activities · 35
what they do
direct service · 35
- Arts and Cultural Events Multi-Genre Live Performance HostingHosts arts and cultural programming such as art exhibits, musical performances, author presentations, and a monthly Israeli film series.
- Arts and Cultural Programming Multi-Genre Live Performance HostingOffers arts and cultural programming including art exhibits, musical performances, presentations with authors, artists, and musicians, and a monthly Israeli film series.
- BBYO Teen ProgrammingHosts weekly programming for BBYO teens at the East Valley JCC in Chandler.
- Childcare and Camp Scholarship Program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers scholarships to working parents for quality childcare, preschool, and camp programs for children from infancy through 6th grade, including summer and school-break camps.
- Community Engagement and Communications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionProduces a weekly newsletter to inform the community about events and programs at the East Valley JCC.
- Community Programs Jewish Learning & Media ProgramsOffers community programs including interfaith discussions, the Lone Soldier Project, and a Conversations with the Rabbi podcast.
- Culinary and Recipe Outreach Kosher Meal & Catering ServicesShares holiday-specific and general recipes through Chef Melinda McNeil, including for Passover, Yom Ha’atzmaut, Shavuot, Mother’s Day, and other occasions, available via the organization’s Food page.
- Early Childhood Education and Care Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates an Early Learning Center providing education and care for infants through kindergarten, including summer programs, parenting classes, and afterschool enrichment. This includes a dedicated kindergarten program.
- Early Childhood Education and CareOperates an Early Learning Center providing education and care for infants through kindergarten, including summer programs, parenting classes, and afterschool enrichment. It also offers scholarships for working parents to access quality childcare, preschool, and camp for children from infants to 6th grade.
- Early Learning Center and Kindergarten Program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates an Early Learning Center providing education and care for infants through kindergarten, including summer programs, parenting classes, and afterschool enrichment.
- Early Learning and Kindergarten Programs Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates an Early Learning Center providing education and care for infants through kindergarten, including a dedicated Kindergarten program, summer programs, parenting classes, and afterschool enrichment. Supports tuition for kindergarten and offers preschool scholarships.
- Emergency Financial Assistance Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families in need for rent, utilities, food, clothing, and healthcare.
- Emergency Financial Assistance Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, clothing, and healthcare to individuals and families in need.
- Emergency Financial and Basic Needs AssistanceProvides emergency financial aid for rent, utilities, food, clothing, and healthcare to individuals and families in need, along with access to groceries, prepared meals, and camp and childcare scholarships.
- Food Assistance Programs (JBox) Kosher Food Distribution for SeniorsDistributes groceries and prepared kosher meals to seniors and families experiencing food insecurity through the JBox program, including a kosher food pantry for pick-up and monthly kosher meal delivery in the East Valley.
- Fundraising for Community ProgramsConducts tax credit campaigns that have raised over $115,000 to support community programs.
- Holocaust Education Holocaust & Genocide Education ProgramsOperates a Center for Holocaust Education that provides presentations, guest speakers, exhibits, an annual Yom Hashoah program, a "Generations After" program for descendants of survivors, and the "Six Million Voices" immersive education initiative.
- Holocaust Education Holocaust & Genocide Education ProgramsOperates a Center for Holocaust Education that provides presentations, guest speakers, exhibits, an annual Yom Hashoah program, a "Generations After" program for descendants of survivors, and runs "Six Million Voices," an immersive Holocaust education initiative.
- Holocaust Education Initiatives Holocaust & Genocide Education ProgramsOperates a Center for Holocaust Education that provides presentations, guest speakers, exhibits, and an annual Yom Hashoah program, along with the Six Million Voices immersive education initiative.
- Holocaust Education and Commemoration Holocaust & Genocide Education ProgramsOperates the Center for Holocaust Education, which hosts an annual Yom Hashoah commemoration, guest speakers, exhibits, and the "Generations After" program for descendants of survivors. Also founded and runs "Six Million Voices," a global immersive Holocaust education initiative.
- JBox Food Pantry Kosher Food Distribution for SeniorsOperates the JBox Food Pantry, providing kosher groceries for pick-up at the East Valley JCC and delivering monthly kosher meals to individuals in need.
- JBox Food Support Programs Kosher Food Distribution for SeniorsRuns the JBox program, which includes a kosher food pantry for grocery pick-up and a meal delivery service providing monthly kosher meals to individuals in need. Meals are prepared in the East Valley JCC’s kosher kitchen under supervision and delivered by volunteers.
