, children, and seniors, offering preschool, afterschool programs, camps, sports, and health-related activities.
The J also provides enriching experiences such as art classes, lectures, and film festivals, while being a safe and inclusive space for families with special needs members.
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