Levine JCC General Endowment Fund: Donations to this fund support the long-term financial strength of the Levine JCC. As with many non-profit organizations, the LJCC relies upon an annual draw of its spendable allowance to sustain the operating expenses of the organization. The Levine JCC utilizes this fund to ensure for continued investment in our annual operations.
Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center General Endowment Fund: Donations to this fund support the long-term financial strength of the Levine JCC. Sandra and Leon Levine established this fund to ensure that the Levine JCC would be able to sustain its programs, services, classes, and facilities for generations to come. Please join them in investing in the Levine JCC to ensure that it is able to continue to deliver programs that build community for current and future generations of Charlotteans.
Judy and Stanley August Family Endowment Fund for Innovation: Judy and Stan August believe that any thriving organization has at its foundation innovative programs and services. They established this fund to ensure that the Staff of the Levine JCC are able to ideate and implement programs and services that will meet the ever changing needs of the members of the Levine JCC. At the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Levine JCC, this unrestricted fund provides for investment in new programs that are innovative, encouraging Staff to develop programs that are ahead of the curve.
Alene and Sam Strause Family Endowment Fund: Sammy Strause’s life revolved around four things: love of his family, Judaism, giving back to the Jewish community, and golf. Sammy believed in taking care of the members of his community and his daily actions reflected this belief. Time and time again, he ensured that Jewish community members in need had those needs met. This fund was established by Lisa Strause Levinson, Sammy and Alene’s daughter, to ensure that their legacy as passionate advocates for senior programming would be sustained for generations to come, thus ensuring that our community members age with dignity while actively engaged. Proceeds from the tournament will help to build the Alene and Sam Strause Family Endowment for the Levine JCC, which benefits the LJCC Oasis program for generations to come.
Laurie Prager Dennis Endowment Fund: Laurie Prager Dennis ז״ל, had a special connection to Jacki’s Dance, an Adult Group Exercise Program. This fund was created in Laurie’s memory to provide financial support to members in need of Adult Group Exercise Programs. Working together with donors, we will build a community inclusive to all, please help us to ensure that no one will be turned away due to financial challenges.
Leon Levine Family Endowment for Camp Mindy: Camp Mindy is the flagship program of the Levine JCC and serves over 1,000 unique children every summer. The Camp Mindy day camp has grown over time to include robust offerings for preschool, school age, and teens through camp programs that emphasize Jewish identity and traditions. Through Jewish Life experiences, programs about our history and culture, this Jewish Camp ensures that these values and beliefs are truly L’dor v’ dor, from generation to generation. This fund supports the long-term financial strength of the Mindy Ellen Levine Day Camp, ensuring that Mindy’s legacy lives on through the lives of our community’s children.
Butterfly Project Endowment Fund: The Levine JCC Butterfly Project uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and cultivates empathy and social responsibility with support from this fund. Participants paint ceramic butterflies that are displayed as symbols of resilience and hope, to create 1.5 million butterflies around the world – one for each child who perished during the Holocaust and honors the survivors.
F.L.I.G.H.T. Endowment for Levine JCC: The Flur Leadership Internship: Goals & Heart in Theatre Endowment was established to cultivate talent from area high schools and develop them into future theatre professionals. The Endowment supports one Intern annually in a program to engage them in contributory roles in Theater at the J theatrical projects, a self-assessment, and a reflective practice curriculum.
Leigh Jacobson Endowment Fund: Established in memory of Leigh Jacobson ז״ל to support the Oasis Senior Enrichment Program’s Senior Adult fitness activities which assist in strengthening seniors’ physical and mental health. These wellness activities were especially meaningful to Leigh. Investment in this fund ensures her legacy of working to provide ongoing health and fitness of our Seniors will always be a part of our program offerings.
Spil Endowment for the Levine JCC: Established in memory of Paul Spil ז״ל, provides funding to Youth Sports Programs at the Levine JCC, including youth sports leagues, sports classes, and Maccabi Games. Paul was a special Son, Brother, Father, and Friend. He loved sports and played basketball for Myers Park High School. His favorite sport was softball. Paul played at the JCC and traveling local teams. Paul was born in Havana Cuba in 1951 and came to the states with his parents and 2 brothers fleeing from Castro in 1960. His passing was way too soon at the age of 53 from cancer. He would be honored for his name to be associated with this fund and supporting youth at the JCC.
Bobby Rose Staff Development Endowment for the Levine JCC: Established in memory of Bobby Rose to provide funding for an Annual Fellowship for Professional Staff Development to a LJCC Staff Member(s). This fund will support ongoing staff development in honor of Bobby, a long time member, who appreciated the kind and welcoming staff at the LJCC.
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