- Jewish Life and Cultural Programming Jewish Learning & Media ProgramsOffers Jewish life and learning programs including weekly Open Beit Midrash sessions, holiday celebrations, kosher cooking demonstrations, interfaith discussions, and the "Conversations with the Rabbi" podcast. Also hosts BBYO teen programming weekly.
- Jewish Life and Learning Programs Jewish Learning & Media ProgramsProvides Jewish life and learning programs, such as weekly Open Beit Midrash sessions, holiday programming, kosher cooking demonstrations, and the "Conversations with the Rabbi" podcast.
- Jewish Life and Learning Programs Jewish Learning & Media ProgramsProvides Jewish life and learning programs, such as weekly Open Beit Midrash sessions, holiday programming, kosher cooking demonstrations, interfaith discussions, and the Conversations with the Rabbi podcast.
- Kosher Bakery Operations Kosher Meal & Catering ServicesOperates "The Challah Factory" in its kosher kitchen, baking fresh challah and other baked goods weekly for online orders and Friday pickup, including 5 lb. challahs for celebrations.
- Kosher Food Distribution and Meal Delivery Kosher Food Distribution for SeniorsDistributes groceries and prepared meals to seniors and families experiencing food insecurity through the JBox program, including monthly kosher meals delivered to individuals in the East Valley. It also operates the JBox Food Pantry for kosher grocery pick-up.
- Kosher Meal Preparation for Children Kosher Meal & Catering ServicesProvides nut-free and kosher birthday cupcakes for children in its Early Learning Center and Camp Rimon, and prepares meals for children attending these programs.
- Kosher Meal and Baked Goods Production Kosher Meal & Catering ServicesOperates a kosher kitchen that prepares meals for the JBox delivery program, children in Early Learning Center and Camp Rimon, and weekly challah and baked goods through "The Challah Factory" for online orders and Friday pickup, including 5 lb. challahs for celebrations.
- Lone Soldier Project Military & Veteran Support PackagesOperates the Lone Soldier Project, which sent over 1,300 Hanukkah greetings and distributed 55 knitted hats.
- Lone Soldier Project Military & Veteran Support PackagesRuns the Lone Soldier Project, which includes sending Hanukkah greetings and knitted hats to lone soldiers—over 1,300 greetings and 55 hats distributed. Chaired by Dr. Michael Cohen.
- Lone Soldier Project Military & Veteran Support PackagesOperates the Lone Soldier Project, which sent over 1,300 Hanukkah greetings and distributed 55 knitted hats to lone soldiers.
- Scholarship Programs Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers scholarships for working parents to access quality childcare, preschool, and camp for children from infants to 6th grade.
- Teen Programming (BBYO)Hosts weekly programming for BBYO teens at the East Valley JCC in Chandler.
- Youth Camp Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOffers camp experiences, including school-break camps for childcare and programs where high school students assist counselors to gain leadership skills.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Adherence to Kosher Dietary Laws kosher_food_provisionThe organization ensures all food preparation and delivery, including meals and baked goods, strictly adheres to kosher dietary laws through continuous rabbinical supervision, providing culturally and religiously appropriate services to the Jewish community.
- Community Engagement through Communication and Culinary Programs community_engagement_through_communication,community_engagement_through_culinary_programsStrengthens community connection by using regular newsletters and seasonal culinary content to inform, engage, and celebrate Jewish traditions.
- Community Safety and Security EnhancementThe organization continuously evaluates and strengthens security measures, including access control systems, cameras, and personnel training, to ensure the safety and well-being of participants, staff, and volunteers.
- Comprehensive Security and Safety MeasuresThe organization continuously evaluates and strengthens security measures, including access control systems, security cameras, and trained personnel, to ensure the safety and well-being of participants, staff, and volunteers in emergency situations and daily operations.
- Early Childhood Education in Jewish Community Context early_childhood_educationProvides early childhood and kindergarten programming within a Jewish community center to foster education and cultural connection from an early age.
- Ensuring Kosher Dietary Adherence kosher_food_provisionThe organization ensures all food-related services, including meal preparation, delivery, and baked goods production, strictly adhere to Jewish dietary laws through continuous rabbinical supervision and kosher certification.
- Ensuring Kosher Dietary Adherence kosher_certificationThe organization prepares and delivers meals and baked goods that strictly adhere to Jewish dietary laws (Kosher), with rabbinical supervision to ensure compliance.
- Experiential and Cultural Education for Identity and Remembrance experiential education,cultural education,remembrance and cultural preservationEngages youth and the community in Holocaust remembrance, Hebrew culture, and Jewish identity through art, rededication of sacred objects, and interactive programming.
