Talk to a member of our team for just a few seconds, and you'll see right away how strongly we believe that culture and giving go hand-in-hand, each strengthening the other. The following story illustrates this concept, taking a look at a Jewish youth giving program that helps kids connect to both their heritage and their community.
"New Study Reveals Significant Impact of Youth Philanthropy Initiative on Jewish Identity, Leadership Development and Community Involvement" (From eJewish Philanthropy.com)
Young people who have participated in Rose Youth Foundation (RYF), a Denver-area Jewish youth philanthropy program that is among the first of its type in the country, feel a deepened sense of Jewish identity, believe that they can be changemakers and leaders, and continue to expand their involvement in Jewish life.
These findings, among others, are revealed in a just-released research report, Rose Youth Foundation: Ten Years of Impact, which is the first-ever long-term study of an established, Jewish youth philanthropy program.
The report, while focusing on Rose Youth Foundation and positive effects on Denver-area youth, has more far-reaching implications, as Jewish foundations, organizations and communities search for ways to engage younger generations, instill community connection and prepare leaders for the future.
“This report confirms observations we’ve made over the years – that Rose Youth Foundation provides young people with a powerful opportunity to connect Jewish values to the good they wish to do in our community today while building Jewish identity and a lasting commitment to community and service,” said Sarah Indyk, Jewish Life initiatives manager for Rose Community Foundation. “We hope other communities will consider the potential that Jewish youth philanthropy has to engage teens in Jewish life, transforming them and the community they serve"...
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