- Experiential and Cultural Jewish Education experiential_educationThe organization provides early childhood education and kindergarten programming within a Jewish community center context, and also connects individuals, particularly BBYO teens, with Jewish history and culture through experiential learning, such as art exhibits exploring Hebrew letters and Holocaust education, to foster understanding and preserve heritage.
- Holocaust Education and Remembrance through Experiential Learning experiential_educationThe organization employs dynamic, interactive, and experiential programs, including art exhibits and the rededication of desecrated Torahs, to teach about the Holocaust, promote acceptance and peace, and preserve cultural memory.
- Holocaust Education through Experiential and Interactive Programs experiential_educationThe organization employs dynamic, interactive, and experiential programs, including art-based connections, to educate current and future generations about Holocaust history, emphasizing acceptance and peace, and also engages in remembrance and cultural preservation through acts like rededicating desecrated Torahs.
- Kosher Food and Kitchen Operations under Rabbinical Supervision kosher food provision,kosher_certificationPrepares and delivers kosher meals and baked goods in compliance with Jewish dietary laws, verified through rabbinical supervision to maintain religious integrity.
- Leveraging Arizona State Tax Credits for Community Funding state_tax_credit_modelThe organization utilizes Arizona state tax credit mechanisms, specifically the Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) and Private School Tax Credit programs, to redirect taxpayer dollars to support its community assistance and educational programs. This allows donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state taxes, effectively funding programs without administrative fees deducted from the donations.
- Leveraging State Tax Credits for Community Funding state_tax_credit_modelThe organization utilizes Arizona's state tax credit mechanisms, specifically the Private School Tax Credit and Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) credit, to redirect taxpayer dollars towards its educational and community assistance programs. This allows donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit while funding local initiatives without administrative fees.
- Leveraging State Tax Credits for Community Funding state_tax_credit_modelThe organization utilizes Arizona's state tax credit mechanisms, specifically the Private School Tax Credit and Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) status, to redirect taxpayer dollars to support its community assistance programs and kindergarten tuition, ensuring 100% of these donations directly fund programs without administrative fees.
- Tax Credit Donation Model with Full Fund Utilization state_tax_credit_model,full_donation_utilizationLeverages Arizona’s state tax credit program through a designated Qualifying Charitable Organization to attract donations, ensuring 100% of contributions go directly to community programs with no administrative deductions.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Early Learning Center
Offers high-quality education and care for infants through kindergarten, including summer programs and parenting classes.
JBox Meal Delivery
Provides monthly kosher meals to individuals and families in need in the East Valley, delivered by volunteers.
Lone Soldier Project
Supports lone soldiers in the IDF through community engagement and outreach initiatives.
Six Million Voices
An immersive Holocaust education initiative aimed at teaching the importance of acceptance and peace.
relationships · 19
who they work with
- AZ Tax Credit Funds Partner — Partners with AZ Tax Credit Funds to administer and process its Private School Tax Credit Program.
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Recognizes EVJCC QCO as a Qualifying Charitable Organization for state tax credits.
- Association of Holocaust Organizations Network — Member of the Association of Holocaust Organizations
- BBYO Partner — Hosts weekly programming for BBYO teens.
- Center for Jewish Philanthropy Funder — Provides community grants to EAST VALLEY JEWISH
- Center for Jewish Philanthropy Partner — Recipient of their 2023 Belle Latchman Community Service Award
- EVJCC QCO Partner — Established as a separate Qualifying Charitable Organization recognized by the State of AZ for charitable tax credits.
- Greg Stanton Partner — Arizona U.S. Representative who hosted a reception to launch the Six Million Voices initiative.
- Phoenix Jewish News Partner — Honored Dr. Michael Cohen, chair of the East Valley JCC's Lone Soldier Project, in its inaugural 12 Over 60 feature.
- Rabbi Michael Beyo Partner — Provides kosher supervision for the EVJCC kitchen and Challah Factory.
- Six Million Voices Partner — Collaborates on Auschwitz virtual tour educational initiatives.
- St. Vincent de Paul Partner — Partners with the JBox Food Pantry to provide kosher groceries
- Store 1512 Partner — Local partner of EAST VALLEY JEWISH
- Store 3360 Partner — Local partner of EAST VALLEY JEWISH
- Store 6480 Partner — Local partner of EAST VALLEY JEWISH
- emergency personnel Partner — Maintains an ongoing working relationship with emergency personnel for security.
- federal agencies Government — In regular communication with federal agencies that monitor national and world events to advise on security procedures.
- local police Partner — Maintains an ongoing working relationship with local police for security.
- state agencies Government — In regular communication with state agencies that monitor national and world events to advise on security procedures.